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SoFi Unveils SoFiUSD Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana
SoFi has launched SoFiUSD, the first stablecoin from a U.S. national bank, allowing users to transact directly within its banking app.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: The GENIUS Act's Impact on Bitcoin's Monetary Premium
The GENIUS Act has shifted Bitcoin's monetary premium by introducing stablecoin regulations, impacting its demand as a digital dollar alternative.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
Kraken Introduces Yield Earning on Bitcoin Through New Vaults
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vaults, enabling users to earn up to 2.5% APY on their Bitcoin holdings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Jefferies Projects Crypto IPOs Could Lead to $1 Trillion Market
Jefferies predicts a wave of crypto IPOs could create a $1 trillion market within five years as institutional investors shift focus towards blockchain integration.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Block Launches Cash App's Stablecoin Feature for 60 Million Users
Block has begun the phased rollout of its stablecoin payment feature on Cash App, currently available to 25% of users, with full access expected soon.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
DTCC to Connect Tokenized Assets to Stellar by 2027 in Blockchain Initiative
DTCC aims to integrate its tokenized securities platform with Stellar by 2027, enhancing Wall Street's blockchain efforts for traditional assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Major Crypto Exchanges Support Initiative for Token Disclosure Standards
Over 40 cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase and Kraken, have launched the Transparency Alliance to implement standardized token disclosures similar to stock market regulations.
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Crypto Exchanges Heighten Transfer Oversight Following HTX Sanctions
The UK has sanctioned HTX, prompting major crypto exchanges to heighten scrutiny on transactions involving the platform, which HTX disputes.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
DAOs, Turquoise Management, and Open Source: A Triad of Genius or a Dilemma of Outcasts?
Exploring the interconnectedness of DAOs, turquoise management, and Open Source, this article discusses their collective potential and challenges in the evolving landscape of decentralized organizations.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges by 9.8%
Internet Computer (ICP) has seen a significant increase of 9.8%, making it one of the top performers on the CoinDesk 20 Index, alongside Stellar (XLM) which rose by 1.7%.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense, enabling it to engage in digital asset activities, enhancing its blockchain payment infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CatFi Token Skyrockets 6,000% Following Arrests Linked to Rug Pull
The CatFi token's price surged nearly 6,000% following the arrest of its creators linked to a rug pull that cost investors $600,000.
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