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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.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Orca DEX on Solana Introduces Marketplace for Tokenized Real-World Assets
Orca, a decentralized exchange on Solana, has launched a marketplace for trading regulated tokenized real-world assets, starting with a gold-linked security.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
ETF Demand Drops as Bitcoin Selling Pressure Hits 'High-Risk' Level
Bitcoin ETF demand has fallen sharply, accumulating only 4,500 BTC in 2026, pushing selling pressure into a 'high-risk' zone according to Swissblock.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Kraken Introduces Bitcoin Vault to Enhance Yield Options for BTC Investors
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault, allowing users to earn BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while retaining exposure to bitcoin's price.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zhu Juntao, Ex-CEO of Hodlnaut, Faces Fraud Charges in Singapore
Zhu Juntao, the former CEO of Hodlnaut, has been charged with fraud in Singapore for allegedly misleading customers about the company's exposure to the TerraUSD collapse.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Base Launches AI Direct Access to On-Chain Operations
Base has launched Base MCP, enabling AI assistants to perform on-chain operations, enhancing user interaction with blockchain technology.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Traders Shift Focus from Bitcoin to USDT and USDC
Traders are once again gravitating towards the U.S. dollar over Bitcoin, with USDT and USDC stablecoins gaining dominance. This trend aligns with predictions of prolonged high interest rates by the Fed.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMine Increases Reserves to 5.39 Million ETH
BitMine has acquired 111,942 ETH, raising its reserves to 5.39 million ETH and estimating total crypto assets at $12.3 billion.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
$1.3 Billion of BlackRock's IBIT Shares Traded in Dark Pool
A $1.3 billion block of BlackRock’s IBIT shares was traded in a dark pool on Tuesday, marking a significant event amid ongoing outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
Mercation Admin3 min