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Solana Reduces Slot Time to 350 ms
Solana has successfully reduced its average slot time from 400 ms to 350 ms, aiming to enhance transaction speeds and efficiency.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Surge to $79,000: Who's Behind It?
Bitcoin's recent surge past $79,500 raises questions about market dynamics and regulatory pressures.
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Coinkite Enhances Coldcard Security Following $130 Million Bitcoin Breach
Coinkite has released an updated firmware for Coldcard wallets following a significant security breach that led to over $130 million in Bitcoin theft.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Soars Past $79,000 Driven by Institutional Demand and Regulatory Developments
Bitcoin's price surged over $79,000 on Friday, driven by institutional buying, favorable macro conditions, and regulatory developments in Washington.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana Upgrades to Faster Transaction Times—Implications for SOL
Solana has upgraded its transaction processing speed, reducing slot time from 400ms to 350ms, potentially benefiting its native token SOL.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy Transitions from $13 Billion Bitcoin Loss to $1.4 Billion Profit Amid BTC Surge
Strategy has shifted from a $13 billion loss to a $1.4 billion profit on Bitcoin as BTC prices surge past $77,000, marking a significant turnaround.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Major Inflows, BlackRock Dominates
Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $606.29 million on August 20, with BlackRock's fund dominating at 83% of total inflows, marking a significant surge in interest.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Surges as Bearish Signal Fades, Leading the Crypto Market
XRP has surged 14.21% in 24 hours, closing above key moving averages for the first time since a bearish signal, leading the crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges as $1.2 Billion in Short Positions Liquidated
Bitcoin rose by 7.9% to $77,137, liquidating over $1.2 billion in short positions amid positive market sentiment and political backing.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CFTC Chair Proposes to Establish Crypto Regulations if Congress Fails
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announces plans to create crypto regulations if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act, as major cryptocurrencies surge.
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Analyst Links Bitcoin Surge to Short Squeeze
A recent Bitcoin rally to $75,000 is linked to a short squeeze on Binance, according to analyst BorisD, who warns of potential pullbacks without organic demand.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coinkite Releases Coldcard Update Following Wallet User Attack
Coinkite has launched security updates for Coldcard wallets, stressing the need for users to create new seed phrases due to previous vulnerabilities.
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