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Coinbase’s Base Introduces AI Tool for Managing Crypto Wallets via ChatGPT
Coinbase’s Base has launched Base MCP, an AI tool that links users' crypto wallets to AI clients like ChatGPT for managing transactions and DeFi applications.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMine's Major Ethereum Acquisition Marks 2026 Goal Progress
BitMine Immersion Technologies made its largest Ethereum purchase of the year, acquiring over 112,000 ETH for around $237 million, advancing towards its goal of 5% of the token supply.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
New AMM Amendment May Bridge Major DeFi Gap for XRPL
A new proposal for the XRP Ledger's automated market maker seeks to introduce three new curve types, enhancing liquidity providers' options and addressing a significant gap in XRPL DeFi.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Kelp Fully Restores rsETH Token Collateral
The Kelp protocol has successfully restored the collateral for the rsETH token after a major hack, sending the final tranche of funds to the smart contract.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Firm Strategy Reduces Cash Reserves by 61% for Debt Buyback
Strategy significantly reduced its cash reserves by 61% to repurchase $1.5 billion in debt, while its Bitcoin holdings remain intact.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Fund Outflows Surge to $1.47 Billion
Cryptocurrency funds saw outflows of $1.47 billion from May 18 to 22, marking a significant decline for the second week in a row, according to CoinShares.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitmine Executes Its Largest ETH Acquisition This Year Amidst Tom Lee's Caution
Bitmine Immersion has made its largest ETH purchase this year, acquiring 111,942 ether for $237 million, aiming to leverage the recent price drop.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
OKX Launches Trading Tournament with $1 Million Prize Pool and Formula 1 Tickets
OKX has launched a trading tournament with a $1 million prize pool and Formula 1 tickets for top traders. Registration is open until June 28, 2026.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI and CRO Both Decline 1.1%
The CoinDesk 20 Index shows a decline, with SUI and CRO both dropping by 1.1%. NEAR and TAO are among the few assets showing positive performance.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Trader Turns $341 Investment in World Cup Meme Coin into 14,000% Profit
A trader turned a $341 investment in a World Cup meme coin into $157,600, achieving 14,000% gains amid the token's dramatic rise in value.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strive's Bitcoin Holdings Increase to 16,500 with Latest Acquisition
Strive has enhanced its bitcoin portfolio by acquiring 1,109 coins, bringing its total holdings to 16,500 BTC, making it the seventh-largest publicly traded bitcoin holder.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Demand Indicator Hits Lowest Point Since December as Spot Buying Declines
The demand gauge for Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest point since December 2025, indicating a significant weakness in spot buying as more coins enter the market than buyers can absorb.
Mercation Admin3 min