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Miden Introduces USDCx, a Privacy-Centric Stablecoin
Miden is launching USDCx, a privacy-focused stablecoin backed by USDC, allowing users to transact without exposing sensitive information.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Two Bitcoin Shorts Exceeding $200 Million Opened on Hyperliquid
Traders on Hyperliquid have opened two significant Bitcoin short positions totaling over $200 million, utilizing high leverage.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Capital Movement: The Key to Market Stability
Jenna Wright from LMAX Group discusses how market breakdowns often stem from misallocated capital and highlights the importance of stablecoins and tokenization.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Solana Faces Transaction Finality Risk Due to Routing Issue
A routing error at Teraswitch nearly caused Solana to lose transaction finality as 29% of staked SOL went offline, with significant implications for validators.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana's Network Faces Near Freeze Due to Routing Issue, Reports Marinade Finance
A routing error nearly caused a freeze of the Solana blockchain, impacting 29% of staked tokens, according to Marinade Finance.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Anchorpoint, Backed by Standard Chartered, Unveils HKDAP Stablecoin
Anchorpoint Financial, led by Standard Chartered, has launched HKDAP, a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, with plans for broader retail access by late 2026.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana Nears Transaction Finalization Halt Due to Outage
A routing failure at TeraSwitch nearly halted Solana's transaction finalization, impacting 28.83% of staked SOL before routing was restored after 33 minutes.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14% Amid Ongoing Crypto Downturn
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce, reducing its team size amidst ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners' Transaction Fee Revenue Hits Ten-Year Low
Bitcoin miners are experiencing their lowest transaction fee revenue in a decade, with fees contributing only 0.69% to their earnings, according to Glassnode.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Russia to Limit Retail Crypto Trading to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT
Russia's Central Bank is limiting retail crypto trading to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT, imposing a purchase cap for non-qualified investors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Trading May Experience Volatility Following CPI Report as Futures Bets Surge
XRP trading is poised for potential volatility following the upcoming CPI report, with futures open interest reaching its highest since October.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Fidelity Introduces Staking to Its Ethereum ETF
Fidelity is set to add staking to its Ethereum ETF, allowing up to 100% of assets to be staked and distributing rewards to shareholders.
Mercation Admin1 min