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Software Stocks Diverge from Bitcoin: Implications for Crypto
Software stocks are diverging from Bitcoin as the IGV ETF reaches a one-year high. This shift raises questions about the future relationship between crypto and tech equities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Luke Dashjr Dismissed as Bitcoin BIP Editor Following BIP-110 Controversy
Luke Dashjr has been removed as a Bitcoin BIP editor following controversy over BIP-110, and he plans to take a sabbatical from his role at Ocean.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Nvidia's $500 Billion AI Initiative Outpaces Crypto Computing
Nvidia is collaborating with six major Wall Street firms to redefine AI compute as a bankable infrastructure asset, potentially mobilizing over $500 billion.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
UK Lawmakers Demand Answers from Banks on Crypto Banking Services
UK lawmakers are pressing banks for explanations on their banking services for cryptocurrency firms due to ongoing challenges faced by these businesses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase Launches Derivatives Trading for UK Investors with Up to 50x Leverage
Coinbase is introducing derivatives trading in the UK for professional investors, offering over 170 contracts with leverage up to 50x.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BIP-110 Fork Trails Main Bitcoin Network by Over 300 Blocks
The BIP-110 fork has lagged behind Bitcoin's main network by over 300 blocks and faces a lengthy process to adjust its mining difficulty.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BTCPay Announces Up to 3 BTC Reward for Recovery of Stolen Coins
BTCPay Server has announced a reward of up to 3 BTC for information leading to the recovery of stolen assets due to a software vulnerability.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Buterin Identifies Quantum Security and AI as Ethereum Priorities
Vitalik Buterin has identified quantum security, privacy, and AI verification as new priorities for Ethereum's development roadmap.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
New Blockchain Initiative to Open $680 Billion Ship-Finance Market
ADI Chain and Shipfinex are teaming up to tokenize commercial ships, aiming to tap into the $680 billion ship-finance market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BTCPay Announces $190,000 Bounty Following Exploit of Bitcoin Payment Servers
BTCPay Server has announced a $190,000 bounty for information leading to the recovery of stolen bitcoin after a security breach last week.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BIP-110 Fork Lags 300 Blocks Behind Bitcoin, Fix Unlikely for Years
The BIP-110 Bitcoin fork is significantly behind the main network, lagging 300 blocks and facing a six-year wait for adjustments, raising concerns about its viability.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP and Ether Lead Declines in Crypto Market as Bitcoin Eyes $70,000
Bitcoin has struggled to maintain its position above $65,000, with XRP and Ether leading the decline as traders eye a potential move to $70,000.
Mercation Admin4 min