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Web3's Financial Freedom: A Luxury for the Affluent
Web3 may offer access to financial systems, but true inclusion depends on users' ability to navigate them safely, highlighting a need for better product design.
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XRP Struggles as Crypto Market Seeks Direction
XRP is underperforming in the cryptocurrency market, struggling amid uncertainties regarding the Clarity Act, which could impact its regulatory status.
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$8 Million Stolen from Coinsbuy in Multi-Blockchain Attack
A hacker has stolen over $8 million from the Coinsbuy exchange, affecting wallets on both Tron and Ethereum blockchains, but the platform has since replenished the funds.
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Grayscale Abandons ETF Plans for Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera
Grayscale Investments has withdrawn its ETF proposals for Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera, stating it will not proceed with these offerings.
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Standard Chartered Predicts LINK Price Surge to $200
Standard Chartered forecasts Chainlink (LINK) could reach $200 by 2030, citing its crucial role in tokenized assets.
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Jupiter's New Lend v2 Allows Dual Earnings on Solana
Jupiter's Lend v2 allows users to earn interest on deposits and share swap fees simultaneously, enhancing returns on the Solana network.
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Bitmine Acquires $14 Million in Ethereum as Cash Reserves Dwindle
Bitmine has acquired $14 million in Ethereum while its cash reserves have significantly declined to $104 million, down from $482 million a month ago.
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Bitmine Reduces ETH Purchases as Tom Lee's Firm Focuses on Stock Buybacks
Bitmine's recent ETH acquisition has significantly decreased as the firm reallocates funds to stock buybacks, with Chairman Tom Lee optimistic about crypto's future despite regulatory delays.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana Introduces First Strategy STRC Product via Solstice Finance
Solstice Finance has launched strcUSX on Solana, offering structured exposure to Strategy's preferred stock income and risk without tokenizing the shares.
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Details Emerge on $8 Million Coinsbuy Hack
Coinsbuy lost $8.07 million in a coordinated hack affecting TRON and Ethereum, with significant funds linked to disposable addresses and exchanges.
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Bitcoin ETFs Experience Highest Inflows Since May
Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest inflows since May, bringing in $854 million last week, while Ethereum ETFs also saw significant gains.
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MARA Reports $1.6 Billion from BTC Sales in First Half of 2023
MARA sold 23,093 BTC for $1.6 billion in the first half of 2023, experiencing a revenue drop and a significant net loss.
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