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Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Amid Senate Delay on CLARITY Act
Bitcoin has risen above $65,000 despite Senate delays on the CLARITY Act, with overall market gains led by strong investor activity.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miner Chooses Not to Support BIP-110 Despite Pool's Backing
A bitcoin miner has opted not to support BIP-110 while using a mining pool that endorses it, highlighting low hashrate backing for the proposal.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Quantus Founder Warns of Undetected Quantum Hacks
Christopher Smith of Quantus warns that the first quantum attack on crypto might go unnoticed, complicating the detection of such breaches.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Ahead of Key US Inflation Report
Bitcoin has surpassed $65,000, gaining nearly 3% this week as traders await crucial U.S. inflation data, providing insights into future Federal Reserve actions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Underperforms Amidst Crypto Market Rally as ETFs Draw Investment
XRP has declined by 5% over the past week while major cryptocurrencies have gained, despite ongoing inflows into XRP-focused ETFs.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Fork from BIP-110 Fails to Gain Traction After Two Blocks
The BIP-110 Bitcoin fork quickly stalled after mining only two blocks, falling far behind the main network amidst ongoing debates about censorship and spam.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Delay of Clarity Act: A Potential Silver Lining for Crypto
The Senate's decision to delay a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has stirred frustration in the crypto industry, but it may offer a chance to resolve key issues.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Weekly Summary: Bitcoin Network Split and Bybit's Lawsuit Against North Korea
This week saw a Bitcoin network split due to BIP-110 and Bybit's lawsuit against North Korea over a $1.5 billion theft, alongside significant developments in the crypto space.
Mercation Admin9 min - Crypto
Experts Warn of Risks from DAO Reserve Concentration in Tokens
A study shows that DAOs keep 70% of reserves in their own tokens, posing risks as token value drops can lead to severe financial repercussions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid's RWA Perpetuals Surge Impacting HYPE Revenue
Hyperliquid's surge in trading activity has led to a significant decline in its revenue supporting the HYPE token, despite record open interest in perpetual contracts.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs See $853 Million in Inflows, Led by BlackRock's IBIT
Bitcoin ETFs saw a remarkable influx of $853 million last week, primarily driven by BlackRock's IBIT, signaling renewed institutional interest.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Sector Faces Major Shakeout as Over 100 Projects Collapse in 2026
In 2026, the crypto industry is facing a significant shakeout with over 100 projects collapsing, reflecting a shift towards sustainable business models amid a harsh market environment.
Mercation Admin9 min