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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.
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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
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.
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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 - Crypto
Bitcoin Network Splits Over BIP-110 Soft Fork
The Bitcoin network has split due to the BIP-110 soft fork, resulting in two competing branches and significant community reactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BIP-110 Bitcoin Fork Halts After Mining Two Blocks
The BIP-110 Bitcoin fork has stalled after mining just two blocks in eight hours, with minimal support leaving it struggling to confirm transactions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches Block 961,632 Amid BIP-110 Soft Fork Controversy
Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, initiating the BIP-110 mandatory signaling phase, but support from miners remains low.
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Surge in Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia Ahead of New Crypto Regulations
Hardware wallet sales in Russia have surged ahead of new crypto regulations, with M.Video and Wildberries reporting significant increases in demand.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Red Team Utilizes AI to Discover Major Vulnerabilities
A volunteer security team has discovered over a dozen vulnerabilities in Bitcoin repositories using AI, highlighting the technology's role in crypto security.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
OpenAI Halts Some Work on Astra Model
OpenAI has paused aspects of its Astra model development due to significant cybersecurity capabilities identified in preliminary tests.
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Blockchain Expert Warns of Bitcoin Loss Risk Due to BIP-110
Kevin Loaec cautions that selling coins from the BIP-110 soft fork may lead to actual bitcoin losses, as malicious actors could exploit the situation.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Robinhood's Crypto Chief Discusses Dual Approach of Robinhood Chain
Robinhood Chain has quickly gained traction, with nearly $800 million in value locked and over 200 million transactions, as it aims to attract new crypto users.
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