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Bitcoin Holders Face Risks of Losing Actual BTC Amid BIP-110 Fork
Bitcoin holders may risk losing their actual BTC if they sell coins from a potential BIP-110 fork. Developers advise caution as replay attacks may occur.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
BTCPay Server Alerts Users to Ongoing Exploits of Critical Vulnerability
BTCPay Server has alerted users about a critical vulnerability being actively exploited, urging immediate updates or server shutdowns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
U.S. Expands Cryptocurrency Sanctions Against Iran with New Measures
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on two Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, to curb Tehran's access to digital assets amid rising tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Uncertainty as Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote
XRP has dropped 2.05% to $1.02 as the Senate delays the Clarity Act vote until September, leaving its future uncertain amid ongoing market trends.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMEX Sale Fails Amid Concerns Over Founder Control and Business Decline
BitMEX's sale collapsed as potential buyers were deterred by founder control and a declining business, leading to the exchange's decision to cease operations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains in Death Cross Amid Jobs Report and Rate Hike Adjustments
Bitcoin is trading at $64,938, experiencing a slight rise despite a bearish outlook linked to recent job losses in the U.S. economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Long-Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Transfers Millions After 14 Years
A Bitcoin wallet inactive for over 14 years has transferred 49.97 BTC, now valued at $3.2 million, raising questions about its future use.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
OKX's Rafique Skeptical About Clarity Act's Passage, Sees Bitcoin Already Priced for Optimism
Haider Rafique from OKX expresses doubt about the Clarity Act's passage, suggesting that the optimism surrounding it is already reflected in bitcoin's price.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Polymarket Implements Changes to Combat Settlement Manipulation
Polymarket is shifting to time-weighted average prices to counteract manipulation in its cryptocurrency markets, responding to trader concerns and research findings.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Trading Volume of Perpetual Futures on CEX Hits 2023 Lows
In July, trading volumes for perpetual futures on CEX dropped to a 2023 low of $4 trillion, with Binance leading the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Russia Targets Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges Allegedly Tied to Ukraine
Russia's FSB has arrested over 20 individuals linked to unlicensed crypto exchanges, claiming they funneled money from scams to support Ukraine's military efforts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces AI-Controlled Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has unveiled its new Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously trade crypto under user-defined parameters.
Mercation Admin4 min