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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 - Crypto
Bitcoin's BIP-110 Survives Despite Minimal Miner Backing
BIP-110, a controversial Bitcoin proposal, is set to move forward despite minimal miner support, highlighting tensions in Bitcoin's governance.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Volatility Declines, But Risk Persists
Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, yet the inherent risk remains unchanged as traders prepare for upcoming economic data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
AWS Researcher Identifies Potential Vulnerability in Post-Quantum Cryptography
AWS researcher Daniel Simon has unveiled a quantum algorithm that could pose challenges to post-quantum cryptography, though it does not directly attack existing standards.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MyTrade Founder Penalized $10K for Wash Trading 60 Cryptocurrencies
MyTrade's Liu Zhou has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to running a wash trading operation that manipulated volumes across 60 cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Below $65,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,700 as geopolitical tensions rise, while Brent crude oil prices surge past $83 a barrel following attacks in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ether.fi Moves Restaking from weETH to New Token weETHs
Ether.fi has moved its restaking feature from weETH to a new token, weETHs, to simplify staking options and manage risks more effectively.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Movement of 210,000 Bitcoin from Long-Term Holders Linked to Coldcard Incident
Recent data reveals that approximately 210,000 Bitcoin have shifted from long-term holder wallets, likely due to the Coldcard security incident, indicating a change in custody rather than typical selling.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto-PACs Spend Over $1.5 Million After Michigan Primary Loss
Fairshake-related PACs have disclosed spending over $1.5 million to support various candidates following a primary defeat in Michigan.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
MetaMask Expands Access to AI-Compatible Wallet
MetaMask has launched its Agent Wallet, enabling AI agents to perform on-chain transactions autonomously under user-defined rules.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Wintermute Secures SEC Approval for Trading Equities and ETFs
Wintermute, a crypto market maker, has received SEC approval to trade U.S. equities and ETFs, signaling a closer integration between crypto and traditional finance.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
weETH Token Divides Ethereum Staking Amid Rewards Discussion
Ether.fi has restructured its weETH token, separating standard staking from riskier restaking, amid debates over capping validator rewards.
Mercation Admin3 min