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Investors Shift Bitcoin to Exchanges After $89 Million Coldcard Hack
Following the $89 million Coldcard exploit, smaller bitcoin investors are moving their assets back to exchanges, a stark contrast to the behavior seen after the FTX collapse.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Cold-Wallet Attack Affects 4,500 Addresses, Losses Reach $89 Million
A recent surge in bitcoin cold-wallet attacks has impacted 4,500 addresses, resulting in losses of nearly $89 million, as reported by Galaxy Research.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Tokenized Stock Trading Jumps 288% in July, Fueled by QQQB Token
In July, tokenized stock trading experienced a remarkable 288% surge, primarily driven by the QQQB token on Binance, which constituted a significant share of the volume.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CZ Cautions Bitcoin Holders Following $70 Million Coldcard Breach
Binance's CZ warns Bitcoin holders about vulnerabilities in hardware wallets after a $70 million loss linked to Coldcard devices, advising diversification of holdings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bank of Italy Study Reveals Stablecoins May Not Cut Remittance Costs
A study by the Bank of Italy reveals that stablecoins may not provide cheaper remittance options compared to traditional methods, due to various fees.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases 14% from Peak Amid Revenue Declines
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has dropped 14% from its peak this year, reflecting tough economic conditions and shifts in mining operations.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
SEC Halts Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval Following CME Challenge
The SEC has paused Nasdaq's bitcoin options approval, following a challenge from CME Group which argues that bitcoin options should be regulated by the CFTC.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Inflows for the First Time Since April
In July, Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows of $172.4 million, breaking a two-month outflow trend, while Ethereum ETFs led the month with $365.2 million in inflows.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners' Struggles Continue for 287 Days
Bitcoin miners have faced a 287-day decline in hash rate, with mining difficulty dropping and mining stocks rising amidst Bitcoin's price fall.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
The Transformation of Perpetual Futures in Crypto Markets
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen discusses how perpetual futures are reshaping the crypto market by adopting structures from traditional finance, with significant implications for global capital markets.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
CZ Advocates for Wallet Diversification After Coldcard Breach
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, emphasizes wallet diversification after a $70 million exploit of Coldcard hardware wallets, highlighting security vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Tether's Excess Reserves Halved in Q2 2026
Tether's excess reserves fell to $4.11 billion in Q2 2026, while its user base surpassed 650 million amid significant market volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min