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The Impact of Perpetual Futures on Bitcoin and Ether Markets
Perpetual futures are shaping the landscape of bitcoin and ether markets, as evidenced by their recent influence on a major IPO.
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SEAL 911 Co-Founder Joins Ethereum Foundation Board
Pascal Caversaccio, co-founder of SEAL 911, has been appointed to the board of the Ethereum Foundation, enhancing its focus on privacy and security.
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ARK Invest Highlights Major Consolidation in the Crypto Market
ARK Invest reports that the crypto market is undergoing a significant consolidation phase, with revenue increasingly concentrated among a few protocols.
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$286 Million Liquidated in Crypto Derivatives as Bitcoin and Ether Fluctuate
A recent surge in price volatility surrounding the Federal Reserve's rate decision led to nearly $286 million in liquidations across Bitcoin and Ether positions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Analysts Diverge on Future Outlook Following Fed's Hawkish Hold
Bitcoin analysts are split on the implications of the Fed's hawkish hold, with some seeing immediate challenges while others anticipate future tests.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
$80 Million Flows Through New Ironwood Pool in Zcash Network
The Ironwood pool in Zcash has garnered $81 million in its first day, as the Orchard pool halts new deposits.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Crypto Markets Steady as Samsung Sees 250-Fold Profit Increase
Cryptocurrencies showed little change as semiconductor stocks stabilize, with Samsung reporting a 250-fold profit surge.
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AI Threatens Bitcoin's Quantum Plans by Weakening Key Algorithms
Anthropic's AI model has revealed a serious vulnerability in HAWK, a proposed digital signature scheme for Bitcoin, potentially impacting the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Senators Propose Stricter Measures on Trump’s Clarity Act Regarding Crypto
Bipartisan senators are working to enhance the Clarity Act's ethics provisions, aiming to secure enough votes for its passage amid looming deadlines.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
AmericanFortress Proposes Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Wallet Solution
AmericanFortress has unveiled ZKPoSP, a new cryptographic system aimed at securing Bitcoin wallets against potential quantum attacks without changing existing addresses.
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MoonPay Introduces PayBox: A Crypto Wallet for AI Agents
MoonPay has launched PayBox, enabling AI agents in Claude and ChatGPT to conduct secure transactions autonomously while protecting user funds through advanced cryptography.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Experience Minor Declines Following Fed's Rate Decision
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw slight declines after the Fed maintained interest rates, with no new rate projections provided until September.
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