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Ondo Shifts Focus from Tokenized Assets to New Trading Network
Ondo Finance has shifted its strategy away from developing a traditional layer-1 blockchain towards a new trading network designed for institutional trading needs.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin's Consensus Rules Represent a Constitution
Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin's consensus rules should remain unchanged, framing attempts to modify them as attacks on economic rights.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Enhances Crypto Offerings with New ETPs for Ethereum and Solana
Morgan Stanley has launched new exchange-traded products for Ethereum and Solana, expanding its digital asset offerings and enabling staking rewards for investors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Price Declines as Senate Halts Clarity Act and Fed Decision Approaches
XRP's price has dropped nearly 8% as the Senate shelves the Clarity Act ahead of the Fed's upcoming rate decision, leading to a bearish technical outlook.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zcash Launches Ironwood Upgrade Following Counterfeiting Concerns
Zcash has launched the Ironwood upgrade to combat counterfeit risks and enhance privacy, following a critical vulnerability that shook investor confidence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Recent Rally: A Potential Bull Trap
Bitcoin's recent surge appears to be a bull trap, as it quickly fell after hitting $66,921. Major indicators suggest a bearish trend ahead.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Major Wall Street Firms Support the Clarity Act
Major Wall Street firms, including BlackRock and Fidelity, have publicly supported the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
EthSystems Focuses on Privacy to Facilitate Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains
EthSystems, a new startup from the Ethereum Foundation, is focusing on privacy solutions to help banks transition to public blockchains.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zcash Activates Ironwood Update Following Critical Vulnerability
Zcash has implemented the Ironwood update to address a critical vulnerability found in the Orchard transaction pool, enhancing security and user experience.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
1inch Launches Aqua Protocol and Reward Program for Liquidity Providers
1inch has launched its Aqua protocol for DeFi liquidity, enabling providers to manage positions without transferring tokens. A reward program with 10 million 1INCH tokens is also introduced.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Russia Introduces New Digital Depository Regulations as Crypto Framework Nears
The Bank of Russia has proposed new regulations requiring digital asset platforms to maintain liquid capital as it prepares for a digital assets framework launch this fall.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Zcash Launches $1.7 Billion Shielded Pool with Ironwood Upgrade
Zcash's Ironwood upgrade has sealed a $1.7 billion shielded pool while introducing new mechanisms to enhance security and privacy for users.
Mercation Admin4 min