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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 - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Launches Ether and Solana ETFs Following Bitcoin Fund Success
Morgan Stanley has launched ether and solana exchange-traded products, following the success of its bitcoin fund which amassed over $381 million.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Binance's Compliance Changes Hinder Crypto Crime Investigations, Report Finds
A recent report indicates that Binance's updated compliance measures are creating obstacles for international law enforcement in accessing user data for crypto crime investigations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ondo Finance Unveils New Execution Layer and Perpetual DEX
Ondo Finance has launched the Ondo Network, a new execution layer for financial markets, featuring the Ondo Perps perpetual futures platform.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy Shifts Focus to Cash and STRC, Avoids Bitcoin Purchase
Strategy has opted for cash and STRC purchases over Bitcoin, marking its longest buying pause in two years while raising $525 million.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Understanding Regulatory Risks in DeFi Frontends
DeFi frontends can introduce unique regulatory risks that differ from those associated with protocols. Understanding these risks is crucial for compliance and operational strategy.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
1inch Launches Aqua, Its Shared Liquidity Layer for All Users
1inch has launched Aqua, a shared liquidity layer for DeFi, to all users on 13 EVM chains, enhancing liquidity management.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Stability Fails to Ignite Altcoin Market
Despite Bitcoin's recent stability, the altcoin market remains largely stagnant, with few coins exceeding their 50-day moving averages.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fortitude Launches New Zcash Mining Facility in Nebraska Ahead of Public Listing
Fortitude has launched a 12-megawatt Zcash mining facility in Nebraska, aiming to reduce costs and expand its operations ahead of a public listing.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Declines as South Korean Stocks Plummet and Senate Delays Crypto Legislation
Bitcoin dropped 2% amid a significant decline in South Korean stocks and the U.S. Senate's postponement of the Crypto Clarity Act, highlighting market volatility.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Lido Team Launches Major Protocol Upgrade Since V2
Lido has launched the Curated Module v2 upgrade, transitioning over 8 million ETH to new validators, enhancing protocol efficiency and governance.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
1inch Launches Aqua Liquidity Protocol on 13 Chains
1inch has expanded its Aqua liquidity protocol to 13 Ethereum-compatible chains, allowing users to utilize a single wallet balance for multiple positions.
Mercation Admin3 min