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Zcash Developers Consider Postponing Ironwood Upgrade
The Zcash team is considering delaying the Ironwood upgrade due to readiness issues among exchanges and wallets, following a vulnerability discovery.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Steady Amid AI Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin and Ethereum remained stable on July 2 despite a selloff in AI chipmaker stocks, while macroeconomic factors influenced the crypto market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
HTX Research: Liquidity and Regulation Will Shape the Crypto Market in Q3
HTX Research's Q3 2026 report highlights that global liquidity and regulation will shape the crypto market, with Bitcoin acting as a proxy for liquidity.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Trump Defends Family's Crypto Earnings Amid Controversy
Trump defended his family's substantial cryptocurrency earnings, claiming legality and ignorance of their extent, while critics allege he benefits from his political position amid regulatory developments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Attract $222M, Ending 10-Day Outflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $221.7 million, marking the end of a 10-day outflow streak, driven by a weak jobs report and Federal Reserve signals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate $16.7 Billion Amid ETF Outflows
Bitcoin whales have acquired $16.7 billion in bitcoin over two weeks, while U.S. ETFs faced record $4 billion outflows, highlighting a significant market divergence.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Options Markets Indicate Caution Among Bitcoin and Ether Traders
Despite signs of recovery in bitcoin and ether, traders remain cautious, as indicated by options market trends showing continued demand for protective measures.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Strengthens as U.S. Rate-Hike Concerns Diminish
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of strength as weak U.S. jobs data reduces the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike, boosting investor sentiment and altcoin performance.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Investor Focus Shifts as Bitcoin Recovers, Memory and Semiconductor Stocks Decline
As memory and semiconductor stocks tied to AI lose traction, bitcoin shows signs of recovery, suggesting a possible shift in investor sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Irish Authorities Seize Another 500 BTC in Clifton Collins Case
Irish authorities have seized an additional 500 BTC linked to Clifton Collins, marking a significant recovery in a case involving lost access keys to multiple wallets.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Criticizes Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Decision
JPMorgan analysts criticize Strategy's Bitcoin sales mechanism, citing increased market risk and volatility, while emphasizing the need for stronger cash reserves.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
More Bitcoin Held at a Loss Than Profit for the First Time
For the first time in the current cycle, more Bitcoin is being held at a loss than at a profit, signaling a significant market correction.
Mercation Admin1 min