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- Crypto
Miden Introduces USDCx, a Privacy-Centric Stablecoin
Miden is launching USDCx, a privacy-focused stablecoin backed by USDC, allowing users to transact without exposing sensitive information.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Capital Movement: The Key to Market Stability
Jenna Wright from LMAX Group discusses how market breakdowns often stem from misallocated capital and highlights the importance of stablecoins and tokenization.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Solana Faces Transaction Finality Risk Due to Routing Issue
A routing error at Teraswitch nearly caused Solana to lose transaction finality as 29% of staked SOL went offline, with significant implications for validators.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kalshi Launches Real-Time Market Data via DoubleZero
Kalshi has partnered with DoubleZero to offer real-time market data, initially focusing on sports and crypto contracts, while waiving fees for the first year.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Solana's Network Faces Near Freeze Due to Routing Issue, Reports Marinade Finance
A routing error nearly caused a freeze of the Solana blockchain, impacting 29% of staked tokens, according to Marinade Finance.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Wintermute to Invest $1 Billion in AI Trading Infrastructure
Wintermute plans to invest $1 billion in AI and high-frequency trading infrastructure over five years as it aims to diversify beyond cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Anchorpoint, Backed by Standard Chartered, Unveils HKDAP Stablecoin
Anchorpoint Financial, led by Standard Chartered, has launched HKDAP, a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, with plans for broader retail access by late 2026.
Mercation Admin3 min - Banking Policy
A Call for Equal Access to America’s Payment System
Rachel Anderika of Anchorage Digital advocates for equal access to America's payment system for federally regulated banks, emphasizing the need for reform.
Mercation Admin6 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Rate Declines to 3.4%, Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $64,000
July's U.S. inflation rate fell to 3.4%, meeting expectations, while Bitcoin stabilized around $64,000 amid declining Treasury yields.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana Nears Transaction Finalization Halt Due to Outage
A routing failure at TeraSwitch nearly halted Solana's transaction finalization, impacting 28.83% of staked SOL before routing was restored after 33 minutes.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
CFTC Intervenes to Support Kalshi Amidst New York Legal Battle
The CFTC has invoked emergency powers to allow Kalshi to continue operations in New York amid a lawsuit from the state, as the company's revenue doubles.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14% Amid Ongoing Crypto Downturn
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce, reducing its team size amidst ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin2 min