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CFTC Approval Boosts HYPE to New Heights
The CFTC's approval of Bitcoin perpetual contracts has sent HYPE soaring to a new all-time high, while major cryptocurrencies experience significant losses.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
$1.67 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds in a Week
Investment products based on digital assets experienced a significant outflow of $1.67 billion from May 25 to 29, marking a continued trend of withdrawal.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Gnosis Promises to Cover Losses After Gnosis Pay Exploit
Gnosis will reimburse users for losses incurred from the Gnosis Pay exploit, as confirmed by co-founder Martin Köppelmann.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coinbase Introduces Direct INR Deposit and Withdrawal Options
Coinbase has launched a direct deposit and withdrawal system for Indian rupees, enhancing trading options for local users and marking a significant step in its Indian operations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Understanding BChat: A Decentralized Messaging Solution for Privacy
BChat is a decentralized messaging app designed to prioritize user privacy without requiring phone numbers or collecting metadata.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
House Financial Services Committee Addresses Tokenization Issues
Rep. French Hill discusses tokenization and its significance for the House Financial Services Committee in a recent interview, highlighting bipartisan efforts on digital asset policies.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Trump's Immigration Executive Order May Impact Stablecoin Market
Trump's recent executive order may push undocumented immigrants away from traditional banking and into the crypto market, raising concerns about potential consequences.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Trace Mayer: The End of Bitcoin's Volatile Era is Beneficial
Trace Mayer argues that the reduction in Bitcoin's volatility signifies its economic maturity and is drawing in more significant investments.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
US Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Cryptocurrency
US authorities have seized around $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iranian entities as part of a crackdown on sanctions evasion.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
US Regulator Approves 24/7 Trading of Crypto Derivatives
The CFTC has approved 24/7 trading of crypto derivatives, highlighting risks for other asset classes and mandating compliance from platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Understanding AI Prompt Injection Attacks: A Growing Concern for Chatbots
Prompt injection attacks are a critical security issue for AI systems, tricking chatbots into executing harmful commands without user consent.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Grayscale: Hyperliquid is on Track to Become a Major Financial Player
Grayscale reports that Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform, is rapidly evolving into a broader financial services infrastructure, aiming to challenge traditional markets.
Mercation Admin4 min