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Hackers Return $270 Million in Bitcoin After Liquid Network Breach
The hackers who stole Bitcoin from Liquid Network have returned $270 million worth of BTC after addressing security vulnerabilities, but nearly $47 million remains unreturned.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Transactions in the Middle East Expected to Exceed $350 Billion Amid Conflict
A report indicates that crypto transactions in the Middle East and North Africa are expected to surge to $350 billion by 2025-2026, driven by regional conflicts, particularly the situation in Iran.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Malone Lam Scheduled for Plea Hearing in $245 Million Bitcoin Theft Case
Malone Lam, accused of orchestrating a $245 million Bitcoin theft, will appear in court for a plea hearing following a series of fraudulent activities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Meme Coin with Airdrop for TRUMP Token Holders
Hunter Biden is launching a meme coin called LAPTOP on September 9, targeting wallets that lost money on Trump's TRUMP token.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Harmony Proposes Blockchain Shutdown Amid AI Threats
Harmony has proposed shutting down its blockchain, citing AI threats, and plans to migrate its ONE token to Ethereum for a new AI-focused initiative.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Chainlink Surges While Bitcoin Remains Stagnant
While Bitcoin remains below $80,000, Chainlink's native token has surged 6.8% following a significant partnership with Bottomline.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ethereum's New Proposal Could Allow Token-Based Gas Payments
A new Ethereum proposal seeks to allow users to pay transaction fees in tokens instead of ETH, streamlining the process and enhancing wallet functionalities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Ledger and Trezor Call for Standardized Vulnerability Disclosure
Ledger's CTO proposes standardizing vulnerability disclosure with support from Trezor and others, emphasizing security in the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Irish Gangs Storing Crypto Keys in Rented Safety Deposit Boxes
Irish gangs are now hiding cryptocurrency keys in rented safety deposit boxes, according to Michael Gabbins from the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Irish Criminal Gangs Utilize Vaults for Crypto Key Storage
Criminal gangs in Ireland are renting vaults to store cryptocurrency keys and other valuables, as revealed by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
DBS and Citi Complete First 24/7 Cross-Border Payment on SWIFT Blockchain
DBS and Citi have executed the first 24/7 cross-border payment using SWIFT's blockchain, enhancing transaction efficiency and liquidity management.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hacken Identifies Critical Risk in Management of $91 Billion USDT
Hacken has identified significant risks in the management of approximately $91 billion in USDT, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in the contract administration.
Mercation Admin1 min