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Revolut Introduces Euro-Pegged EURR Stablecoin
Revolut has begun the phased rollout of its EURR stablecoin, pegged to the euro, to select customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Retrial of Roman Storm in Tornado Cash Case Delayed to April 2027
Roman Storm's retrial related to Tornado Cash has been postponed to April 2027, following a court decision to adjourn proceedings.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Blockchain Association Advocates for Limited KYC on Stablecoins
The Blockchain Association urges regulators to limit stablecoin identity checks to direct issuer-customer relationships, warning against broader requirements.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Dozens of Counterfeit Firefox Wallet Extensions Linked to Malware
A security report reveals that 77 fake Firefox wallet extensions, some posing as sports apps, are linked to a crypto-theft campaign.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Grayscale Introduces Zcash ETF After Major Privacy Vulnerability
Grayscale has launched its Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca, following the resolution of a significant privacy vulnerability in the cryptocurrency's system.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase Launches Tokenized Stocks on Base Platform
Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks on its Base platform, allowing users outside the U.S. to trade fractional shares of major companies like Apple and Nvidia.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
U.S. Expands Secondary Sanctions Risk on Iran's Crypto Operations
The U.S. Treasury has expanded sanctions targeting Iran's cryptocurrency operations, linking them to the IRGC and sanction evasion.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
US Expands Sanctions to Include Iran's Crypto Sector
The U.S. Treasury has expanded its sanctions to include individuals operating in Iran's cryptocurrency sector, part of a broader economic campaign against the regime.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenized Treasury Fund via HashKey
Franklin Templeton has launched its tokenized money market fund, grBENJI, on HashKey Exchange, targeting professional investors only.
Mercation Admin2 min - Banking Policy
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Receives Conditional Bank Approval
World Liberty Financial, linked to the Trump family, has received conditional approval to launch a trust bank in the U.S., raising regulatory and ethical concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Pakistan Imposes September 5 Registration Deadline for Crypto Firms
Pakistan's crypto firms must register by September 5 or cease operations, as mandated by the new Virtual Assets Act 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Voting Underway on Governance Proposals in Solana Network
The Solana network has initiated voting on three key proposals regarding its governance, disinflation of SOL, and fee restructuring.
Mercation Admin1 min