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Coinbase Enables AI Agent Payments for Corporate Clients
Coinbase has launched a feature allowing corporate clients to accept payments directly from AI agents using the x402 protocol, enhancing the interaction between businesses and AI.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs CEO Supports Clarity Act Amid Banking Sector Pushback
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the CLARITY Act for its potential to provide regulatory stability for the crypto sector, despite opposition from other banking leaders.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMEX to Cease Operations on September 23, Stops New Registrations
BitMEX, a leading crypto derivatives platform, will close on September 23, 2026, halting new sign-ups and advising users to withdraw their funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Democrats and Banks Criticize CLARITY Act in U.S. Senate
The CLARITY Act, introduced by Senate Republicans, aims to regulate digital assets but faces criticism from Democrats and banking associations over its provisions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitMEX to Cease Operations by September 23, 2026
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives exchange, will cease operations on September 23, 2026, urging users to withdraw funds and close positions immediately.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Protocols Linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum Lose $35 Million in Series of Attacks
In a rapid 6-hour sequence, multiple cross-chain protocols, including Verus and B² Network, lost over $35 million due to exploited vulnerabilities, underscoring persistent security weaknesses.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
XRP Whales Increase Holdings as Smaller Investors Liquidate
XRP whales have increased their holdings by 2.8% in five weeks, while smaller investors have liquidated, pushing the price above $1.16. This divergence signals bullish trends for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Balance stablecoin plunges 99% following $1 million exploit
Balance Coin, an algorithmic stablecoin, suffered a catastrophic drop of over 99% due to a security exploit that allowed an attacker to manipulate its pricing system.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Telegram Launches Non-Custodial Gram Wallet
Telegram's Pavel Durov announces a non-custodial Gram wallet for over a billion users, promising zero-fee transactions this summer.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Pavel Durov Plans Crypto Wallet for Telegram's Billion Users
Pavel Durov announced that Telegram will launch a non-custodial crypto wallet this summer, enabling zero-fee transactions for over a billion users.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Augustus Secures $180 Million to Develop a Global Dollar Bank for Stablecoins
Augustus has raised $180 million to establish a Global Dollar Bank focused on stablecoin transactions, emphasizing its role in modern finance.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Augustus Secures $180 Million to Develop a Clearing Bank for the AI and Stablecoin Era
Augustus has successfully raised $180 million to enhance its infrastructure for dollar payments, aiming to create a clearing bank for stablecoin transactions.
Mercation Admin4 min