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Hyperliquid's RWA Perpetuals Surge Impacting HYPE Revenue
Hyperliquid's surge in trading activity has led to a significant decline in its revenue supporting the HYPE token, despite record open interest in perpetual contracts.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Experts Warn of Risks from DAO Reserve Concentration in Tokens
A study shows that DAOs keep 70% of reserves in their own tokens, posing risks as token value drops can lead to severe financial repercussions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs See $853 Million in Inflows, Led by BlackRock's IBIT
Bitcoin ETFs saw a remarkable influx of $853 million last week, primarily driven by BlackRock's IBIT, signaling renewed institutional interest.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Sector Faces Major Shakeout as Over 100 Projects Collapse in 2026
In 2026, the crypto industry is facing a significant shakeout with over 100 projects collapsing, reflecting a shift towards sustainable business models amid a harsh market environment.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
xAI Launches Updated Image Generator in Grok
xAI has released Imagine Image 2.0, an advanced image generator with enhanced editing features and better text interpretation capabilities.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Amazon to Build Largest Gas Power Plant for AI in the U.S.
Amazon has announced plans to build a 7.65 GW gas power plant in Texas to support its data center campus, marking a significant investment in energy infrastructure.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
MARA Secures $600 Million in Loans Backed by 18,750 BTC
MARA has secured $600 million in loans backed by 18,750 BTC, with plans to use the funds for refinancing and purchasing a gas power plant.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
BitMart Founder Denies Allegations of Misappropriating User Funds
Sheldon Xia, founder of BitMart, has responded to user complaints, denying any wrongdoing regarding misappropriated funds as the exchange prepares to shut down.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Weak Jobs Report Lowers Fed Rate Hike Expectations
A disappointing jobs report led to a decrease in expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high on strong corporate earnings.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Network Splits Over BIP-110 Soft Fork
The Bitcoin network has split due to the BIP-110 soft fork, resulting in two competing branches and significant community reactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BIP-110 Bitcoin Fork Halts After Mining Two Blocks
The BIP-110 Bitcoin fork has stalled after mining just two blocks in eight hours, with minimal support leaving it struggling to confirm transactions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches Block 961,632 Amid BIP-110 Soft Fork Controversy
Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, initiating the BIP-110 mandatory signaling phase, but support from miners remains low.
Mercation Admin3 min