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SharpLink Warns of Threat to Ethereum's Key Advantage Over Bitcoin
SharpLink's CEO warns that EIP-8363 could diminish Ethereum's ability to generate income through staking, impacting its competitiveness against Bitcoin.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Expert Highlights Critical Vulnerability in Crypto Industry Following Coldcard Hack
The Coldcard hack has revealed critical vulnerabilities in the crypto sector, highlighting the risks associated with private key dependence, warns Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Nathan.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hackers Drain Lightning Nodes via BTCPay Vulnerability
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in BTCPay, draining Lightning Network nodes of funds, prompting urgent updates from developers.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Brazil's Central Bank Tightens Rules on Crypto Asset Withdrawals
Brazil's Central Bank has mandated a 24-hour hold on crypto transfers over $10,000 to foreign entities, effective January 2027.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
U.S. Senate Initiates Voting on Crypto Clarity Act, Setting Stage for September
The U.S. Senate has begun the voting process for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming for a vote in September amid unresolved issues.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bybit Files Lawsuit Against North Korea and Lazarus Group
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency, seeking asset recovery and damages.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Why Jim Cramer is Urgently Selling Bitcoin
Jim Cramer is selling Bitcoin amid concerns about quantum computing and a new crypto law in Russia that could reshape the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
CFTC Demands Removal of Gambling Odds from Prediction Markets
The CFTC has ordered prediction market platforms to remove gambling odds and avoid misleading practices, citing increased risk in sports betting.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
New Exploit Targets Bitcoin's Lightning Network, Compromising Payment Servers
A critical vulnerability in BTCPay Server has led to the theft of funds from Lightning nodes, prompting urgent updates to prevent further exploitation.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Trump Media Pulls Back from Cryptocurrency Initiatives
Trump Media & Technology Group has decided to halt its cryptocurrency initiatives, citing market conditions and a shift in business priorities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Key Cybersecurity Developments: $5.7M Crypto Theft and More
This week's cybersecurity highlights include a $5.7 million cryptocurrency theft, a new macOS info-stealer, and the arrest of a ransomware creator.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger Proposes New Features for $530 Million in Tokenized Assets
New amendments to the XRP Ledger aim to enhance privacy for over $530 million in tokenized assets, allowing institutions to encrypt balances while maintaining visibility for regulators.
Mercation Admin4 min