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Bitcoin Holders Face Risks of Losing Actual BTC Amid BIP-110 Fork
Bitcoin holders may risk losing their actual BTC if they sell coins from a potential BIP-110 fork. Developers advise caution as replay attacks may occur.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Trump Media Steps Back from Crypto and Cancels CRO Token Deal
Trump Media has decided to withdraw from its cryptocurrency initiatives, including the termination of its CRO token treasury deal with Crypto.com, amid changing market conditions.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Media Drops Crypto Treasury and Prediction Market Plans
Trump Media has canceled its plans for a Crypto.com-backed treasury and prediction market, citing market conditions and shifting priorities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Exchanges Linked to Iran
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Shelbit Exchange and Aban Tether for allegedly laundering millions for Iran's military, amid ongoing efforts to disrupt Iran's financial operations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Justin Mateen Invests Nearly $2 Million in American Bitcoin Stock
Justin Mateen, director of American Bitcoin, invested nearly $2 million in ABTC stock, raising his total holdings to over 492,000 shares.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BTCPay Server Alerts Users to Ongoing Exploits of Critical Vulnerability
BTCPay Server has alerted users about a critical vulnerability being actively exploited, urging immediate updates or server shutdowns.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Flock Proposed Nationwide License Plate Scanning with Uber Drivers
Flock Safety proposed using 350,000 Uber and Lyft vehicles as mobile license plate readers, but claims the plan was never executed amid growing scrutiny.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
U.S. Expands Cryptocurrency Sanctions Against Iran with New Measures
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on two Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, to curb Tehran's access to digital assets amid rising tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Uncertainty as Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote
XRP has dropped 2.05% to $1.02 as the Senate delays the Clarity Act vote until September, leaving its future uncertain amid ongoing market trends.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMEX Sale Fails Amid Concerns Over Founder Control and Business Decline
BitMEX's sale collapsed as potential buyers were deterred by founder control and a declining business, leading to the exchange's decision to cease operations.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Cybercriminals Exploit BNB Chain for Malware Distribution via Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybercriminals are exploiting BNB Chain contracts to spread malware via fake CAPTCHA prompts, posing significant risks to corporate networks.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bybit Takes Legal Action Against North Korea and Lazarus Group Following $1.5 Billion Hack
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group, securing a preliminary injunction to freeze stolen assets linked to a $1.5 billion hack.
Mercation Admin3 min