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Ripple Targets AI Payments with XRP and RLUSD Amid USDC Dominance
Ripple is introducing its XRPL AI Starter Kit for developers to enable AI agents to make payments using XRP and RLUSD, competing in a market still largely dominated by USDC.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Did Elon Musk Drain Money from the Crypto Market? The Truth About SpaceX's Record IPO
This article explores the implications of SpaceX's IPO on the crypto market, EU sanctions, and new tax regulations in Russia, alongside developments in AI and Zcash vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Leading Cryptographers Diverge on Bitcoin's Quantum Threat
A Coinbase advisory panel of top cryptographers advises Bitcoin to start preparing for quantum threats, while avoiding a decision on whether to freeze vulnerable coins linked to Satoshi Nakamoto.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $63,000 After a Challenging Week
Bitcoin has stabilized above $63,000 after a tumultuous week marked by a significant sale from Strategy and easing geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Challenges in Accessing SpaceX IPO Shares Highlight Tokenization Limitations
The SpaceX IPO highlighted the challenges of accessing actual shares behind tokenized offerings, as platforms like Binance Wallet and Bybit canceled pre-IPO offerings due to supply issues.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto Firms Seize Marketing Opportunity at Trump's UFC Event
Crypto companies are set to gain significant visibility at President Trump's UFC event, showcasing their brands during the high-profile occasion.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Analyst Claims Bitcoin Bottomed at $59,000, Signaling End of Crypto Winter
Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick has indicated that Bitcoin has reached a low of $59,000, suggesting the end of the recent crypto downturn.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Exchanges Withdraw Tokenized SpaceX Share Offers as SPCX Rises Post-IPO
Three crypto exchanges halted tokenized share offerings for SpaceX as SPCX shares surged over 26% post-IPO, refunding customers due to allocation issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
VanEck Highlights BNB's Practical Use in Competitive Crypto ETF Landscape
VanEck's new ETF for BNB highlights its real-world usage, positioning it as a viable investment compared to other blockchain projects still in development.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bloomberg Analyst: Most Bitcoin ETF Holders Remain Steadfast Amid Outflows
Despite significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs this year, a Bloomberg analyst suggests that most investors remain committed to their investments in the broader crypto ETF market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Debate Arises Over Kalshi’s Crypto Perpetuals: Futures or Swaps?
The launch of Kalshi's CFTC-regulated crypto perpetuals has sparked a debate on whether these contracts should be classified as futures or swaps, raising critical regulatory questions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
'Winter Is Over': Standard Chartered Sees Crypto Market Bottoming Out
Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered believes the crypto market has reached its lowest point, with Bitcoin recovering from a recent drop.
Mercation Admin2 min