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Exchanges Are Just an Option Now: What Non-Custodial Wallets Can Do in 2026
In 2026, non-custodial wallets are evolving to handle more trading tasks, while centralized exchanges are becoming specialized tools.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin’s anti-spam initiative receives a 'DOG Mode' response
Leonidas introduces DOG Mode, a new Bitcoin client that bypasses BIP 110, aiming to ease transaction restrictions without requiring miner approval.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Introduces Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*Trade
Morgan Stanley has launched trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*TRADE, allowing users to manage crypto alongside traditional investments.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform for Financial Institutions
Visa has launched its Stablecoin Platform for banks and fintechs, allowing for the issuance and management of stablecoins within its payment network.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Struggles as Bitcoin Pauses: An Overview
XRP is struggling to gain momentum as Bitcoin and Ethereum surge, with a key legislative vote delayed and bearish indicators emerging.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Stripe's Ambitious $53 Billion Bid for PayPal: Aiming for Digital Payment Dominance
Stripe's $53 billion bid for PayPal highlights the strategic importance of digital payment infrastructure and stablecoin distribution.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Visa Supports Open USD with New Stablecoin Platform Amidst Competition
Visa has launched a stablecoin platform enabling banks and fintechs to handle digital dollars, intensifying competition in the market.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Visa Assigns Stablecoins a Role in AI Agent Micropayments
Visa and Artemis explore the distinct roles of cards and stablecoins in AI agent micropayments, highlighting challenges in trust and transaction costs.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Researchers Find Evidence of Manipulation in Bitcoin Contracts on Polymarket
Researchers from Stanford and Singapore Management University found evidence of manipulation in Bitcoin contracts on Polymarket, revealing significant profits for a small number of wallets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Jesse Pollak Steps Down from Base Leadership After Strategy Failure
Jesse Pollak has stepped down from leading Base after admitting his social-focused strategy failed, with Coinbase taking over future development.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Open USD Threatens Circle's USDC, According to CoinShares
CoinShares reports that Open USD could significantly impact Circle's USDC by redistributing reserve income to partners, potentially affecting their profit margins.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
EthSystems Emerges as For-Profit Entity from Ethereum's Privacy Initiative
EthSystems has launched as a new for-profit firm focused on creating privacy solutions for institutional use of Ethereum, spun out from the Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force.
Mercation Admin3 min