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Bhutan's GMC Activates Part of Its Bitcoin Treasury Following 10,000 BTC Commitment
Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan engages 3iQ to manage part of its bitcoin treasury, utilizing a market-neutral strategy to generate long-term returns.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Jim Cramer’s Concerns Over Quantum Computing Fail to Impact Bitcoin's Stability
Jim Cramer plans to sell his bitcoin due to quantum computing fears, but the crypto community remains optimistic as bitcoin holds steady around $64,000.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Boltz Halts Swaps Amid Surge of Automated Attacks
Boltz has indefinitely suspended swaps due to increased automated attacks, believed to involve AI, while ensuring user funds remain secure.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
New Self-Regulatory Organization for Crypto Exchanges in Russia
Russia is set to establish a self-regulatory organization for digital currency exchanges, with its inaugural congress scheduled for September 1 in Moscow.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Holders Can Borrow RLUSD on Ethereum via $280 Million Lending Pool
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD on Ethereum using wrapped XRP as collateral through a new $280 million lending pool.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
New Proposal Could Boost Daily SOL Burns on Solana from $47,000 to $650,000
A new Solana proposal aims to increase daily SOL burns significantly, from $47,000 to $650,000, by altering fees and disinflation rates.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $64,000 Amid BTC Sales and Coldcard Concerns
Bitcoin is on the verge of reaching $64,000, showing resilience despite BTC sales and ongoing Coldcard wallet issues.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Wallet from 2013 Transfers $31 Million Amid Security Concerns
A bitcoin wallet inactive since 2013 has moved $31 million amid a surge of dormant coin transactions following a recent security breach involving Coldcard wallets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
UCLA Researchers Use OnlyFans for Funding While Meme Coins Surge
UCLA researchers have turned to OnlyFans for funding their marmot study, leading to the rise of meme coins inspired by their initiative.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
FBI Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $1 Million in Cryptocurrency
An FBI agent has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $1 million in cryptocurrency linked to investigations, raising concerns about security within the agency.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ex-FBI Agent Accused of Embezzling Nearly $1 Million in Cryptocurrency
A former FBI agent has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency and sought investment advice from ChatGPT.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallets: Implications of the Coldcard Incident
Air-gapped wallets provide heightened security for cryptocurrency but are not foolproof, as illustrated by the Coldcard exploit resulting in over $114 million in losses.
Mercation Admin5 min