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BlackRock Introduces Tokenized Money Market Funds on Solana and Ethereum
BlackRock has launched a tokenized money market fund for stablecoin reserves, utilizing Solana, Ethereum, and Tempo for ownership records.
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XRP Holders Can Access Ripple's RLUSD on Ethereum Without Selling
XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum using Flare's FXRP as collateral, enhancing liquidity without selling their assets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Privacy Solutions Offer Vital Safeguards, Says Report
A new report highlights the crucial protective roles of crypto privacy tools, asserting that compliance and privacy can coexist without conflict.
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Individual Bitcoin Miner Strikes It Rich with $200K Reward
A solo Bitcoin miner has successfully mined block 960,804, earning a reward of approximately $200,000, marking the 317th solo block found through CKPool.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
American Bitcoin Surpasses 8,000 BTC Following Record Mining Quarter
American Bitcoin has increased its reserves to over 8,000 BTC after mining a record 932 Bitcoin in Q2, despite facing a challenging market environment.
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Coldcard Wallet Hack Does Not Trigger Mass Bitcoin Transfers to Exchanges
The Coldcard wallet hack has led to increased Bitcoin activity, but not significant transfers to exchanges, as holders move coins to new addresses.
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Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings and Stock Buyback Efforts
Bitmine has acquired an additional 10,399 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 5.8 million, while also repurchasing 4.5 million shares under a $4 billion buyback program.
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Matt Prusak Leaves American Bitcoin for Giga Energy
Matt Prusak is leaving his role at American Bitcoin to join Giga Energy, marking a notable shift from bitcoin mining to AI and energy infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Eric Trump's Mining Company Reports $57 Million Loss
American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, reported a $57.2 million loss in Q2, primarily due to a drop in Bitcoin prices, despite an increase in revenue.
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Report: Export Controls Become Integral to Quantum Race
Countries are using export controls on quantum technologies as part of industrial strategies, aiming to shape the future industry structure, according to IISS.
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U.S.-Japan Forex Intervention Sparks Yen Carry Trade Concerns for Bitcoin
The U.S. and Japan's coordinated forex intervention has sparked concerns about its impact on Bitcoin, with analysts suggesting U.S. dollar strength is a more significant risk.
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BitGo CEO Challenges AI to Steal 100 BTC
BitGo's CEO has put 100 BTC on a public address, inviting AI models to attempt to withdraw it, reacting to an Anthropic report on security lapses.
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