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Citadel Securities Allocates $400M to Crypto.com Valued at $20B
Citadel Securities has made a substantial $400 million investment in Crypto.com, elevating its valuation to $20 billion, marking a significant shift in the firm’s approach to the crypto landscape.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
HTX Trading Volume Exceeds $870 Billion in First Half of 2026
HTX reported a trading volume exceeding $870 billion in H1 2026, with significant user growth and multiple awards for its services.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
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
Ordinals Developer Launches Bitcoin Client as Alternative to BIP-110
Leonidas, co-founder of Runestone, has launched the DOG Mode Bitcoin client, which simplifies transactions without needing majority miner support, unlike BIP-110.
Mercation Admin1 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
Ledger Unveils Agent Stack Tools for AI Agents
Ledger has introduced the Agent Stack toolkit for AI agents to manage cryptocurrency wallets, enhancing transaction capabilities while ensuring security.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Base App Transferred to Cobie as Pollak Acknowledges Mistake
Jesse Pollak has handed over the Base App to Cobie, admitting his earlier views on content coins were incorrect, as the Base blockchain aims for broader financial integration.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Galaxy Launches DeFi Vaults Aimed at Institutional Stablecoin Yield
Galaxy Digital has rolled out Galaxy Curator, a new platform on Morpho that allows institutional investors to earn yield on idle stablecoins through Fireblocks.
Mercation Admin5 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
Summer.fi to Shut Down After $6 Million Hack
Summer.fi is shutting down operations after a $6 million hack, with the user interface remaining available until August 31.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding BIP-110 and Its Impact on the Bitcoin Community
BIP-110 is stirring significant debate in the Bitcoin community over its potential to limit non-financial data in transactions, raising concerns about censorship and network integrity.
Mercation Admin4 min