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Zcash Plummets 38% Following Revelation of Serious Counterfeiting Flaw
Zcash's value dropped by 38% after a serious vulnerability was revealed, allowing potential counterfeiting without detection for over four years.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Face Critical Price Levels in Worst Week Since July 2024
The crypto market is facing its worst week since July 2024, with Bitcoin and Ether nearing critical support levels amid various pressures.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin: The Idea Hayek Never Asked For
This article explores the complex relationship between Bitcoin and the ideas of economists like Hayek and Friedman, revealing contradictions in its conception and function.
Mercation Admin9 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Conclude Record Outflow Period
Bitcoin and ether ETFs have ended their record outflow periods, with bitcoin ETFs gaining $3.05 million and ether ETFs $19.30 million, primarily due to BlackRock's ETHA.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Grayscale Calls Bitcoin Sale by Strategy a 'Stress Test'
Grayscale labels Strategy's recent Bitcoin sale as a 'stress test' for its financial model, raising concerns about its aggressive accumulation strategy.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Major US Banks to Launch Tokenized Deposit Network
Major US banks, including JPMorgan and Citigroup, are set to launch a tokenized deposit network by mid-2027, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Potential Outcomes if Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000
Bitcoin is nearing the critical $60,000 mark, a level that could trigger significant selling pressure according to analysts from Deribit.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Zcash Plummets 48% Following Discovery of Critical Network Vulnerability
Zcash's price fell 48% to $302.48 after a critical vulnerability was discovered, allowing for the creation of counterfeit coins.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin at Risk of Falling to $60,000 as Zcash Investors Abandon ZEC
Bitcoin is at risk of declining to $60,000 amid significant sell-offs, while Zcash sees investors exiting due to security vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to Nearly $62,000 Amid AI Trade Retreat, HYPE Declines 14%
Bitcoin has dropped to around $62,000 as the AI market cools, leading to significant declines in major cryptocurrencies like Ether and Solana.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Gray Market for Peptides Surpasses $100M, Driven by Bitcoin and Looksmaxxing Trend
The gray market for peptides has skyrocketed to over $100 million, driven by the looksmaxxing trend and cryptocurrency payments, particularly Bitcoin and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
'Dr. Doom'-backed Atlas Capital CEO warns of potential 70% drop in bitcoin before hitting $500,000
Reza Bundy, CEO of Atlas Capital, warns that bitcoin could fall 70% in the short term but maintains a long-term outlook of $150,000 to $500,000.
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