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$80 Million Flows Through New Ironwood Pool in Zcash Network
The Ironwood pool in Zcash has garnered $81 million in its first day, as the Orchard pool halts new deposits.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Split Votes; Crypto Market Unaffected
The Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate, resulting in a notable split among committee members, while the cryptocurrency market remained stable and stock indices fell.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Markets Steady as Samsung Sees 250-Fold Profit Increase
Cryptocurrencies showed little change as semiconductor stocks stabilize, with Samsung reporting a 250-fold profit surge.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
AI Threatens Bitcoin's Quantum Plans by Weakening Key Algorithms
Anthropic's AI model has revealed a serious vulnerability in HAWK, a proposed digital signature scheme for Bitcoin, potentially impacting the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Senators Propose Stricter Measures on Trump’s Clarity Act Regarding Crypto
Bipartisan senators are working to enhance the Clarity Act's ethics provisions, aiming to secure enough votes for its passage amid looming deadlines.
Mercation Admin8 min - News
Microsoft Introduces OneDrive Photos App with Facial Recognition Features
Microsoft has launched the OneDrive Photos app for Windows 11, which features AI-powered search and facial grouping capabilities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Robinhood Achieves Record Revenue in Q2 Amid Mixed Crypto Performance
Robinhood achieved a record revenue of $1.31 billion in Q2 2026, driven by significant growth in prediction markets, despite a decline in crypto revenue.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Flock Cameras Under Fire Amid Rising Privacy Concerns
Flock Safety's automated license plate cameras face backlash as lawmakers consider legislation to cut federal funding for their use amid rising privacy concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min - Stocks
Robinhood Shares Drop 4% Despite Strong Earnings as Crypto Revenue Declines
Robinhood's stock fell 4% despite beating earnings estimates, as a significant decline in crypto trading revenue overshadowed strong performance in other areas.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
AmericanFortress Proposes Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Wallet Solution
AmericanFortress has unveiled ZKPoSP, a new cryptographic system aimed at securing Bitcoin wallets against potential quantum attacks without changing existing addresses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MoonPay Introduces PayBox: A Crypto Wallet for AI Agents
MoonPay has launched PayBox, enabling AI agents in Claude and ChatGPT to conduct secure transactions autonomously while protecting user funds through advanced cryptography.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Experience Minor Declines Following Fed's Rate Decision
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw slight declines after the Fed maintained interest rates, with no new rate projections provided until September.
Mercation Admin2 min