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Details Emerge on Tether's Mining Project Closure in Uruguay
Tether's mining project in Uruguay faced closure due to a dispute over electricity supply with UTE, leading to significant operational challenges.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges by a Record $14,000 in One Week
Bitcoin's price surged by a record $14,264 in one week, closing at $77,387, with analysts predicting a new cycle for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Surpasses $79,000 Amid Ethereum Warnings
Bitcoin has surged past $79,000, while the Ethereum Foundation warned of potential wallet issues. Meanwhile, new U.S. regulations for crypto assets were introduced.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
BitMart Plans Partial Relaunch of Exchange Amid Restructuring
BitMart is exploring a potential restructuring plan to partially relaunch its exchange, amid ongoing operational challenges and user complaints.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Red Team Responds to AI-Driven Security Threats
The Bitcoin Red Team is addressing AI-driven security threats, focusing on vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem amid rising hacking capabilities.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Grayscale Submits Updated Zcash ETF Application
Grayscale has submitted a new application to convert its Zcash Trust into an ETF, potentially making it the first ZEC-tracking ETF in the U.S.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Solana Reduces Slot Time to 350 ms
Solana has successfully reduced its average slot time from 400 ms to 350 ms, aiming to enhance transaction speeds and efficiency.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Surge to $79,000: Who's Behind It?
Bitcoin's recent surge past $79,500 raises questions about market dynamics and regulatory pressures.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Coinkite Enhances Coldcard Security Following $130 Million Bitcoin Breach
Coinkite has released an updated firmware for Coldcard wallets following a significant security breach that led to over $130 million in Bitcoin theft.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Soars Past $79,000 Driven by Institutional Demand and Regulatory Developments
Bitcoin's price surged over $79,000 on Friday, driven by institutional buying, favorable macro conditions, and regulatory developments in Washington.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana Upgrades to Faster Transaction Times—Implications for SOL
Solana has upgraded its transaction processing speed, reducing slot time from 400ms to 350ms, potentially benefiting its native token SOL.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy Transitions from $13 Billion Bitcoin Loss to $1.4 Billion Profit Amid BTC Surge
Strategy has shifted from a $13 billion loss to a $1.4 billion profit on Bitcoin as BTC prices surge past $77,000, marking a significant turnaround.
Mercation Admin2 min