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Cybercriminals Exploit BNB Chain for Malware Distribution via Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybercriminals are exploiting BNB Chain contracts to spread malware via fake CAPTCHA prompts, posing significant risks to corporate networks.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Trading Volume of Perpetual Futures on CEX Hits 2023 Lows
In July, trading volumes for perpetual futures on CEX dropped to a 2023 low of $4 trillion, with Binance leading the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces AI-Controlled Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has unveiled its new Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously trade crypto under user-defined parameters.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
MyTrade Founder Penalized $10K for Wash Trading 60 Cryptocurrencies
MyTrade's Liu Zhou has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to running a wash trading operation that manipulated volumes across 60 cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ether.fi Moves Restaking from weETH to New Token weETHs
Ether.fi has moved its restaking feature from weETH to a new token, weETHs, to simplify staking options and manage risks more effectively.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
MetaMask Expands Access to AI-Compatible Wallet
MetaMask has launched its Agent Wallet, enabling AI agents to perform on-chain transactions autonomously under user-defined rules.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
weETH Token Divides Ethereum Staking Amid Rewards Discussion
Ether.fi has restructured its weETH token, separating standard staking from riskier restaking, amid debates over capping validator rewards.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Major Losses as Clarity Act Vote Delayed Until September
XRP suffers significant losses as the Senate postpones the Clarity Act vote to September, while Bitcoin and ether show minor declines.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MetaMask Unveils AI-Driven Self-Custodial Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, an AI-driven self-custodial wallet for cryptocurrency trading, allowing users to set limits and security preferences for transactions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Circle Unveils Arc: A Dedicated Blockchain for Stablecoins
Circle has introduced Arc, a blockchain specifically designed for stablecoin applications, with a public mainnet launch scheduled for September 16, 2026.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Uniswap Joins the Launchpad Competition on Robinhood Chain
Uniswap has launched Pools.trade, a no-fee token launchpad on Robinhood Chain, intensifying competition in the decentralized trading space.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
CoinShares Analysts Report Growth in Real-World Assets Amid DeFi Decline
CoinShares and Token Terminal report a rise in real-world assets to $7.4 billion, despite a decline in DeFi deposits, highlighting a shift in financial utility.
Mercation Admin3 min