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T. Rowe Price Introduces First Actively Managed Multi-Token Crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price has launched the first actively managed multi-token crypto ETF, TKNZ, providing diversified exposure to various cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto

XRP Struggles as Bitcoin Pauses: An Overview
XRP is struggling to gain momentum as Bitcoin and Ethereum surge, with a key legislative vote delayed and bearish indicators emerging.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto

Visa Supports Open USD with New Stablecoin Platform Amidst Competition
Visa has launched a stablecoin platform enabling banks and fintechs to handle digital dollars, intensifying competition in the market.
Mercation Admin4 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

From Address to Identity: How OSINT Uncovers Blockchain
This article explores how OSINT connects anonymous blockchain addresses to real identities, detailing the methods and tools used in investigations.
Mercation Admin6 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

Ether Surges Ahead of Bitcoin as ETF Investments Flow In, Primarily from BlackRock
Ether has outperformed Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies this week, driven by substantial ETF inflows and new demand from the Robinhood Chain.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto

Jesse Pollak of Coinbase Steps Down from Base App Leadership
Jesse Pollak from Coinbase is stepping back from leading the Base app, admitting his strategy for onchain social applications failed to boost crypto adoption.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Ostium Suffers $18 Million Loss in Oracle Exploit
Ostium lost around $18 million in an oracle exploit, draining a significant portion of its liquidity as attackers manipulated price feeds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

Crypto Long & Short: Is SOL a Superior Diversifier Compared to ETH?
Morgan Stanley's Denny Galindo suggests that Solana has historically outperformed Ether as a portfolio diversifier, despite its higher volatility.
Mercation Admin6 min