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LayerZero and a16z Unveil Post-Quantum Proof System for Blockchains
LayerZero and a16z have launched Lattice Jolt, a post-quantum proof system that enhances verification speed and security for blockchains.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Ethereum Proposal to Reduce Quantum-Safe Privacy Costs
Vitalik Buterin proposes EIP-8288 to significantly reduce costs for quantum-safe private transactions on Ethereum, aiming for over 99% savings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP Meme Coin Plummets 99% After Launch
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP meme coin experienced a drastic 99% drop shortly after its launch, mirroring patterns seen in other political meme coins.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Consensys Divides Into Two Distinct Entities as MetaMask Emerges
Consensys Software Inc. plans to restructure by rebranding to MetaMask and creating a new entity for its Ethereum and institutional operations by 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
MetaMask and ConsenSys to Operate as Independent Companies
ConsenSys Software Inc. will split into two companies by 2026, with MetaMask focusing on consumer products and a new ConsenSys handling institutional services.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CoinW Introduces Hunter Biden's Meme Coin and Launches $100,000 Tournament
CoinW has launched the LAPTOP meme coin tied to Hunter Biden, along with a $100,000 trading tournament where users can earn rewards based on volume and referrals.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Venice’s VVV Token Rises Sharply Following OpenAI Controversy
Venice's VVV token surged 40% amid a public dispute involving OpenAI, highlighting privacy concerns in AI and cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
First Tron-ETF with Staking Launches in the U.S.
The Canary Staked TRX ETF, the first of its kind in the U.S., will begin trading on September 9, allowing investors to benefit from TRX staking rewards.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Cronos Reverses Nearly Two Hours of Transactions Following $111 Million DeFi Hack
Cronos has rolled back nearly two hours of transactions to recover $111.2 million linked to a DeFi exploit on the Tectonic network, impacting both legitimate and fraudulent transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitmine Acquires $70 Million in Ethereum, Total Holdings Reach 5.93 Million ETH
Bitmine acquires 28,086 Ethereum tokens, increasing its holdings to 5.93 million ETH, valued at $70 million, as it approaches a 5% stake in the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Strategy Misses Bitcoin Purchase, BitMine Nears 5% ETH Target
Strategy refrained from trading bitcoin while BitMine approaches its ETH target.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Major Trading Activity in Crypto Markets This Week
This week's trading activity in the crypto market saw significant volume, marking the largest since the Trump era, alongside notable developments in Bitcoin and meme coins.
Mercation Admin4 min