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Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx Announce Shutdown Plans
Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx have announced plans to cease operations, with Harmony proposing a transition to Ethereum and Router Protocol shutting down by September 30.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Stablecoin Growth Tied to Banking Infrastructure
Stablecoins are increasingly integrated into banking systems as companies recognize the need for robust banking infrastructure to scale operations effectively.
Mercation Admin5 min - Banking Policy
OpenReserve Gains Preliminary Approval for U.S. Bank Launch
OpenReserve has received preliminary approval to establish a national bank in the U.S., requiring $210 million in capital before launch.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Binance Signs Three Memorandums with Kazakh Authorities
Binance has signed three memorandums with Kazakh authorities focusing on stablecoin issuance, payment systems, and investor tax residency.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
SoFi Partners with Kraken to Integrate Banking Network and Stablecoin
SoFi has partnered with Kraken to integrate its banking network and stablecoin, SoFiUSD, enhancing liquidity and transaction capabilities for customers.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs and BofA Lead 21 Banks in New Dollar Stablecoin Initiative
A consortium of 21 banks, featuring Goldman Sachs and BofA, is set to launch a U.S. dollar stablecoin by mid-2027, expanding the competition in the market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Citi to Launch Stablecoin
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citi will collaborate on a stablecoin project, launching a US dollar-pegged token by 2027.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain's DEX Volume Surges to $1.6 Billion
Robinhood Chain's decentralized exchanges saw a significant uptick in trading volume, reaching $1.6 billion, while DeFi TVL and stablecoin market cap also increased.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
DeFi Development Corp Plans $20 Million IPO to Acquire Solana Tokens
DeFi Development Corp aims to raise $20 million via an IPO to enhance its Solana token holdings and support crypto investments.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Sberbank Projects $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Eyes Ethereum and USDT Loans
Sberbank anticipates Russian crypto trading could reach $46 billion in the first year of new regulations, planning to accept Ethereum and USDT as loan collateral.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid and Pump.fun Account for Nearly 90% of Token Buybacks
In 2026, cryptocurrency projects spent $638 million on token buybacks, with Hyperliquid and Pump.fun leading the way, according to Allium Labs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Zakura Accelerates Preparation Time for Private Zcash Transactions to 200 ms
Zakura has launched new libraries that significantly reduce the preparation time for private Zcash transactions, enhancing speed and efficiency.
Mercation Admin2 min