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Bitwise Invests in Hyperliquid as HYPE ETFs Gain Popularity
Bitwise is betting on Hyperliquid as interest in HYPE ETFs rises, indicating a positive shift in investor sentiment.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Model Set for Release Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Anthropic plans to release its Claude Mythos AI model in the coming weeks, despite cybersecurity concerns about its capabilities for identifying vulnerabilities and executing attacks.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Reduce Holdings as Activity Resembles 2022 Bear Market: Analysts
A CryptoQuant report reveals that large Bitcoin holders are reducing their holdings, a trend reminiscent of the 2022 bear market, with Bitcoin currently down 42% from its peak.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Global Implications of the Clarity Act
The Clarity Act could position the U.S. as a leader in global crypto regulations, but critics warn it may weaken anti-money laundering efforts worldwide.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid's SpaceX Contracts Experience 45% Flash Crash, Resulting in $1.5 Million Liquidation
A significant selloff of a SpaceX crypto token led to a 45% crash, liquidating $1.5 million and impacting many retail investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
UniCredit cautions Europe may face challenges managing crypto-bank crisis under MiCA regulations
UniCredit's Elena Carletti warns that Europe's limited crisis management tools could hinder its ability to handle financial shocks linked to crypto banks under MiCA regulations.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
DeFi's $20 Billion TVL Decline: A Market Resilience Test
Despite a $20 billion TVL drop, DeFi advocates, including Andrew Forson, argue that the sector is resilient and witnessing significant growth in stablecoin adoption.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Google Engineer Faces Charges for Alleged Insider Trading on Polymarket
A Google engineer faces serious charges for allegedly using confidential information to profit from trades on Polymarket, raising concerns about insider trading in prediction markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Sui Blockchain Faces Another Outage as Transaction Processing Stops
The Sui blockchain is facing its second outage of the year, disrupting transaction processing as the team works on a solution.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Maintains $40K Ethereum Price Forecast Amid DeFi Growth
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bullish stance on Ethereum, maintaining a price target of $40,000 by the end of the decade, citing the cryptocurrency's dominance in DeFi and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Traders Predict Increased Likelihood of Bitcoin Dropping Below $70K by May's End
Traders are increasingly betting on Bitcoin's price dropping below $70,000 by the end of May, though the odds remain modest at 26%.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Below $73,000 Amid U.S.-Iran Deal Speculation
Bitcoin remains under $73,000 amidst positive market reactions to a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, while inflation pressures continue to affect economic policies.
Mercation Admin3 min