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Ethereum Launches New Nonprofit to Boost Institutional Adoption
Ethereum has launched a new nonprofit, Ethereum Institutional, aimed at accelerating its adoption among financial institutions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Morning Minute: New Stablecoin Launch Disrupts Market Leaders
The launch of Open USD, backed by over 140 companies, threatens existing stablecoin giants Circle and Tether, as CRCL stock tumbles in response.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
EU Revisits Crypto Regulation MiCA After July 1 Deadline
The EU is reassessing its crypto regulation MiCA as the July 1 deadline looms, addressing the evolving landscape influenced by stablecoins and tokenization.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Legislation with Licensing and Stablecoin Regulations
Taiwan has enacted a robust crypto law requiring licensing for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, imposing strict penalties for non-compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP and HYPE Funds Shine Amid Massive Outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
XRP and Hyperliquid's HYPE funds have gained traction despite significant outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, indicating potential market resilience.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Trump Earned Over $1.4 Billion from Crypto Projects
Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals he earned over $1.4 billion from crypto projects in 2025, surpassing his real estate income.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Open Standard Launches Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Open USD
Open Standard has unveiled Open USD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin for global payments, backed by major companies like Visa and Mastercard.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Circle's Stock Declines as Open USD Stablecoin Launches with Major Backers
Circle's stock fell nearly 16% after the launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin backed by over 140 firms including Coinbase and Visa.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Circle's Stock Drops 8% as Major Firms Launch Competing Stablecoin
Circle's shares dropped 8% after the launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin supported by major firms including Stripe and Coinbase, which allows partners to retain reserve income.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces Yield-Generating Money Account on Monad
MetaMask has unveiled its Money Account, a self-custody wallet feature that offers stablecoin yield, payments, and trading, enhancing user experience.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces Money Account for Stablecoin Yield and Spending
MetaMask has launched its Money Account, allowing users to earn yield on stablecoins while spending and trading from a single wallet.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
New York Life Enters Tokenization with On-Chain High-Yield Bond Fund via Centrifuge
New York Life Investment Management is launching its first tokenized high-yield bond fund in collaboration with Centrifuge, marking a significant move into blockchain finance.
Mercation Admin3 min