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Phantom Intensifies Focus on Perpetual Futures by Hiring Hyperliquid Developers
Phantom enhances its perpetual futures capabilities by hiring the creators of Ventuals, a project that recently shut down its OpenAI and Anthropic markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
How Tournament Leaders Trade: An Analysis of the Moonbot Terminal
Explore how the Moonbot terminal empowers traders with advanced tools for scalping and algorithmic strategies, enhancing their trading experience.
Mercation Admin10 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 - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches 2024 Lows as Options Traders Seek Downside Protection
Bitcoin and Ether are nearing critical support levels as traders seek downside protection amid market volatility, while some tokens like XLM and LIT show resilience.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Where is the Perpetual DEX Market Headed? Insights from AFX Team
The AFX team discusses the evolving landscape of perpetual DEXs, highlighting market trends, infrastructure advancements, and the role of AI in trading.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ripple Moves Closer to Implementing Lending Features on XRP Ledger
Ripple has announced the testing of a Lending Protocol on the XRP Ledger, which could allow institutions to lend and borrow digital assets directly on-chain.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
40% of Crypto's $16 Billion Hack Losses Linked to Private Keys, Not Smart Contracts
A significant portion of crypto's $16 billion in hack losses, approximately 40%, is linked to compromised private keys rather than issues with smart contracts or blockchain technology.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
White House Engages Law Enforcement to Discuss Crypto's Clarity Act
The White House plans to meet with law enforcement to address concerns regarding the Clarity Act, aimed at clarifying crypto regulations.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Chainalysis Introduces Standards for Blockchain Tracing
Chainalysis has proposed a new framework for blockchain tracing aimed at helping investigators link crypto addresses. The initiative seeks to standardize analytics practices in the industry.
Mercation Admin5 min