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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops by 5%
Bitcoin's mining difficulty has decreased by 5%, now at 127.17 T, following a previous drop and subsequent recovery earlier this year.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Remain Stable Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran
Bitcoin and ether remain largely unchanged despite U.S. airstrikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting a muted market response to geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bonzo Lend Loses $9 Million Due to Price Oracle Attack
Bonzo Lend lost around $9 million due to a price oracle attack, leading to the protocol's pause and ongoing investigations for asset recovery.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ripple's CEO Reveals Company Considered Shutdown Amid SEC Lawsuit
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company considered shutting down and distributing XRP to shareholders during the SEC lawsuit.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Miner Support for Bitcoin’s BIP 110 Fork Remains at Zero as Deadline Approaches
The BIP 110 proposal to limit non-financial data on Bitcoin faces a looming deadline with miner support at zero, raising concerns among critics about potential risks.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bonzo Lending Protocol Sees 77% Drop in Value After $9 Million Oracle Hack
Bonzo Lend lost $9.05 million due to an oracle exploit, resulting in a 77% drop in its total value locked on the Hedera network.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto IPOs Struggle as Investment Shifts to AI Amid Economic Concerns
The crypto IPO market is slowing as investors shift focus to AI and face economic uncertainties, according to Christian Lopez of Cohen & Company.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Exploring Robinhood Chain: An Ethereum Layer-2 Network for Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain designed for tokenized stocks and assets, integrating DeFi applications and enhancing transaction efficiency.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
UK Takes Significant Steps Toward Crypto Regulation
The UK is taking significant steps to establish a robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, signaling a serious commitment to its goal of becoming a global crypto hub.
Mercation Admin6 min - Macro
IMF Warns of Stablecoin Risks for Fixed Exchange Rate Countries
The IMF warns that dollar-pegged stablecoins could heighten risks for countries with fixed exchange rates, potentially accelerating currency crises.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Comparing Nano Banana 2 Lite and Nano Banana 2: When to Upgrade or Save
Google has unveiled Nano Banana 2 Lite, a cost-effective image generation tool that outperforms its predecessor in speed and price, while still offering competitive quality for many applications.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
Empery Digital Divests Half of Its Bitcoin Holdings
Empery Digital has sold 1,400 bitcoins for $87.1 million, reallocating funds to develop an AI data center, while holding onto 1,514 bitcoins.
Mercation Admin3 min