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Kraken Negotiates to Acquire 15% Stake in DeFi Platform Aave Valued at $385 Million
Kraken is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave, which is currently valued at $385 million, amid Aave's recovery from a recent exploit.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Uniswap and Spark Collaborate to Establish Stablecoin FX Market
Uniswap and Spark are collaborating to create a shared liquidity infrastructure for stablecoins, anticipating a substantial growth in the market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Faces Bearish Signals Despite Recent Rally
The recent rally in the crypto market, linked to a rebound in U.S. equities, faces challenges from bearish derivatives positioning and negative CVD, indicating a fragile recovery.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
MemeCore's M Token Plummets 80% Without Clear Reason
MemeCore's M token has experienced a drastic 74% drop in value, erasing nearly $3 billion in market cap without any clear explanation or announcement.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Predicts Aave Token Could Surge 50x by 2030
Standard Chartered predicts Aave's token could rise 50x to $3,500 by 2030, citing recovery from a liquidity crisis and growth in DeFi assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
21Shares: Bitcoin Remains in Four-Year Cycle Despite Recent Decline
21Shares has revised its stance on Bitcoin's four-year cycle, indicating it remains intact even as BTC dips below $60,000, while predicting changes in ETF investments.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Aave may reach $3,500 by 2030 due to DeFi growth, predicts StanChart
Geoff Kendrick from Standard Chartered forecasts Aave could surge to $3,500 by 2030, driven by a resurgence in DeFi and tokenized assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
US to Invest Up to $200 Million in Quantum Sensors for Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Defense is launching a $200 million program for quantum sensors and atomic clocks aimed at enhancing intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Litecoin Could Make Waves Ahead of Its Next Halving
Litecoin's upcoming halving in 2027 might lead to a price surge as historical trends suggest significant movements in the months prior.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Transactions Reach Two-Year Peak Amid Runes Protocol Surge
Bitcoin transactions have surged past 820,000 daily, reaching a two-year high, driven by heightened activity in the Rune protocol.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% and Restructures Governance
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its governance and cutting its budget by 40%, focusing on long-term capital management and enhancing network resilience.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Tanya Denisova, Former COO of Robinhood Crypto, Joins Agora as Operations Head
Tanya Denisova, previously COO of Robinhood Crypto, has joined Agora as head of operations to oversee the company's expanding AUSD stablecoin business.
Mercation Admin3 min