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Brazilian Farmers Utilize Tokenized Cattle for Farm Loans
Farmers in Brazil are tokenizing cattle to secure loans, marking a first in livestock collateral on the stock exchange, aided by AI technology.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy Commit $15M to Bitcoin Security
A coalition of major firms, including BlackRock and Coinbase, has formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million to enhance Bitcoin's security against quantum threats.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs CEO Supports Clarity Act Amid Banking Sector Pushback
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the CLARITY Act for its potential to provide regulatory stability for the crypto sector, despite opposition from other banking leaders.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BlackRock, Coinbase, and Others Commit $15 Million to Enhance Bitcoin Security Against Quantum Threats
Nine companies, including BlackRock and Coinbase, are investing $15 million to enhance Bitcoin's defenses against quantum computing threats over three years.
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Wall Street's Onchain Movement Could Spark Next Crypto Bull Market
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts that the next crypto bull market will emerge from the integration of traditional finance with onchain finance, rather than speculation.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Binance Captures 74% of ETF Perpetual Contracts Market
Binance's market share in ETF perpetual contracts soared to 74% in July 2026, with trading volumes reaching $116 billion in the first seven months of the year.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Grayscale Links Bitcoin Bottom to Fed Policy
Grayscale suggests Bitcoin may have hit its bottom if the Fed pauses rate hikes, while contrasting views predict a later low based on historical cycles.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Bulls Confront Unprecedented Challenges in 17-Year Journey
Bitcoin's market faces an unprecedented macroeconomic environment, with bond yields affecting its performance as BitMEX announces it will shut down operations.
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Surge in Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Results in $124M Losses in Six Months
In the first half of 2026, CertiK reported a sharp rise in 'wrench attacks', with losses totaling $124.1 million, marking a 12-fold increase from the previous year.
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Alphabet Reports Negative Free Cash Flow Amid AI Investments
Alphabet's second quarter saw a revenue increase to $119.8 billion but recorded a negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion due to heavy AI investments.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
AFX Trade on Arbitrum Loses $24M in Hack, Proposes Bounty to Attacker
AFX Trade, a decentralized exchange on Arbitrum, lost $24 million in a hack and has offered the attacker a 30% bounty to return the funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
You Will Become a Dataset
The article explores the evolving role of education in a rapidly changing job market, emphasizing the need for practical skills over traditional degrees.
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