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Zcash Launches Ironwood Upgrade Following Counterfeiting Concerns
Zcash has launched the Ironwood upgrade to combat counterfeit risks and enhance privacy, following a critical vulnerability that shook investor confidence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
EthSystems Focuses on Privacy to Facilitate Bank Adoption of Public Blockchains
EthSystems, a new startup from the Ethereum Foundation, is focusing on privacy solutions to help banks transition to public blockchains.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zcash Activates Ironwood Update Following Critical Vulnerability
Zcash has implemented the Ironwood update to address a critical vulnerability found in the Orchard transaction pool, enhancing security and user experience.
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1inch Launches Aqua Protocol and Reward Program for Liquidity Providers
1inch has launched its Aqua protocol for DeFi liquidity, enabling providers to manage positions without transferring tokens. A reward program with 10 million 1INCH tokens is also introduced.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
1inch Launches Aqua, Its Shared Liquidity Layer for All Users
1inch has launched Aqua, a shared liquidity layer for DeFi, to all users on 13 EVM chains, enhancing liquidity management.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Stability Fails to Ignite Altcoin Market
Despite Bitcoin's recent stability, the altcoin market remains largely stagnant, with few coins exceeding their 50-day moving averages.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Lido Team Launches Major Protocol Upgrade Since V2
Lido has launched the Curated Module v2 upgrade, transitioning over 8 million ETH to new validators, enhancing protocol efficiency and governance.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Flash Crash Hits SK Hynix Perpetuals on Hyperliquid
SK Hynix perpetual futures faced a flash crash on Hyperliquid, dropping to $900 before quickly recovering above $1,000 amid broader market instability.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitmine Approaches 5% Control of Ethereum Supply with $11.8 Billion Assets
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.79 million ETH, nearing its goal of controlling 5% of the total supply, with assets totaling $11.8 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Lido Initiates Transfer of $16.5 Billion in Staked Ether to Reduce Validator Count
Lido initiates a major upgrade, moving $16.5 billion in staked ether to streamline operations and reduce the validator count by one-third.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitmine Expands Ether Holdings as Tom Lee Highlights Positive Market Trends
Bitmine has acquired nearly 10,000 ETH, increasing its holdings as Tom Lee indicates a bullish trend in the crypto market due to ether's strong performance against bitcoin.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coinbase CEO Critiques Shift from Blockchain to AI in Crypto Projects
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, criticized the trend of crypto projects shifting focus from blockchain to AI, emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrencies.
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