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MEV Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Loses Over $7.5 Million
The MEV bot Jaredfromsubway.eth has lost over $7.5 million due to a hacking incident involving deceptive smart contracts.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Top 5 Publicly Traded Firms Holding Solana Treasuries
A look at the top five publicly traded companies holding significant Solana treasuries, with Forward Industries leading the pack.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Scientific Breakthroughs and Empty Pools: What Led Cardano to Crisis?
The Cardano ecosystem faces a crisis as funding issues and project closures lead to a significant drop in ADA token prices, raising concerns about its future.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Smart-Contract and DeFi Tokens Suffer Losses as Bitcoin Drops for Fourth Day
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies have faced declines for four consecutive days, with smart-contract and DeFi tokens leading the downturn amid market concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Outdated Contract on Aztec Network Hacked for $2 Million
A hacker exploited an outdated smart contract on the Aztec network, resulting in losses of approximately $2.15 million, as confirmed by Aztec Labs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Malta's Regulator Considers Integrating DeFi into MiCA Framework
Malta's financial authority is evaluating the potential inclusion of DeFi within the EU's MiCA regulations, with a focus on decentralization and governance.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Grayscale Sets Price Target for Undervalued AAVE
Grayscale analysts have labeled the AAVE token as undervalued, projecting a price target of $179 within a year, while it currently trades around $75.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Reality Check for Bitcoin Layer-2s Amid Bear Market
The shutdown of Botanix has raised concerns among Bitcoin developers about the market's demand for programmable BTC versus traditional lending and borrowing options.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Satori Finance, Backed by Coinbase, Will Shut Down Next Month
Satori Finance, a perpetual futures exchange backed by Coinbase, is shutting down due to financial difficulties caused by the ongoing crypto market downturn.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding Hyperliquid: A Leading Decentralized Exchange
Hyperliquid is a leading decentralized exchange focusing on perpetual futures, processing trillions in volume since 2023 and attracting institutional interest.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Crypto's Security Challenges Require More Than Just Audits
The cryptocurrency industry is facing ongoing security issues that traditional audits alone cannot resolve, prompting calls for a comprehensive update of security practices.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bittensor's New Proposal Could Transform Validators into Fund Managers
Bittensor's proposal, Root Reborn, aims to transform validators into active capital allocators similar to fund managers, enhancing yield distribution methods.
Mercation Admin4 min