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Tokenized Asset Sector Grows by 40%
The tokenized asset market has grown by 40% this year, reaching $51 billion, with significant increases in token holders and trading activity.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitmine Acquires $92 Million in ETH, Tom Lee Sticks to 'Crypto Spring' Outlook
Bitmine has acquired $92 million in ether, as it nears its goal of owning 5% of the total ETH supply, with Chairman Tom Lee optimistic about the cryptocurrency's future.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bittensor to Become Decentralized in a Year and a Half
Bittensor's founder Jacob Steeves announced plans for the project to become fully decentralized in 18 months, emphasizing the need for rapid AI development.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Altcoin Prices Rise, But Derivatives Indicate Doubts About Longevity of Rally
Bitcoin and major altcoins have seen price increases, but analysts express caution as derivatives data suggests skepticism about the sustainability of the rally.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Validators Proposed to Redirect Up to 10% of Rewards to Ethereum Development
A new proposal suggests redirecting up to 10% of Ethereum staking rewards to fund ecosystem development, aiming to address underfunding issues.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Taiko Suspends Ethereum Layer-2 Network Following Exploit, Token Drops
Taiko has suspended its Ethereum layer-2 network after a bridge exploit resulted in a theft of approximately $1.7 million, causing its token to decline sharply.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Lowers Fee to 0.14% for ETH and SOL ETFs
Morgan Stanley has reduced the management fee for its Ethereum and Solana ETFs to 0.14%, undercutting competitors like Grayscale and Franklin Templeton.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
MSUSD Stablecoin Loses Dollar Peg
The MSUSD stablecoin from Main Street has lost its dollar peg, causing significant market turmoil and prompting the closure of the Altura fund.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hacker Compromises Taiko L2 Network
The Taiko Layer 2 network has reported a security breach affecting its blockchain state verification, leading to significant financial losses.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Validators May Allocate Up to 10% of Rewards for Ecosystem Projects
A new governance proposal suggests Ethereum validators could allocate up to 10% of their staking rewards to fund ecosystem initiatives, raising questions about coordination and decision-making.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Sees Quick Recovery After Brief Drop Below $1.14 Support
XRP momentarily dipped below $1.14 but quickly recovered, maintaining its trading range amid active buyer interest.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Weekly Summary: Bitcoin Volatility and Clarification of Cryptocurrency Status in Russia
Bitcoin experienced significant volatility this week, while Russia classified cryptocurrencies as theft objects, and the EU regulator reminded firms about MiCA regulations.
Mercation Admin4 min