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Coinspect Warns of Threat to Thousands of Crypto Wallets
Coinspect has alerted users to a vulnerability affecting crypto wallets, leading to losses of at least $3 million due to weak seed phrase generation.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Vitalik Buterin reveals Ethereum's significant overhaul plans
Vitalik Buterin announces a major transformation for Ethereum, focusing on quantum resistance and privacy as part of a multi-year plan to overhaul the network's protocol.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hits $63,900 Before Pulling Back as New Week Starts
Bitcoin surged to $63,900 before declining as the week commenced, influenced by a weaker U.S. jobs report.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Stablecoin Transactions Hit Record $1.79 Trillion in June
June saw stablecoin transactions soar to a record $1.79 trillion, marking a significant increase from previous months and reflecting a shift in financial interests.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Considers Exchanging Bitcoin for Gold
Veteran trader Peter Brandt is considering selling some of his bitcoin to buy gold, forecasting significant gains for the precious metal against the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Gains 3% as $1.14 Breakout Becomes Support Test
XRP has increased by 3% after breaking out above the $1.14 level, now testing this as support amidst significant trading activity.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ether Drives Crypto Stability as Bitcoin Holds Above $63,000
Ether's 12% increase leads major cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin stabilizes above $63,000, despite a cautious market backdrop.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Status of the Clarity Act Amid Congressional Recess
The Clarity Act's future remains uncertain as Congress enters summer recess, with key players still hopeful for its passage before the midterms.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
New Password-Stealing Malware Disguised as Mac Clipboard App
Jamf Threat Labs has identified a fake Maccy clipboard manager app that installs a password-stealing malware called PamStealer, targeting macOS users.
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U.S. Wallets Engage in $571 Million of Political Trades on Polymarket Despite Ban
U.S.-linked wallets traded $571 million on Polymarket's political markets over the past year, despite a legal ban on American users, focusing heavily on foreign conflicts.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Surpasses $62,500 and MiCA for EU Crypto Business
Bitcoin rebounds above $62,500 as MiCA's transitional period ends in the EU, with significant developments in crypto regulations in Russia and the launch of Ethereum Institutional.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Banks Shift Focus to Stablecoin Integration
Financial institutions are now focusing on how to integrate stablecoins into their operations, signaling a shift in the dialogue surrounding their role in finance.
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