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Dispute Arises Over Russian Stablecoin A7A5's Trading Volume
The sanctioned Russian stablecoin A7A5 claims to process billions, but blockchain analysts argue its actual trading volume is significantly lower.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Zcash's Ironwood Upgrade Approaches as Developers Aim to Rebuild Trust After ZEC Decline
Developers of Zcash are nearing the testnet activation of the Ironwood upgrade, aiming to restore confidence after a significant decline in ZEC's value due to a vulnerability.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
'Every Time I Buy It, It Tanks': Dave Portnoy Reports Major Bitcoin Losses
Dave Portnoy reveals significant losses in Bitcoin trading, admitting he has never been more wrong about the cryptocurrency as its value continues to drop.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding Q-Day: The Quantum Challenge to Bitcoin
This article explores the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin, detailing the potential risks and necessary adaptations to secure the leading blockchain against future threats.
Mercation Admin8 min - News
Demand for AI Specialists in India Rises Amid IT Job Cuts
In June, AI-related job openings in India rose by 16%, while IT hiring fell by 3%, indicating a shift towards specialized roles amid broader job cuts.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Citizen Indicted in Israel for Alleged Espionage for Iran
A 21-year-old American has been indicted in Israel for espionage, marking the first case of its kind involving a U.S. citizen amid a broader crackdown on Iranian-linked spying.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Dispute Over Ownership of Dormant Bitcoin Addresses in the U.S.
A New York court case challenges claims over 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses, with John Doe 33 contesting the lawsuit and asserting ownership rights.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Zcash Developers Consider Postponing Ironwood Upgrade
The Zcash team is considering delaying the Ironwood upgrade due to readiness issues among exchanges and wallets, following a vulnerability discovery.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Nigel Farage Reported to UK Standards Authority for Alleged Crypto Lobbying
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny after being reported for allegedly lobbying the Bank of England on crypto policy to benefit his major donor, Christopher Harborne.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Steady Amid AI Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin and Ethereum remained stable on July 2 despite a selloff in AI chipmaker stocks, while macroeconomic factors influenced the crypto market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
HTX Research: Liquidity and Regulation Will Shape the Crypto Market in Q3
HTX Research's Q3 2026 report highlights that global liquidity and regulation will shape the crypto market, with Bitcoin acting as a proxy for liquidity.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Researchers Develop Neural Network for Gene Mapping
AIRI has launched GENATATOR, a neural network tool for gene mapping that outperforms traditional models in accuracy and can be applied to non-model organisms.
Mercation Admin1 min