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CoinDesk 20 Index Declines 1.4% as All Assets Suffer Losses
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell by 1.4% as all its assets experienced declines, with Bitcoin Cash and NEAR Protocol leading the losses.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Botanix Closes Down, Citing Lack of User Engagement
Botanix, a Bitcoin layer-2 network, is shutting down due to market indifference and low user engagement, raising concerns about the future of Bitcoin's development.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Faces Intense Capitulation with 8M BTC and Most ETH at Loss
The crypto market is seeing substantial losses, with over 8 million BTC and a significant portion of ETH supply at a loss amid bearish sentiment.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Zcash and Hyperliquid Tokens Experience Significant Declines as Traders Anticipate Bitcoin Drop
Zcash and Hyperliquid tokens have seen notable declines as traders brace for potential further drops in Bitcoin, which is trading below key moving averages.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Botanix Announces Gradual Shutdown of L2 Network
Botanix has announced the gradual shutdown of its Bitcoin L2 network, urging users to withdraw assets by July 9, 2026, due to weak demand.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Morpho Secures $175 Million to Advance DeFi on Wall Street
Morpho has raised $175 million to enhance its decentralized lending platform, reflecting strong demand for DeFi solutions despite recent sector challenges.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ethena Secures Investment from Janus Henderson, Aiming for USDe Distribution
Ethena has secured a strategic investment from Janus Henderson in its governance token ENA, aiming to expand the distribution of its USDe synthetic dollar.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Update: AAVE Declines 2.6% Amid Overall Market Drop
The CoinDesk 20 Index has seen a decline of 1.4%, with AAVE dropping 2.6% and Uniswap falling 2.9% as all assets trade lower.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Humanity Protocol Suffers $36M Loss After Key Compromise, Token Plummets 73%
Humanity Protocol's H token plummeted over 73% after a security breach led to the theft of more than $36 million due to compromised private keys.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Humanity Protocol Token Plummets Over 80% Following $32 Million Key Hack
The H token of Humanity Protocol saw a dramatic drop exceeding 80% after a private key hack that drained over $32 million, as attackers sell stolen assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Inside the Controversy of Crypto's Memecoin Craze
The launch of Pump.fun's new bounty system has raised ethical concerns as users engage in dangerous stunts for memecoins, blurring the lines between creativity and exploitation.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Understanding Zcash (ZEC): The Privacy Coin Utilizing Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that utilizes zk-SNARK technology for secure transactions, allowing users to choose between transparent and shielded options.
Mercation Admin8 min