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AFX Trade on Arbitrum Loses $24 Million Due to Compromised Bridge Keys
AFX Trade, a decentralized exchange on Arbitrum, lost over $24 million after a hacker compromised validator signing keys, while its native bridge remained secure.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Whales Increase Holdings as Smaller Investors Liquidate
XRP whales have increased their holdings by 2.8% in five weeks, while smaller investors have liquidated, pushing the price above $1.16. This divergence signals bullish trends for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Payward and GTN Expand xStocks to Global Markets Beyond the U.S.
Payward and GTN are set to expand xStocks, allowing access to international equities beyond the U.S., including markets in Hong Kong, Europe, and South Korea.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton Identifies Agentic AI as the Key Use Case for Crypto
Franklin Templeton highlights agentic AI as a transformative force for cryptocurrency, emphasizing its reliance on blockchain technology for efficient transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
The Future of AI Investment: Crypto and Blockchain Take Center Stage
Sandy Kaul from Franklin Templeton and Jeremy Allaire of Circle propose that blockchain technology will be key for the next major AI investment as autonomous AI agents begin financial transactions.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain Rises to Top DEX: What's Behind the Hype
Robinhood Chain has rapidly ascended to the top of decentralized exchanges, driven by meme coins and speculative trading, but questions remain about its sustainability and true value.
Mercation Admin11 min - Crypto
SecondFi Shuts Down After $2.6 Million ADA Theft
SecondFi has announced its closure after a security breach led to the theft of 16.1 million ADA, valued at approximately $2.6 million.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Midnight Token Surges 19% After Wanchain Bridge Incident, Hoskinson Advocates for ZK Overhaul
The Midnight token has bounced back 19% following a significant hack, prompting Charles Hoskinson to call for a rethinking of crypto security measures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Telegram Launches Non-Custodial Gram Wallet
Telegram's Pavel Durov announces a non-custodial Gram wallet for over a billion users, promising zero-fee transactions this summer.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Quantum & After: Can You Profit from Quantum Technologies?
Explore the potential for profit in quantum technologies, the risks involved, and how they relate to the crypto industry in this insightful analysis.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Pavel Durov Plans Crypto Wallet for Telegram's Billion Users
Pavel Durov announced that Telegram will launch a non-custodial crypto wallet this summer, enabling zero-fee transactions for over a billion users.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Movement Labs Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Token Controversy
Movement Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following significant challenges, including a token scandal and a strategic shift in focus.
Mercation Admin4 min