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Standard Chartered Completes Acquisition of Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has finalized its acquisition of Zodia Custody, enhancing its digital asset services.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Solana Launches Alpenglow, Major Upgrade Enhancing Transaction Speed
Solana has launched the Alpenglow upgrade, reducing transaction finality time from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds, enhancing blockchain efficiency.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
J.P. Morgan Projects 10% Annual Return for Bitcoin Amid High Volatility
J.P. Morgan projects a 10% annual return for Bitcoin over 10-15 years, but cites high volatility as a concern, leaving it out of main portfolio models.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Drift Exploit Wallet Transfers $61 Million in Ethereum to Tornado Cash
A wallet linked to the April Drift exploit transferred $61 million in Ethereum to Tornado Cash, with significant remaining funds still held by the exploiter.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Zcash Rallies 8.5% as Bitcoin Surpasses $83,000
Zcash surged 8.5% to $1,215.85, leading a crypto market rebound as Bitcoin reclaimed $83,000 amidst positive sentiment and inflows from traditional investors.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
FINMA Approves Switzerland's First Spot Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
FINMA has approved Switzerland's first spot Bitcoin ETF for retail investors, marking a significant step in the country's crypto landscape.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger Enhances Lending Protocol Ahead of Launch
XRP Ledger is fixing its lending protocol with a new amendment before its launch, aiming to ensure a reliable system for uncollateralized loans.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Hackers Successfully Boot iOS on Android Devices
Hackers have successfully booted Apple's iOS on Android devices, showcasing groundbreaking interoperability between the two operating systems.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Mastercard Introduces Fraud Prevention Tool for Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard has launched Stablecoin Security, a tool to detect fraud in stablecoin payments, enhancing transaction security for financial institutions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Above Key Support Amid Market Pressures
Bitcoin hovers around $82,000, facing inflation and market pressures as oil prices rise and interest rate concerns loom.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 36,818 BTC, Valued Over $3 Billion
Strive boosts its Bitcoin treasury to 36,818 BTC, aiming for the second-largest corporate holding by 2026.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Crypto Firms Form Quantum Alliance to Address Quantum Threats
A coalition of crypto firms has launched the Quantum Alliance to address vulnerabilities in blockchain security posed by quantum computing.
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