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Wintermute Links Kalshi and Polymarket by Providing Liquidity
Wintermute is now providing liquidity to Polymarket and Kalshi, enhancing trading efficiency in the prediction market space.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Aave Proposes Unified Technical Standard for Asset Listings
Aave Labs has introduced a new Technical Asset Listing Framework to standardize asset listings for Aave V3, V4, and Aave Horizon, enhancing transparency and monitoring.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
OKX Ventures acquires $53 million stake in Coinone exchange
OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest $53 million for significant stakes in Coinone, enhancing their presence in the Korean crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Surges Past $1.30 Amid Volume Spike, Yet Bears Retain Dominance
XRP has bounced back above $1.30 after a surge in trading volume, but it still faces significant resistance and bearish sentiment in the broader market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Global Implications of the Clarity Act
The Clarity Act could position the U.S. as a leader in global crypto regulations, but critics warn it may weaken anti-money laundering efforts worldwide.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
DeFi's $20 Billion TVL Decline: A Market Resilience Test
Despite a $20 billion TVL drop, DeFi advocates, including Andrew Forson, argue that the sector is resilient and witnessing significant growth in stablecoin adoption.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Sui Blockchain Faces Another Outage as Transaction Processing Stops
The Sui blockchain is facing its second outage of the year, disrupting transaction processing as the team works on a solution.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Maintains $40K Ethereum Price Forecast Amid DeFi Growth
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bullish stance on Ethereum, maintaining a price target of $40,000 by the end of the decade, citing the cryptocurrency's dominance in DeFi and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Stellar (XLM) Surges 10.5% Amid General Decline in Crypto Assets
In a market downturn, Stellar (XLM) has managed to rise by 10.5%, standing out among falling assets like NEAR Protocol and Bitcoin Cash.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Grayscale Calls Hyperliquid a Breakthrough in DeFi
Grayscale Research highlights Hyperliquid as a significant growth story in DeFi, driven by its unique features and potential for major financial service evolution.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
VanEck's Tokenized Fund Launches on Euler as DeFi Attracts Wall Street
VanEck's new tokenized fund is now available on the Euler DeFi platform, enabling institutional investors to use tokenized U.S. Treasuries as collateral.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Falls 4% Below $1.30 as Significant Selling Breaches Key Support
XRP has dropped 4% below $1.30, signaling a significant shift in market sentiment as selling pressure increased and key support was breached.
Mercation Admin3 min