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Japan's Major Banks Prepare Joint Stablecoin
Japan's major banks are collaborating to create a joint stablecoin, with plans for commercial transactions by March 2027.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Solana Partners with World Series of Poker for Crypto Transactions
The Solana Foundation partners with the World Series of Poker to enable crypto entry fees and stablecoin payouts, enhancing the poker experience for players worldwide.
Mercation Admin2 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
Japan's Major Banks Aim to Launch Joint Stablecoin by March 2027
Japan's largest banks are collaborating to create a stablecoin, aiming for a launch by the end of the 2026 fiscal year, following new regulatory clarity.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Japan's Major Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch by March 2027
Japan's top three banks plan to jointly launch a stablecoin by March 2027, establishing a council to oversee its development.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Glassnode Sees Signs of XRP Holder Capitulation
Glassnode reports that XRP holders are increasingly selling at a loss, indicating market capitulation as the profit-to-loss ratio falls to 0.38.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid and Paradigm Propose Amendments to US Stablecoin Rule
Hyperliquid and Paradigm have submitted joint comments on the proposed US stablecoin rule, advocating for clearer requirements and reduced burdens on public blockchains and DeFi.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Declines 4.5% as Heavy Selling Breaches Another Support Level
XRP has fallen 4.5% as it breaks the $1.13 support level, raising concerns about further declines towards $1.00 amidst heavy selling pressure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase and Cardless Launch Credit Card Backed by Stablecoins
Coinbase and Cardless have unveiled a credit card that allows stablecoin holders to use their assets as collateral for credit, aimed at those unable to secure traditional credit cards.
Mercation Admin2 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