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Zcash Surges 45% Following Ironwood Upgrade Proposal by Developers
Zcash has experienced a 45% surge following the introduction of the Ironwood upgrade proposal aimed at addressing a critical counterfeiting bug.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Stabilizes Above $1.10 After Hitting Four-Month Lows
XRP has stabilized above $1.10 after a sharp sell-off, showing signs of accumulation despite ongoing bearish market conditions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Arthur Hayes Warns of Wall Street Competition for Hyperliquid
Arthur Hayes warns that Hyperliquid's reliance on trading fees for token buybacks may lead to market share losses due to increased Wall Street competition.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Retests $60,000 and Bloomberg's Crypto Winter Forecast
Bitcoin retested the $60,000 mark, while Bloomberg forecasts a severe crypto winter. Vitalik Buterin proposed a new model for synthetic assets amid market turmoil.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bill Barhydt of Abra Highlights Tokenization as Wall Street's Next Crypto Focus
Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, believes tokenization and onchain lending will lead the next phase of crypto wealth management as the company prepares for a Nasdaq debut.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Meta's Use of Stablecoins for Creator Payments Highlights Industry Challenges
Meta's initiative to pay creators in USDC marks a significant step for stablecoins, yet it exposes the ongoing challenges of converting digital currencies into usable local currencies.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Major U.S. Banks to Launch Digital Currency Network to Retain Deposits
Major U.S. banks are creating a digital currency network to compete with stablecoins, aiming to retain customer deposits and enhance payment efficiencies.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Taylor Hornby Plans Monero Audit After Discovering Zcash Bug
Taylor Hornby, who uncovered a significant flaw in Zcash, is set to audit Monero and other privacy coins next as part of his ongoing security efforts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
How Has the Market Changed Before the Harsh Crypto Winter?
The crypto market faces a systemic crisis, with challenges in decentralization, regulatory changes, and the psychological impacts of trading.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
WLD Drops 20% Following Hayes' Token Sale After Promising to Hold
WLD dropped 20% after Arthur Hayes sold his Worldcoin stake, reversing his previous commitment to hold it, amid concerns over SpaceX stock.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bank of Russia Limits Access to BTC, ETH, and USDT for Retail Investors
The Bank of Russia will limit retail investors to only BTC, ETH, and USDT, maintaining strict regulations and investment limits.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Zcash's Market Cap Takes a Hit—Is Recovery Possible for ZEC?
Zcash's market cap has been significantly affected by a vulnerability that raised concerns over counterfeit minting, leading to a 40% drop in value.
Mercation Admin3 min