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Cardano Hits 5-Year Low as Charles Hoskinson Warns of Impending Failures
Cardano's price has plummeted to a five-year low as founder Charles Hoskinson warns of potential failures within the ecosystem due to adverse market conditions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
New Political Action Committee Expands Crypto Campaign Funding Landscape Ahead of Elections
The newly formed Defend Developers PAC is set to support lawmakers advocating for legal protections for crypto developers ahead of the midterm elections.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
MoonPay Introduces Crypto Transactions for AI Assistants with MoonAgents App
MoonPay has launched the MoonAgents desktop app, enabling AI assistants to interact with crypto wallets and blockchain services, enhancing accessibility for non-technical users.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Cardano Service TapTools Announces Closure
TapTools, a key analytics platform for Cardano, will shut down in two weeks due to high costs and staff departures, reflecting broader challenges in the ecosystem.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Executives Warn DeFi Must Resolve Security Issues to Attract Major Banks
Executives assert that DeFi must address its security vulnerabilities to gain acceptance from major banks, which are interested in blockchain's back-office applications.
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Coinbase Invests in Ethena Ahead of Savings Product Launch for 100 Million Users
Coinbase Ventures has invested in Ethena, purchasing ENA tokens to support the launch of a new savings product for its 100 million users, set to debut next week.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Identity Crisis and the Need for Responsible DeFi Development
Bitcoin is currently facing an identity crisis as it loses its narrative as both a store of value and a speculative investment, according to Solstice Labs' Ben Nadareski.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Surpassing Ethereum in Trading Volume Amid Institutional Shift, Reports FalconX
Hyperliquid is increasingly outpacing Ethereum in trading volume as institutional investors shift focus, according to FalconX's Joshua Lim.
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edgeX Team Attributes Token Crash to External Interference
The edgeX team attributes the 67% drop in the EDGE token's price to external interference, while an investigator raises concerns about insider manipulation.
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CoinDesk 20 performance report: Stellar (XLM) declines 8.4%, dragging index down
Stellar (XLM) has seen a significant 8.4% drop, contributing to a broader decline in the CoinDesk 20 index, which is now down 2.6%.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Crash-Resistant Synthetic Asset Model
Vitalik Buterin introduces a new model for synthetic assets that aims to prevent forced liquidations and enhance stability in DeFi protocols.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Symbiotic Unveils New Liquidity Network to Enhance Tokenized Asset Redemptions
Symbiotic has launched Liquid Lane, a liquidity network that aims to facilitate quicker cashouts for tokenized assets, addressing long redemption delays.
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