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Inflows to Crypto Treasuries Hit Lowest Level Since October 2024
Crypto treasury inflows dropped to $180.5 million in May, a significant decline from $4 billion in April, signaling a shift in market dynamics.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin falls below $69,000 as Saylor's sale rattles investors; AI tokens show resilience
Bitcoin's price has fallen below $69,000, influenced by concerns over recent sales by Strategy, while AI tokens like H and NEAR show notable gains.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
AFX vs Hyperliquid
AFX and Hyperliquid are competing in the on-chain derivatives space, each with unique approaches to trading infrastructure and risk management.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
Dopamine and Uncertainty: How Perpetual Contracts Turn the Market into a Casino
This article explores how perpetual contracts in crypto trading resemble gambling, driven by human psychology and market dynamics.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
Developer Recovers $2 Million in ETH Frozen Since 2016 ICO
A developer has successfully retrieved $2 million in ETH from a 2016 ICO project, which had been frozen due to a smart contract bug, benefiting 48 investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Aave Tightens Listing Standards After $293 Million rsETH Incident
Aave has revised its asset listing standards following a significant incident involving rsETH that risked creating substantial bad debt.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
$1.67 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds in a Week
Investment products based on digital assets experienced a significant outflow of $1.67 billion from May 25 to 29, marking a continued trend of withdrawal.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Cardano Foundation Cancels 2026 Summit After Voting Failure
The Cardano Foundation has canceled the Cardano Summit 2026 in Singapore after a funding proposal failed to gain necessary support in a recent vote.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Sui Developers Explain Causes of Three Network Halts
The Sui Foundation reported on three mainnet halts caused by software vulnerabilities, ensuring user funds were safe and the network is now functioning normally.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Security Researcher Releases $2 Million Held in 2016 Ethereum ICO Contract
A security researcher has successfully unlocked $2 million in ether that was trapped in a 2016 Ethereum ICO contract for nine years, benefiting 48 original investors.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Falls to $1.32 as Sellers Dominate Exchange Outflows
XRP has fallen to $1.32, marking a 15-week low as sellers dominate despite signs of tokens leaving exchanges. Traders watch critical support and resistance levels.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Aave Revises Asset-Listing Criteria Following $230 Million rsETH Exploit
Aave is revamping its asset-listing standards following a significant exploit that revealed vulnerabilities in bridge technology, prompting a comprehensive risk assessment overhaul.
Mercation Admin4 min