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From Address to Identity: How OSINT Uncovers Blockchain
This article explores how OSINT connects anonymous blockchain addresses to real identities, detailing the methods and tools used in investigations.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Jesse Pollak Steps Down from Base Leadership After Strategy Failure
Jesse Pollak has stepped down from leading Base after admitting his social-focused strategy failed, with Coinbase taking over future development.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Summer.fi to Shut Down After $6 Million Hack
Summer.fi is shutting down operations after a $6 million hack, with the user interface remaining available until August 31.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ether Surges Ahead of Bitcoin as ETF Investments Flow In, Primarily from BlackRock
Ether has outperformed Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies this week, driven by substantial ETF inflows and new demand from the Robinhood Chain.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Jesse Pollak of Coinbase Steps Down from Base App Leadership
Jesse Pollak from Coinbase is stepping back from leading the Base app, admitting his strategy for onchain social applications failed to boost crypto adoption.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ostium Suffers $18 Million Loss in Oracle Exploit
Ostium lost around $18 million in an oracle exploit, draining a significant portion of its liquidity as attackers manipulated price feeds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: Is SOL a Superior Diversifier Compared to ETH?
Morgan Stanley's Denny Galindo suggests that Solana has historically outperformed Ether as a portfolio diversifier, despite its higher volatility.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Timeline of Changes at the Ethereum Foundation in 2026
This week’s Protocol Newsletter analyzes the significant changes at the Ethereum Foundation throughout 2026, reflecting a major organizational shift.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMart Launches Trading for AI Token XRPHAI
BitMart has launched trading for the XRPHAI token, part of the XRP Healthcare project, which integrates AI into healthcare services.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Morning Minute: Crypto Surges Following Soft CPI Data
Major cryptocurrencies surged by 3-6% following a favorable CPI report, with Bitcoin reaching $64.6k and Ethereum increasing 7%.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BlackRock Reports 39% Drop in Crypto Assets Despite $15 Billion Inflows
BlackRock's digital asset funds dropped nearly 39% in value despite $15 billion in net inflows over the past year due to significant market losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Noxa's Revenue Giveaway Leaves Robinhood Chain's Memecoin Market in Turmoil
Noxa, the launchpad for CASHCAT, amassed nearly $12 million before ceasing operations, leading to a crisis in Robinhood Chain's memecoin economy.
Mercation Admin3 min