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CoinDesk 20 Update: Bittensor (TAO) Rallies 31.9%, Boosting Index
Bittensor (TAO) has experienced a remarkable 31.9% increase, propelling the CoinDesk 20 index upward, with Near Protocol (NEAR) also performing well at 22.2%.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitmine Acquires Additional $136 Million in Ether After $274 Million Preferred Stock Offering
Bitmine has acquired an additional $136 million in ether following a $274 million preferred stock offering, enhancing its Ethereum treasury.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hacker Steals $2 Million from Outdated Aztec Smart Contract
A hacker exploited an outdated Aztec smart contract, stealing around $2.1 million from the Aztec Connect platform, which had ceased support in 2023.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Philippines Implements Stricter Regulations for Crypto Listings, Prohibits Privacy Coins
The Philippines has tightened cryptocurrency regulations, requiring rigorous due diligence for token listings and banning privacy coins like Monero and Zcash.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
ESMA Requires Unlicensed Crypto Platforms to Exit EU
ESMA mandates that unlicensed crypto platforms cease operations in the EU by July 1, impacting thousands of firms and traders, especially in France.
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Ethereum Proposes Post-Quantum Account Protection for $0.07
Ethereum is introducing SPHINCS- for post-quantum account protection at just $0.07, adapting NIST's SPHINCS+ standard without requiring a hard fork.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Surges 4% Past $1.18 as Traders Explore New Resistance Levels
XRP has risen 4% above $1.18, driven by strong buying activity and institutional interest, aiming for the $1.20 resistance level.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Aerodrome Unveils Major Upgrade to Transform Liquidity into a Prediction Market
Aerodrome is set to launch Predictive Allocation, a feature encouraging users to forecast future liquidity needs, enhancing capital efficiency in DeFi markets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Surpasses $64,000 and SpaceX's Record $75 Billion IPO
Bitcoin has surpassed $64,000, and SpaceX achieved a record $75 billion IPO, while U.S. authorities imposed restrictions on AI models from Anthropic.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Surge in Pokémon Card Sales on Crypto Platforms Amid Speculative Demand
The sales of tokenized Pokémon cards have seen a significant rise, driven by speculative interest and gacha machines that mimic traditional card pack openings.
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Venice and Morpheus Tokens Surge After US Restrictions on Anthropic
Tokens for the decentralized AI projects Venice and Morpheus surged after the U.S. imposed restrictions on Anthropic's models, leading to significant trading volume increases.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Etherealize: Wall Street Moves from Experiments to Ethereum Adoption
Traditional financial institutions are shifting from viewing blockchain as an experiment to integrating Ethereum solutions into their operations, according to Etherealize founder Vivek Raman.
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