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Movement Shifts Focus to Stablecoin Payments Amid Layer-2 Slowdown
Movement is shifting from a layer-2 blockchain to a stablecoin-focused payment network, targeting the $685 billion remittance market for emerging countries.
Mercation Admin3 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
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Launches in Turkey via Local Platforms
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is launching in Turkey through partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo, aiming to enhance its presence in a major crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
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
Toncoin Surges 19.5% in a Day Following Rebranding Announcement
Toncoin's price surged 19.5% after Pavel Durov announced a rebranding to Gram, part of the Make TON Great Again initiative.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
MoneyGram Introduces MGUSD Stablecoin on Stellar Blockchain
MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, aimed at enhancing its global payment services and tapping into the growing demand for digital currencies.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Sui Attributes Recent Network Outages to Gas and Validator Issues
Sui's network faced three outages last week, lasting over 15 hours, attributed to gas and validator bugs, while SUI's price dropped 18%.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Citi Predicts Tokenization Market to Reach $5.5 Trillion
Citi forecasts the tokenized securities market will grow to $5.5 trillion by 2030, driven by blockchain adoption and stablecoin demand.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Trump's Immigration Executive Order May Impact Stablecoin Market
Trump's recent executive order may push undocumented immigrants away from traditional banking and into the crypto market, raising concerns about potential consequences.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
US Regulator Approves 24/7 Trading of Crypto Derivatives
The CFTC has approved 24/7 trading of crypto derivatives, highlighting risks for other asset classes and mandating compliance from platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ripple reportedly spearheading $1 billion XRP treasury initiative
Ripple Labs is reportedly leading an initiative to raise at least $1 billion for a new public-market vehicle focused on accumulating XRP, testing institutional demand in a cooling market.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
JPMorgan CEO Criticizes CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Yields
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon criticized the CLARITY Act, claiming it lacks adequate consumer protections for stablecoin yields, amid rising tensions between banks and crypto firms.
Mercation Admin1 min