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DeFi's $20 Billion TVL Decline: A Market Resilience Test
Despite a $20 billion TVL drop, DeFi advocates, including Andrew Forson, argue that the sector is resilient and witnessing significant growth in stablecoin adoption.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Sui Blockchain Faces Another Outage as Transaction Processing Stops
The Sui blockchain is facing its second outage of the year, disrupting transaction processing as the team works on a solution.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Maintains $40K Ethereum Price Forecast Amid DeFi Growth
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bullish stance on Ethereum, maintaining a price target of $40,000 by the end of the decade, citing the cryptocurrency's dominance in DeFi and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Stellar (XLM) Surges 10.5% Amid General Decline in Crypto Assets
In a market downturn, Stellar (XLM) has managed to rise by 10.5%, standing out among falling assets like NEAR Protocol and Bitcoin Cash.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Grayscale Calls Hyperliquid a Breakthrough in DeFi
Grayscale Research highlights Hyperliquid as a significant growth story in DeFi, driven by its unique features and potential for major financial service evolution.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
VanEck's Tokenized Fund Launches on Euler as DeFi Attracts Wall Street
VanEck's new tokenized fund is now available on the Euler DeFi platform, enabling institutional investors to use tokenized U.S. Treasuries as collateral.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Falls 4% Below $1.30 as Significant Selling Breaches Key Support
XRP has dropped 4% below $1.30, signaling a significant shift in market sentiment as selling pressure increased and key support was breached.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Kraken Introduces Yield Earning on Bitcoin Through New Vaults
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vaults, enabling users to earn up to 2.5% APY on their Bitcoin holdings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Major Crypto Exchanges Support Initiative for Token Disclosure Standards
Over 40 cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase and Kraken, have launched the Transparency Alliance to implement standardized token disclosures similar to stock market regulations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Kraken Introduces Bitcoin Vault to Enhance Yield Options for BTC Investors
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault, allowing users to earn BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while retaining exposure to bitcoin's price.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Base Launches AI Direct Access to On-Chain Operations
Base has launched Base MCP, enabling AI assistants to perform on-chain operations, enhancing user interaction with blockchain technology.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bankless Co-Founder Sells ETH, Questions Its Overvaluation
David Hoffman, co-founder of Bankless, has sold some of his Ethereum holdings and expressed doubts about its future valuation, while maintaining a positive view of the network itself.
Mercation Admin2 min