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EthSystems, a New Spinout from the Ethereum Foundation, Aims to Enhance Blockchain Privacy for Banks
EthSystems, a new startup from the Ethereum Foundation, aims to develop privacy solutions for banks using Ethereum technology, amid significant organizational changes within the foundation.
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U.S. Government Transfers $288 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, sparking speculation about a potential sale.
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Rising Enthusiasm Among XRP and Ether Investors Amid Price Decline
Investor sentiment for XRP and ether is becoming increasingly bullish, even as prices decline, a trend that usually signals more trouble ahead.
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Binance Celebrates Nine Years with a $4.5 Million Prize Campaign
Binance celebrates its ninth anniversary with a $4.5 million prize campaign and reports significant growth in user base and trading volumes.
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NEAR to Eliminate Developer Gas Fee Rebate
NEAR Protocol's governance body has approved the elimination of gas fee rebates for developers, set to take effect in August 2026, aiming for a simpler and more efficient protocol.
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U.S. Government Transfers $288 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred $288 million in seized crypto to Coinbase Prime, raising questions about potential sales despite a previous no-sell order.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Franklin Crypto CIO Highlights Disconnection Between Crypto Prices and Fundamentals
Seth Ginns, CIO of Franklin Crypto, noted that while institutional adoption of crypto is increasing, current prices do not reflect the industry's strong fundamentals.
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Robinhood Chain's Initial Activity Driven by Meme Coins Over Tokenized Stocks
Meme coins are driving early trading activity on Robinhood Chain, achieving $3.1 billion in DEX volumes, while tokenized stocks see limited engagement.
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Coinbase Ventures Becomes Most Active Crypto Investor of the Half-Year
Coinbase Ventures led the crypto investment scene in H1 2026 with 30 deals, despite a decline in overall crypto financing amid a bear market.
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BitMine Acquires $49 Million in Ethereum as Demand for Robinhood Chain Surges
BitMine has acquired $49 million in Ethereum, boosting its total to nearly 4.8% of the circulating supply as demand for Robinhood Chain rises.
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Robinhood Chain Leads in DEX Volume
Robinhood Chain has quickly risen to the top of DEX volume rankings, processing $3.1 billion in just one week after its public mainnet launch.
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BitMine's Ether Holdings Increase to 5.77 Million Tokens, Representing 4.8% of Supply
BitMine has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 5.77 million ETH, making up 4.8% of the total supply, while Chairman Tom Lee emphasizes the utility of Ethereum.
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