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Ethereum Developers Shift Focus Back to Privacy with New Token Standards
Ethereum developers are renewing their focus on privacy with the introduction of pERC-20, a new token standard that keeps transaction details confidential.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Botanix to Cease Operations of Bitcoin Layer-2 Network in July Due to Insufficient DeFi Interest
Botanix is set to shut down its Bitcoin layer-2 network, urging users to withdraw funds by July 9 due to insufficient DeFi demand and low fee generation.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BlackRock and Fidelity Dominate Bitcoin ETF Market
BlackRock and Fidelity are significantly dominating the bitcoin ETF market, attracting most of the new institutional investments while sidelining smaller funds.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Stand With Crypto UK Urges Members to Challenge Banks Blocking Crypto Transactions
Stand With Crypto UK, supported by Coinbase, urges members to challenge banks' restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions by filing formal complaints.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches Market Bottom Amid Declining Demand: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin has dropped below $60,000, nearing its realized price, but demand is dwindling, according to CryptoQuant.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Mastercard Launches Autonomous Payment Service for AI Agents
Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, enabling autonomous payments between AI agents and connected devices, with support from over 30 companies.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Mastercard Launches Autonomous Payment Service for AI Agents
Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, a service enabling autonomous payments for AI agents and connected devices, with support from over 30 companies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Key Considerations for Selecting a Crypto Swap Platform
Discover the key factors to consider when selecting a crypto swap platform, including asset coverage, transaction speed, and security.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Mastercard Introduces AI Agent Payments with Involvement from Crypto Leaders
Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, enabling AI agents to autonomously conduct transactions, supported by major crypto firms like Coinbase and Ripple.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: Who responds to DeFi emergencies?
In this edition of Crypto Long & Short, insights on DeFi accountability and bitcoin resilience are discussed, highlighting the need for responsible management and innovative income strategies.
Mercation Admin9 min - Crypto
Netomi CEO Predicts $5 Trillion AI Market Will Elevate Stablecoin Demand
Puneet Mehta, CEO of Netomi, believes the expanding AI market will significantly elevate the demand for stablecoins and blockchain solutions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Greater Quantum Risk Compared to Ethereum
Citi analysts have highlighted that quantum computing poses a greater risk to Bitcoin than Ethereum, emphasizing the need for action among institutional holders of Bitcoin.
Mercation Admin6 min