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Lean Ethereum: What Vitalik Buterin's 'Strawmap' Promises
The Ethereum Foundation's Lean Ethereum roadmap outlines a comprehensive overhaul of the blockchain, aiming for significant improvements by 2029.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
SBI Group Launches JPYSC Stablecoin Lending at 3% Annual Yield
SBI Group is launching a lending service for its JPYSC stablecoin, offering a 3% annual yield through its SBI VC Trade platform.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
AI Freelancers to Drive $262 Billion into Stablecoins by 2033
Analysts from Swyftx predict that AI-driven microbusinesses will contribute $262 billion to stablecoin transactions by 2033, driven by solo entrepreneurs and small firms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Weekly Summary: Support for Bitcoin Industry in Kazakhstan and MiCA Expansion in the EU
Kazakhstan's President signs a decree to boost the crypto industry, while the EU expands MiCA regulations to include DeFi and NFTs, amidst ongoing developments in the Bitcoin market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Remain Stable Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran
Bitcoin and ether remain largely unchanged despite U.S. airstrikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting a muted market response to geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ripple's CEO Reveals Company Considered Shutdown Amid SEC Lawsuit
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company considered shutting down and distributing XRP to shareholders during the SEC lawsuit.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Exploring Robinhood Chain: An Ethereum Layer-2 Network for Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain designed for tokenized stocks and assets, integrating DeFi applications and enhancing transaction efficiency.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
AI Uncovers Ethereum Vulnerability Requiring Human Verification
AI agents at the Ethereum Foundation discovered a crash vulnerability in the gossipsub system, but human intervention was crucial to validate the findings amidst false positives.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Why the Fed is Worrying Bitcoin Again and How Ethereum Prepares for the Quantum Era
This week discusses Ethereum's new roadmap, the Fed's hawkish stance, Strategy's Bitcoin sale, and Solana's identity crisis.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Ledger Researchers Uncover Physical Attack Method on Tangem Wallet
Ledger researcher Baptiste Boualo revealed a vulnerability in Tangem wallets, allowing a laser attack to reset passwords and access stored assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Utilizes AI Agents to Identify Protocol Bugs
The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Security team has deployed AI agents to identify bugs in its blockchain protocol, revealing a mix of real vulnerabilities and false positives.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain Makes a Splash in the Cryptocurrency Market
Robinhood Chain has rapidly gained traction in the crypto space, processing significant trading volumes and attracting attention with its meme coins.
Mercation Admin5 min