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RWA Perpetuals Are Set to Surpass Tokenization
Martin Lee of DWF Labs argues that perpetual contracts for real-world assets will surpass the impact of tokenization in the crypto to TradFi transition.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coinbase Experiences Unexpected Loss Amidst Declining Crypto Trading
Coinbase reported an unexpected loss in Q2 earnings amid declining crypto trading activity, with revenues down from previous quarters.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two Iranian firms linked to a bitcoin insurance scheme, claiming it facilitates sanctions evasion for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Texas Leads the Nation in Crypto Kiosk Fraud Losses of $57M
Texas has reported $56.8 million in losses from crypto kiosks, leading the nation in fraud as lawmakers consider a ban on these machines.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
New York Attorney General Pursues $36 Billion Claim Against Kalshi
New York's Attorney General is demanding at least $36 billion from Kalshi, claiming it operates an unlicensed gambling platform. The action follows a series of legal battles involving state and federal authorities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
New York Sues Kalshi for $36 Billion Over Illegal Gambling
New York's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi for illegal gambling, seeking over $36 billion in fines and user compensation.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Vote on CLARITY Act
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act, citing delays and the need for consumer protection in digital assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Security Flaw in Coldcard Wallets Leads to Theft of 594 BTC
A significant flaw in Coldcard wallets allowed the theft of 594 BTC, valued at $38 million, in under 30 minutes, exploiting predictable key generation.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coinbase Shares Drop 5% Following Disappointing Q2 Revenue
Coinbase's stock dropped by 5% after the company reported a disappointing $1.22 billion in revenue for Q2 2026, falling short of expectations.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act, Citing Bitcoin Creator
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges the Senate to vote on the Clarity Act, warning that political delays could jeopardize U.S. leadership in digital assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Elon Musk's xAI Challenges Minnesota's AI Nudification Law in Court
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to block HF 1606, the first law regulating AI nudification, claiming it violates free speech rights.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Australia Takes Legal Action Against Telegram for $38 Million Over Extremist Content
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has sued Telegram for $38 million over alleged extremist content, including pro-terror videos, and may seek to ban the service in the country.
Mercation Admin2 min