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Law Enforcement Cautions Soccer Fans About World Cup Crypto Scams
Law enforcement warns soccer fans about scams targeting World Cup ticket sales, especially via cryptocurrency, urging caution and reporting to authorities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Mysten Labs Introduces Walrus Memory to Enhance AI Learning
Mysten Labs has unveiled Walrus Memory, a new layer for AI agents that enhances memory portability and user control, addressing key limitations in AI development.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Mastercard Enhances Stablecoin Settlement with USDC and RLUSD
Mastercard is expanding its stablecoin settlement options for credit card transactions, incorporating USDC, RLUSD, and SoFiUSD across various blockchains.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Stripe Engineer Saikat Chakrabarti Falls Short in Congressional Race
Saikat Chakrabarti, co-founder of Stripe, lost his congressional bid to Scott Wiener, who was backed by Ripple's Chris Larsen, highlighting crypto's growing political influence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Did Strategy's BTC Sale Backfire in the Bitcoin Market?
Strategy's recent BTC sale has raised concerns over its impact on the Bitcoin market, leading to fears of liquidation and structural issues within the firm.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: The Impact on American Consumers
The stalled CLARITY Act is overshadowing the needs of American consumers, as crypto gains traction in offering faster and cheaper financial services.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer: All banks will soon need digital assets
Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, states that every bank will soon require the ability to manage digital assets as Standard Chartered prepares to acquire Zodia.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Zcash Executes Major Network Upgrade Amid Price Surge
Zcash has successfully completed a significant network upgrade after addressing a critical vulnerability, while its price continues to surge.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Rare Physical Bitcoin Redeemed After 12 Years, Valued at $1.78 Million
A rare Casascius physical bitcoin valued at $1.78 million was redeemed after 12 years, marking a significant moment in the collectibles market.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
New York and EU Regulators Agree to Monitor Stablecoins
New York and EU regulators have signed a memorandum to jointly oversee the stablecoin market, enhancing cross-border cooperation and information sharing.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Citi Highlights Importance of New Investors Over Strategy's Bitcoin Sale
Citi has stated that the absence of new investors is a more pressing concern for Bitcoin than the recent sale of Bitcoin by Strategy, which was part of a tax optimization plan.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitwise's Analysis Suggests Bitcoin's Fair Value Could Reach $224,000
Bitwise's report estimates Bitcoin's fair value at $224,000, emphasizing its role as a hedge against sovereign debt defaults, though it faces near-term challenges.
Mercation Admin4 min