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Executives Warn DeFi Must Resolve Security Issues to Attract Major Banks
Executives assert that DeFi must address its security vulnerabilities to gain acceptance from major banks, which are interested in blockchain's back-office applications.
Mercation Admin3 min - Banking Policy
Survey Reveals Concerns Over Stablecoin Yields Impacting Lending
A recent survey by the American Bankers Association reveals public concerns about stablecoin yields potentially threatening bank lending and deposits.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Blockchain Association Urges U.S. Senate to Pass CLARITY Act
The Blockchain Association has called on the U.S. Senate to expedite the CLARITY Act, emphasizing the need for clear regulations in the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Cuban Post-Bank: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Amid Sanctions
Cuba is navigating financial isolation and sanctions, leading to increased cryptocurrency use as a substitute for traditional banking systems.
Mercation Admin8 min - News
Franklin Templeton's CEO Claims Blockchain Poses a Threat to Wall Street Profits
Franklin Templeton's CEO Jenny Johnson claims that blockchain technology threatens traditional financial models, prompting caution among major firms.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
HIVE Miner Reduces Bitcoin Reserves to 150 BTC
HIVE Digital Technologies reported a 158% revenue increase for FY 2026 but reduced its Bitcoin reserves to 150 BTC amid a net loss of $148.4 million.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Billions Network CEO: Big Tech Fears AI Agents Could Eliminate Ad Revenue
Evin McMullen, CEO of Billions Network, warns that AI agents pose a significant threat to the advertising revenue model of major tech companies like Google and Facebook.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Prediction Market Traders Anticipate Continued Bitcoin Selloff
Prediction market traders forecast a further decline in bitcoin prices, with a significant chance of falling below $55,000 this year.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Fear Index Sees Nearly 20% Spike, Largest Since February 5 Crash
Bitcoin's fear index, BVIV, experienced a nearly 20% surge, marking the most significant increase since the February 5 crash, indicating a return of market fear.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Price Declines Despite Positive Signals
XRP's price continues to decline, dropping below key support levels, despite positive market signals and reduced exchange balances.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Positions Liquidated for $1.6 Billion as ETH, SOL, DOGE Fall 9%
Crypto traders faced a $1.6 billion loss as ETH, SOL, and DOGE fell 9%, marking the largest liquidation since February.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 While Global Stocks and AI Investments Surge
Bitcoin fell below $66,000, hitting a low of $65,708, while global stock indices reached all-time highs amid a surge in AI investments.
Mercation Admin3 min