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UK Banks Face Over 10,000 Complaints Over Blocked Crypto Transactions
UK banks received over 10,000 complaints about blocked crypto transfers in three months, highlighting customer frustrations and regulatory challenges.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Drift Exploit Wallet Transfers $61 Million in Ethereum to Tornado Cash
A wallet linked to the April Drift exploit transferred $61 million in Ethereum to Tornado Cash, with significant remaining funds still held by the exploiter.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
FINMA Approves Switzerland's First Spot Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
FINMA has approved Switzerland's first spot Bitcoin ETF for retail investors, marking a significant step in the country's crypto landscape.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Mastercard Introduces Fraud Prevention Tool for Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard has launched Stablecoin Security, a tool to detect fraud in stablecoin payments, enhancing transaction security for financial institutions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Major Companies Oppose Tokenized Shares on New Trading Platform
Major corporations, including Verizon and Broadcom, have objected to their shares being traded on the new OKXICE tokenized stock platform.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Government Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Security Concerns
The U.S. government has ordered civilian agencies to eliminate DeepSeek AI from their systems due to security risks associated with its use.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Revolut Secures Cryptocurrency License in Gibraltar
Revolut has received a cryptocurrency services license in Gibraltar, enhancing its global expansion efforts.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Qubic Halts Blockchain After 1,404 Wallets Compromised
Qubic's blockchain was paused following a breach that compromised 1,404 wallets and resulted in a loss of about $1.3 million worth of QU tokens.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Cysic Halts Bridge Operations Following Unauthorized Token Emission
Cysic reported a breach of its bridge, enabling the unauthorized issuance of 10 million CYS tokens, prompting immediate operational suspension.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Fairshake's Spending Against Sherrod Brown Surges to $46.66 Million
Fairshake's spending against Senator Sherrod Brown has escalated to $46.66 million, making it the most expensive target for the crypto industry in 2026.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Crypto Firms Form Quantum Alliance to Address Quantum Threats
A coalition of crypto firms has launched the Quantum Alliance to address vulnerabilities in blockchain security posed by quantum computing.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Deutsche Bank to Launch Cryptocurrency Custody Service in Germany
Deutsche Bank plans to launch a cryptocurrency custody service for corporate clients, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Mercation Admin1 min