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AI Identifies Vitalik Buterin's Anonymous Text
Vitalik Buterin confirmed that AI accurately identified him as the author of an anonymous Ethereum document, highlighting concerns over online anonymity.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Binance's Share of RWA Trading Exceeds 60%
In 2026, Binance dominated RWA trading with a 60.9% share, processing nearly $1 trillion in transactions, according to CoinDesk Research.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BonkDAO Loses $20 Million Due to Malicious Proposal
BonkDAO reported a $20 million loss due to a malicious governance proposal, prompting exchanges to suspend trading of the BONK token.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Attract Significant Inflows on Monday
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $265.69 million on Monday, while ether ETFs gained $20.66 million, led by BlackRock's ETHA.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BONK's Treasury Drained by $20 Million After Malicious Governance Attack
An attacker exploited BONK DAO's governance to drain $20 million from its treasury by spending $4 million to pass a malicious proposal.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Resistance Near $1.14 Amid Low Trading Volume
XRP struggles to maintain momentum as it nears resistance at $1.14, with low trading volume causing traders to await confirmation before further action.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$20 Million Stolen in Governance Attack on Solana's Bonk Coin
BonkDAO, the organization behind the Bonk meme coin, lost $20 million due to a governance attack that transferred tokens to an unauthorized address.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Developers Support Vitalik Buterin's Vision but Demand Faster Action
Ethereum developers largely support Vitalik Buterin's revised "Lean Ethereum" roadmap but express concerns about the proposed timeline for implementation.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
CertiK Reports $1.32 Billion in Crypto Industry Losses Due to Hacks in H1 2026
CertiK reports that the crypto industry lost $1.32 billion to hacks in H1 2026, a 46.8% decrease year-over-year, though adjusted figures suggest a 28% increase.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $73 Million in Ethereum, While Strategy Sells Bitcoin
BitMine has invested $73 million in Ethereum, increasing its holdings while Strategy sells $216 million in Bitcoin for dividends.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
TeraWulf's Stock Surges After $19 Billion AI Data Center Agreement with Anthropic
TeraWulf's stock surged following a $19 billion lease agreement with Anthropic, marking a significant shift from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitmine Acquires Additional $74 Million in Ether as Tom Lee Anticipates Clarity Act Impact
Bitmine Immersion has purchased an additional $74 million in ether, bringing its total to 5.74 million ETH, as optimism grows around the Clarity Act.
Mercation Admin3 min