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Trump Media Steps Back from Crypto and Cancels CRO Token Deal
Trump Media has decided to withdraw from its cryptocurrency initiatives, including the termination of its CRO token treasury deal with Crypto.com, amid changing market conditions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BTCPay Server Alerts Users to Ongoing Exploits of Critical Vulnerability
BTCPay Server has alerted users about a critical vulnerability being actively exploited, urging immediate updates or server shutdowns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Uncertainty as Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote
XRP has dropped 2.05% to $1.02 as the Senate delays the Clarity Act vote until September, leaving its future uncertain amid ongoing market trends.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Cybercriminals Exploit BNB Chain for Malware Distribution via Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybercriminals are exploiting BNB Chain contracts to spread malware via fake CAPTCHA prompts, posing significant risks to corporate networks.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains in Death Cross Amid Jobs Report and Rate Hike Adjustments
Bitcoin is trading at $64,938, experiencing a slight rise despite a bearish outlook linked to recent job losses in the U.S. economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Long-Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Transfers Millions After 14 Years
A Bitcoin wallet inactive for over 14 years has transferred 49.97 BTC, now valued at $3.2 million, raising questions about its future use.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Polymarket Implements Changes to Combat Settlement Manipulation
Polymarket is shifting to time-weighted average prices to counteract manipulation in its cryptocurrency markets, responding to trader concerns and research findings.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Trading Volume of Perpetual Futures on CEX Hits 2023 Lows
In July, trading volumes for perpetual futures on CEX dropped to a 2023 low of $4 trillion, with Binance leading the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Russia Targets Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges Allegedly Tied to Ukraine
Russia's FSB has arrested over 20 individuals linked to unlicensed crypto exchanges, claiming they funneled money from scams to support Ukraine's military efforts.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Tokenized Asset Deposits Surge to $7.4B Amid DeFi Decline: CoinShares
Deposits of tokenized real-world assets surged to $7.4 billion, while total DeFi deposits fell by 15%, according to CoinShares and Token Terminal.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces AI-Controlled Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has unveiled its new Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously trade crypto under user-defined parameters.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's BIP-110 Survives Despite Minimal Miner Backing
BIP-110, a controversial Bitcoin proposal, is set to move forward despite minimal miner support, highlighting tensions in Bitcoin's governance.
Mercation Admin5 min