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Bitcoin and Ether Decline as Futures Indicate Risk Appetite; XLM and HYPE Surge
Bitcoin and Ethereum began June with losses, while futures show signs of risk-taking. Stellar's XLM surged over 40% following a significant partnership announcement.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
White Hat Hacker Unlocks $2 Million in 2016 Smart Contract
A white hat hacker named Florent has unlocked $2 million in Ethereum that was trapped in a 2016 smart contract, allowing 48 investors to reclaim their funds.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Sui Developers Explain Causes of Three Network Halts
The Sui Foundation reported on three mainnet halts caused by software vulnerabilities, ensuring user funds were safe and the network is now functioning normally.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Security Researcher Releases $2 Million Held in 2016 Ethereum ICO Contract
A security researcher has successfully unlocked $2 million in ether that was trapped in a 2016 Ethereum ICO contract for nine years, benefiting 48 original investors.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Falls to $1.32 as Sellers Dominate Exchange Outflows
XRP has fallen to $1.32, marking a 15-week low as sellers dominate despite signs of tokens leaving exchanges. Traders watch critical support and resistance levels.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Sui Mainnet Faces Three Halts in 48 Hours Due to Upgrade Bug
The Sui mainnet experienced three halts within 48 hours due to a bug related to a new feature in its v1.72 update, impacting the network's gas-charging logic.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Aave Revises Asset-Listing Criteria Following $230 Million rsETH Exploit
Aave is revamping its asset-listing standards following a significant exploit that revealed vulnerabilities in bridge technology, prompting a comprehensive risk assessment overhaul.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin's Turmoil Over Hormuz and Fidelity's Crypto Trends
Bitcoin fell to $73,000 amid geopolitical tensions, while Fidelity outlined crypto trends for 2026, including private transactions for Ethereum.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger Proposal Prevents Costly Flash Loan Attacks in DeFi
The XRP Ledger's latest proposal highlights its transaction architecture, which makes flash loan attacks unfeasible, potentially protecting the network from significant DeFi losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
US Regulator Approves 24/7 Trading of Crypto Derivatives
The CFTC has approved 24/7 trading of crypto derivatives, highlighting risks for other asset classes and mandating compliance from platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Grayscale: Hyperliquid is on Track to Become a Major Financial Player
Grayscale reports that Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform, is rapidly evolving into a broader financial services infrastructure, aiming to challenge traditional markets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ripple reportedly spearheading $1 billion XRP treasury initiative
Ripple Labs is reportedly leading an initiative to raise at least $1 billion for a new public-market vehicle focused on accumulating XRP, testing institutional demand in a cooling market.
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