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XRP Falls Below $1.35 as Triangle Breakdown Draws Attention to $1.30 Support
XRP has fallen below $1.35 after a failed breakout, drawing traders' attention to the critical $1.30 support level.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
NEAR Token Surges 15% as Cross-Chain Activity Increases
NEAR token experiences a 15% surge to $2.8, driven by cross-chain activity and upcoming upgrades.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Squid Denies Involvement in $3 Million Contract Hack
Squid developers deny involvement in a $3 million hack of the SquidRouterModule contract, clarifying it was a third-party issue unrelated to their core protocol.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Developers Propose Private Transactions for Ethereum
Tom Lehman proposes EIP-8182 for Ethereum's Hegota upgrade, introducing private transaction pools for Ether and ERC-20 tokens.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
MoonPay Integrates Crypto Purchasing in ChatGPT
MoonPay has launched an app within ChatGPT, enabling users to purchase cryptocurrencies directly through the chatbot while still completing KYC processes.
Elena Volkov3 min - News
Congress Launches Major Insider Trading Investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees may be using insider information to profit.
James Park4 min - Crypto
Hackers Steal $11.5 Million from Verus Protocol
The Verus DeFi protocol lost $11.5 million in a recent attack on its Ethereum cross-chain bridge, with funds still in the hacker's wallet.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Standard Chartered to Acquire Crypto Custodian Zodia
Standard Chartered has announced its acquisition of Zodia Custody to enhance its digital asset services and strengthen its market position.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Aave Unlocks Ethereum-Collateralized Loans Across Six Networks
Aave has restored Ethereum-collateralized loans across six networks, marking a significant recovery step following the Kelp hack.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Predicts Ethereum Will Continue to Lag Behind Bitcoin
JPMorgan analysts report that Bitcoin continues to outperform Ethereum, with institutional interest favoring Bitcoin amid low activity in the altcoin market.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
SharpLink Criticizes Strategy's Approach to Crypto Asset Management
SharpLink's CEO criticizes Michael Saylor's capital management model, highlighting Ethereum's staking benefits and the company's focus on stability amid market challenges.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Hackers Steal $10 Million from THORChain
Hackers have stolen over $10 million from the THORChain protocol, affecting multiple blockchain networks including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Marcus Reid1 min