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Standard Chartered Maintains $40K Ethereum Price Forecast Amid DeFi Growth
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bullish stance on Ethereum, maintaining a price target of $40,000 by the end of the decade, citing the cryptocurrency's dominance in DeFi and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Blockchain Lottery Aims to Fund Ethereum Development Through Gambling Fees
A new blockchain lottery initiative by Megapot and Protocol Guild aims to fund Ethereum developers through gambling fees from ticket sales, addressing funding challenges in the ecosystem.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
VanEck Introduces First Spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq
VanEck has launched the first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq, allowing investors to gain exposure to BNB through traditional brokerage accounts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hacker Steals $15 Million GUA Airdrop
A hacker stole nearly $15 million in GUA tokens from the SUPERFORTUNE project, leading to a significant drop in token value.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bit Digital Acquires $20 Million in ETH Amid Market Decline
Bit Digital's recent purchase of 8,568 ETH for $20 million is now facing a $3 million unrealized loss as ETH prices plummet below $2,000.
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Stellar (XLM) Surges 10.5% Amid General Decline in Crypto Assets
In a market downturn, Stellar (XLM) has managed to rise by 10.5%, standing out among falling assets like NEAR Protocol and Bitcoin Cash.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Grayscale Calls Hyperliquid a Breakthrough in DeFi
Grayscale Research highlights Hyperliquid as a significant growth story in DeFi, driven by its unique features and potential for major financial service evolution.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered predicts $4,000 ether as retail investors flock to sub-$2,000 prices
Standard Chartered forecasts ether will rebound to $4,000 by end-2026 as retail investors buy into the dip below $2,000, despite signs of potential further declines.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Declines Amid Hormuz Airstrikes, $897 Million in Long Liquidations
The crypto market sees declines following U.S. airstrikes, with Bitcoin and Ether experiencing significant drops and $897 million in liquidations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $73,000 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Bitcoin's price fell below $73,000 due to escalating Middle East tensions, while Ethereum also saw a decline. Market sentiment reflects extreme fear as liquidity tightens.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ether Dips Below $2,000 as Futures Open Interest Reaches 16 Million ETH
Ether has fallen below $2,000 for the first time since March, while futures open interest reaches a record high of 16 million ETH, indicating aggressive shorting.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Falls 4% Below $1.30 as Significant Selling Breaches Key Support
XRP has dropped 4% below $1.30, signaling a significant shift in market sentiment as selling pressure increased and key support was breached.
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