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Crypto Lobbyists Urge U.S. Congress to Maintain Tax Bill
Crypto lobbyists are urging Congress to pass the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act, opposing amendments that could limit tax deferrals.
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Ethereum Foundation Identifies MEV as a Key Risk for the Network
Bastian Aue of the Ethereum Foundation highlights MEV as a critical risk, emphasizing the need for resilience against censorship and maintaining Ethereum's open infrastructure.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Approaches $1.10 Support as Traders Monitor Three-Week Range
XRP is testing critical support around $1.10 as it trades within a narrow range, with institutional demand remaining strong despite declining retail sentiment.
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BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin Launch New Ethereum R&D Lab
Ethlabs, a new non-profit R&D lab backed by BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin, aims to facilitate Ethereum's institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
New Ethereum Research Hub Established with Corporate Support
Ethlabs, a new nonprofit research organization, has been established by former Ethereum Foundation researchers with backing from major corporate ETH holders including SharpLink and Bitmine.
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Crypto Sector Calls on Congress to Approve Tax Legislation—Will It Happen This Year?
The crypto industry is urging Congress to pass a tax bill exempting mining and staking rewards from income tax, but its future remains uncertain as midterms approach.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JaredFromSubway MEV Bot Considers Legal Action After $7.5 Million Attack
The trading bot Jaredfromsubway faces potential legal action after a $7.5 million loss due to exploitative transactions that compromised its logic.
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ICE and OKX Collaborate to Introduce Tokenized Securities to Wall Street
Intercontinental Exchange and OKX are joining forces to create a joint venture focused on tokenized securities, pending regulatory approval.
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Leadership Concerns Arise as Ethereum Foundation Faces Talent Exodus
The Ethereum community is reexamining the Foundation's future as co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns, amid a wave of senior departures raising concerns over leadership.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Taiko Urges Immediate Withdrawal of Bridge Funds Following Security Incident
Taiko has warned users to withdraw funds from all bridges on its Ethereum layer-2 network following a breach of its chain state verification system.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $92 Million in Ethereum, Reaches 4.7% Supply Share
BitMine has invested $92 million in Ethereum, increasing its holdings to 4.7% of the total supply, moving closer to its 5% target.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Industry Sets Record for Hacks
The crypto industry faced a record 83 hacks in Q2 2026, resulting in $755.3 million in losses, according to analysts.
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