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Bitcoin Transactions Reach Two-Year Peak Amid Runes Protocol Surge
Bitcoin transactions have surged past 820,000 daily, reaching a two-year high, driven by heightened activity in the Rune protocol.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Advises Michael Saylor's Strategy to Cease Bitcoin Purchases
CryptoQuant suggests Michael Saylor's Strategy should pause its bitcoin purchases due to a significant drop in cash reserves and increased dividend obligations.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% and Restructures Governance
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its governance and cutting its budget by 40%, focusing on long-term capital management and enhancing network resilience.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Senate Democrats Investigate $500 Million UAE Investment in Trump's Crypto Firm
Senate Democrats are pushing for hearings to investigate a $500 million investment from UAE officials in Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and its impact on U.S. policy.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin May Decline to $59,000 Short-Term as Liquidity Tightens
Bitcoin is projected to potentially fall to $59,000 in the near term as market liquidity tightens, according to Wintermute's analysis.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $62,000 Amid Ongoing Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin is trending downward toward $62,000 as semiconductor stocks continue to decline, impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto PAC's $5.5 Million Endorsement Leads to Maryland Victory, More Allies Emerge
Adrian Boafo, a Democratic candidate in Maryland, received substantial support from the crypto sector, leading to his primary victory and the advancement of other crypto allies.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Surpasses Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber outperforms Anthropic's banned Mythos AI, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta's New Prediction Market App 'Arena' Enters Development Phase
Meta is in the process of creating 'Arena', a prediction market app that will utilize a points system for users to forecast future events instead of cash bets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Prosus Unveils ToqanClaw, a Privacy-Focused Alternative to OpenClaw
Prosus has launched ToqanClaw, a no-code AI platform designed to help businesses create custom tools while ensuring data privacy and GDPR compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low of $62K Amid Tech Stock Volatility
Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low of $62K as tech stocks declined, reflecting shifting investor risk appetite amid expectations of interest rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ethereum Foundation Reduces Workforce by 20% in Streamlining Effort
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a 20% workforce reduction, letting go of 54 employees as part of a restructuring aimed at efficiency and focus.
Mercation Admin2 min