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NEAR Protocol Soars 28% Amid Privacy, AI, and Scaling Developments
NEAR Protocol's token surged 28% in 24 hours and nearly 45% over the week, driven by privacy, AI, and scalability upgrades.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Funds See Inflows Amid Bitcoin and Ethereum Outflows
XRP investment products attracted $42 million last week, while Bitcoin and Ethereum funds experienced significant outflows.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Developer Suggests $1 Billion Organization to Revitalize ETH
Dankrad Feist, a former Ethereum researcher, has proposed a $1 billion organization to succeed the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to enhance ETH's value.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Fantasy Top, the Ethereum-Based Crypto Influencer Game, to Shut Down
Fantasy Top, a unique blend of fantasy sports and NFT trading cards featuring crypto influencers, will shut down at the end of June after two years of operation.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
US Government Allocates $2 Billion to Quantum Computing Amid Bitcoin Threat
The U.S. government is investing over $2 billion in quantum computing to address potential threats to encryption, particularly concerning Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Kraken Obtains VARA License to Operate in Dubai
Kraken has received regulatory approval from VARA to operate in Dubai, offering services like trading and staking to UAE clients.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Blockchain.com Pursues IPO in U.S. Markets
Blockchain.com, a U.K.-based crypto exchange, has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, joining a trend of crypto firms seeking public offerings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
MAPO Token Plummets 96% After Hack
The MAPO token's value plummeted 96% following a hack exploiting a vulnerability in the Butter Network bridge, leading to massive minting of new tokens.
Marcus Reid2 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
Strategy Accumulates 4% of Bitcoin Supply
Strategy has acquired 24,869 BTC, representing 4% of Bitcoin's supply, while BitMine holds 5.28 million ETH, totaling $12.6 billion in assets.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Study: Nearly Half of Russian Crypto Users Don't Verify Asset Origins
A recent study reveals that nearly half of Russian crypto users do not verify the origins of their assets, highlighting a gap in compliance practices.
Aisha Patel1 min