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Ripple's CEO Reveals Company Considered Shutdown Amid SEC Lawsuit
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company considered shutting down and distributing XRP to shareholders during the SEC lawsuit.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Exploring Robinhood Chain: An Ethereum Layer-2 Network for Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain designed for tokenized stocks and assets, integrating DeFi applications and enhancing transaction efficiency.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
AI Uncovers Ethereum Vulnerability Requiring Human Verification
AI agents at the Ethereum Foundation discovered a crash vulnerability in the gossipsub system, but human intervention was crucial to validate the findings amidst false positives.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Why the Fed is Worrying Bitcoin Again and How Ethereum Prepares for the Quantum Era
This week discusses Ethereum's new roadmap, the Fed's hawkish stance, Strategy's Bitcoin sale, and Solana's identity crisis.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Ledger Researchers Uncover Physical Attack Method on Tangem Wallet
Ledger researcher Baptiste Boualo revealed a vulnerability in Tangem wallets, allowing a laser attack to reset passwords and access stored assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Utilizes AI Agents to Identify Protocol Bugs
The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Security team has deployed AI agents to identify bugs in its blockchain protocol, revealing a mix of real vulnerabilities and false positives.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain Makes a Splash in the Cryptocurrency Market
Robinhood Chain has rapidly gained traction in the crypto space, processing significant trading volumes and attracting attention with its meme coins.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Socket Discovers Malicious Injective SDK Version on npm
Socket researchers found a compromised Injective SDK version on npm that intercepted sensitive wallet information, affecting numerous users.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches $64,400 as Altcoin Optimism Grows
Bitcoin's price climbed to $64,400 as altcoin optimism rises, despite declines in U.S. equities. Lighter (LIT) surged over 200% since May 16, driven by a new partnership.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows as Ether Funds End Inflow Streak
U.S. bitcoin ETFs faced a $95 million outflow while ether funds ended a five-day inflow streak with a $52 million loss, as market activity remains cautious.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Climbs 2% as Buyers Overcome $1.10 Resistance
XRP has increased by 2% after breaking through the $1.10 resistance, with traders now eyeing this level as potential support.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Arbitrum Surges 19% Following Robinhood's $568 Million Onchain Trading Boom
Arbitrum's ARB token surged by 19% as Robinhood's new blockchain achieved $568 million in trading volume, significantly benefiting the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Mercation Admin4 min