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BlackRock, Coinbase, and Others Commit $15 Million to Enhance Bitcoin Security Against Quantum Threats
Nine companies, including BlackRock and Coinbase, are investing $15 million to enhance Bitcoin's defenses against quantum computing threats over three years.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Kazakhstan Approves Strategic Mining Regulations
Kazakhstan has approved new regulations for strategic digital mining, effective August 1, requiring miners to adhere to specific operational and financial guidelines.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Wall Street's Onchain Movement Could Spark Next Crypto Bull Market
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts that the next crypto bull market will emerge from the integration of traditional finance with onchain finance, rather than speculation.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Binance Captures 74% of ETF Perpetual Contracts Market
Binance's market share in ETF perpetual contracts soared to 74% in July 2026, with trading volumes reaching $116 billion in the first seven months of the year.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Grayscale Links Bitcoin Bottom to Fed Policy
Grayscale suggests Bitcoin may have hit its bottom if the Fed pauses rate hikes, while contrasting views predict a later low based on historical cycles.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Bulls Confront Unprecedented Challenges in 17-Year Journey
Bitcoin's market faces an unprecedented macroeconomic environment, with bond yields affecting its performance as BitMEX announces it will shut down operations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stabilizes as Crypto Market Takes a Breather Following July Surge
Bitcoin is currently trading in a tight range of $64,000 to $66,800, having rebounded 13% from its July lows, as the market seeks direction amidst mixed signals.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
AFX Trade on Arbitrum Loses $24M in Hack, Proposes Bounty to Attacker
AFX Trade, a decentralized exchange on Arbitrum, lost $24 million in a hack and has offered the attacker a 30% bounty to return the funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BitMEX Announces Closure
BitMEX will shut down operations on September 23, 2026, urging users to withdraw funds and close positions before then.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 as Alphabet's AI Investments Boost Chip Stocks
Bitcoin remains strong above $65,000 as Alphabet's earnings report boosts chip stocks amid rising AI investments.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitMEX to Cease Operations on September 23, Stops New Registrations
BitMEX, a leading crypto derivatives platform, will close on September 23, 2026, halting new sign-ups and advising users to withdraw their funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BitMEX to Cease Operations by September 23, 2026
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives exchange, will cease operations on September 23, 2026, urging users to withdraw funds and close positions immediately.
Mercation Admin4 min