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Crypto Pioneer Turns $20 Million Family Investment into Billion-Dollar Fund, Advocates for Bitcoin
James Wo, CEO of DFG, has transformed a $20 million family investment into a billion-dollar crypto fund, emphasizing bitcoin's dominance over ether.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
The Loyal Supporters of Terra Luna After Do Kwon's Exit
Pedro, aka Vegas, is one of the dedicated supporters of Terra Luna Classic, a blockchain community that continues to thrive despite the abandonment by its founder, Do Kwon.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
WLD Drops 20% After Maelstrom Fund Sells Entire Position
Worldcoin (WLD) plummeted 20% following the Maelstrom fund's complete sell-off, despite earlier statements from its CIO about holding the asset.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Taylor Hornby Plans Monero Audit After Discovering Zcash Bug
Taylor Hornby, who uncovered a significant flaw in Zcash, is set to audit Monero and other privacy coins next as part of his ongoing security efforts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
WLD Drops 20% Following Hayes' Token Sale After Promising to Hold
WLD dropped 20% after Arthur Hayes sold his Worldcoin stake, reversing his previous commitment to hold it, amid concerns over SpaceX stock.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bank of Russia Limits Access to BTC, ETH, and USDT for Retail Investors
The Bank of Russia will limit retail investors to only BTC, ETH, and USDT, maintaining strict regulations and investment limits.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Cardano's Social Engagement Rises as ADA Plummets Below 20 Cents
Cardano's ADA token has dropped to $0.16, its lowest since December 2020, while social media engagement surges amid concerns over the ecosystem's viability.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Zcash's Market Cap Takes a Hit—Is Recovery Possible for ZEC?
Zcash's market cap has been significantly affected by a vulnerability that raised concerns over counterfeit minting, leading to a 40% drop in value.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Seven New Crypto Tax Bills Introduced in Congress
House Republicans have introduced seven new crypto tax bills, including exemptions for staking rewards and a $10 de minimis for gas fees, but lacking broader exemptions for everyday crypto transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMine Sets Preferred Stock Offering with 9.5% Dividend
BitMine has announced a preferred stock offering aiming to raise $274 million, with a 9.5% dividend, to expand its Ethereum treasury and infrastructure.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Zcash Treasury Supported by Winklevoss Sees Nearly 40% Drop Due to Privacy Bug
Cypherpunk Technologies, backed by the Winklevoss twins, saw a 37% drop in shares due to concerns over a Zcash bug that could lead to counterfeit coins.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Approaches $1.10 as Liquidation Selling Drives Prices Down
XRP has dropped to multi-month lows, nearing $1.10 as a result of liquidation-driven selling. Traders are now watching key support levels as the market sentiment shifts.
Mercation Admin3 min