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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 - Crypto
AFX Trade Suspends Bridge Operations After $24.15 Million USDC Drain
AFX Trade has suspended its USDC custody bridge on Arbitrum after a significant security breach that drained $24.15 million. The company is investigating the incident and working to recover the stolen assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitfinex Analysts Highlight $68,000 as Key Level for Bitcoin
Bitfinex analysts identify $68,000 as a critical resistance level for Bitcoin, while $63,000 serves as key support amid a calm market phase.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Korbit Joins Mirae Group, Marking a Milestone in South Korea's Crypto Landscape
Korbit, South Korea's first cryptocurrency exchange, has been acquired by Mirae Asset Group, marking a significant shift in the crypto landscape of the region.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Protocols Linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum Lose $35 Million in Series of Attacks
In a rapid 6-hour sequence, multiple cross-chain protocols, including Verus and B² Network, lost over $35 million due to exploited vulnerabilities, underscoring persistent security weaknesses.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
AFX Trade on Arbitrum Loses $24 Million Due to Compromised Bridge Keys
AFX Trade, a decentralized exchange on Arbitrum, lost over $24 million after a hacker compromised validator signing keys, while its native bridge remained secure.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Whales Increase Holdings as Smaller Investors Liquidate
XRP whales have increased their holdings by 2.8% in five weeks, while smaller investors have liquidated, pushing the price above $1.16. This divergence signals bullish trends for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Declines Amid Rising Oil Prices and Interest Rates
As Bitcoin struggles under the weight of rising oil prices and interest rates, regulatory uncertainties loom large, impacting market confidence.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings, Reports $112 Million Loss
Tesla has maintained its bitcoin treasury at 11,509 BTC, reporting a $112 million impairment loss amid a 14% drop in bitcoin's value during Q2.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Payward and GTN Expand xStocks to Global Markets Beyond the U.S.
Payward and GTN are set to expand xStocks, allowing access to international equities beyond the U.S., including markets in Hong Kong, Europe, and South Korea.
Mercation Admin2 min