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Worldcoin's WLD Surges 8% Following Grayscale ETF Submission
Worldcoin's WLD token rose by 8% after Grayscale announced plans to launch the first U.S. ETF linked to the biometric cryptocurrency project co-founded by Sam Altman.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
The Dangers of Dust
Research reveals a surge in address poisoning attacks on Ethereum and BNB Chain, leading to significant financial losses.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
XRP Surges 4% as Traders Monitor Potential Breakout Towards $1.35
XRP has surged 4.6% to approximately $1.13, with traders observing a potential breakout towards $1.35 as it tests short-term resistance levels.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Fifth Consecutive Day of Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs have reported five consecutive days of inflows, reaching $727 million in total, as interest returns after a period of outflows.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches Two-Week Peak Near $65,500 Amid Semiconductor Recovery
Bitcoin has surged to a two-week high of approximately $65,500, driven by a recovery in semiconductor stocks and significant ETF inflows.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bank of Korea Expands CBDC Pilot to 500,000 Users
The Bank of Korea will advance its CBDC pilot in September, allowing 500,000 users and integrating new features like biometric payments and government subsidies.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Russia's Comprehensive Crypto Legislation Nears Final Approval
Russia's State Duma is on the verge of finalizing its first comprehensive cryptocurrency law, allowing crypto use for international trade but banning domestic payments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cardano Implements Hard Fork with Community-Approved Upgrade
Cardano's Van Rossem upgrade, the first community-driven hard fork, has been implemented without Input Output's direct involvement, enhancing scalability and reducing costs.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Positive Inflows After Prolonged Outflows
Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $75.7 million for the week ending July 17, marking a recovery after significant outflows. However, this recovery is minor compared to the overall losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Hut 8 Leases AI Capacity Worth $9.8 Billion
Hut 8 has signed a $9.8 billion lease for AI capacity, fully commercializing its Beacon Point campus, while IREN announces $2.8 billion in new AI contracts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitmine Reduces ETH Purchases, Allocates $86M for Stock Buyback
Bitmine has slowed its Ethereum purchases, adding only $14 million in ETH as it focuses on a significant stock buyback of $86 million.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
US Residents Increasingly Pay for Peptides with Bitcoin
US residents are increasingly using Bitcoin to purchase peptides, with sales reaching $32 million in Q1 2026, a 700% increase from the previous year.
Mercation Admin2 min