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Zcash Launches New Node Aiming for Visa-Scale Privacy Processing 50,000 Transactions Per Second
Zcash has introduced the Zakura client, a new full node software designed to achieve Visa-level transaction privacy at 50,000 transactions per second.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
DOG Mode Highlights Bitcoin's Upcoming Governance Debate
Leonidas' DOG Mode client is contesting Bitcoin's relay policies, reigniting debates on censorship and network governance.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$1.6 Billion in Crypto Liquidity Remains Untapped
Research shows $1.6 billion in crypto liquidity remains underutilized, with $542 million consistently outside active trading ranges, missing out on significant fees.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Comparing GPT-5.6 and Fable 5: Key Considerations
This article compares OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models with Anthropic's Fable 5, focusing on pricing, capabilities, and performance in various tests.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Large Traders Bet on Bitcoin Reaching $72,000 by Month-End
Large traders are making significant bets on Bitcoin reaching $72,000 by the end of July, coinciding with the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Hits Record Low
The Coinbase Premium Index for Bitcoin has hit a record low, remaining negative for 60 days, indicating weak retail investor interest.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Highlights Gaps in Bitcoin Strategy
CryptoQuant analysts highlight gaps in the Bitcoin Strategy, emphasizing the need for clearer buying and selling rules despite recent liquidity risk management steps.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Cardano Developers Hand Over Node Control to Community
IOG has transferred control of a Cardano network node to the community, marking a significant step towards decentralization ahead of the Van Rossem hard fork.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Trezor Responds to ZachXBT's Criticism of Hardware Wallets
Trezor's CCO Danny Sanders admits hardware wallets can be inconvenient, responding to ZachXBT's criticism while defending their security for average users.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Why is Russia Implementing a Mandatory 48-Hour Crypto Freeze?
This article discusses Russia's new cryptocurrency regulations, including a mandatory 48-hour freeze on large transfers, and the impact of AI on the tech industry.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Mark Second Consecutive Week of Gains
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a net inflow of $75.5 million, marking their second consecutive week of gains, driven primarily by BlackRock's IBIT.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Launch of Kimi K3 Triggers Chipmaker Stock Sell-off
The launch of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model has triggered a significant sell-off in semiconductor stocks globally, with major declines in Asia and the U.S.
Mercation Admin2 min