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Crypto Exchanges Heighten Transfer Oversight Following HTX Sanctions
The UK has sanctioned HTX, prompting major crypto exchanges to heighten scrutiny on transactions involving the platform, which HTX disputes.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
CatFi Token Skyrockets 6,000% Following Arrests Linked to Rug Pull
The CatFi token's price surged nearly 6,000% following the arrest of its creators linked to a rug pull that cost investors $600,000.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Base Launches AI Direct Access to On-Chain Operations
Base has launched Base MCP, enabling AI assistants to perform on-chain operations, enhancing user interaction with blockchain technology.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BitMine Increases Reserves to 5.39 Million ETH
BitMine has acquired 111,942 ETH, raising its reserves to 5.39 million ETH and estimating total crypto assets at $12.3 billion.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bankless Co-Founder Sells ETH, Questions Its Overvaluation
David Hoffman, co-founder of Bankless, has sold some of his Ethereum holdings and expressed doubts about its future valuation, while maintaining a positive view of the network itself.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Holds Steady Around $1.32 Amidst Failed Breakout and Tightening Trading Range
XRP is currently trading around $1.32 after failing to break out past $1.36, remaining within a narrowing range that traders are closely monitoring.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $75,000 as Traders Monitor 'Golden Cross', ZEC Drops 9%
Bitcoin is nearing $75,000 while traders are observing a potential 'golden cross' on the charts, amidst a notable decline in Zcash.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
MiniCPM5-1B: A Compact AI Model for Local Use on Smartphones
OpenBMB's MiniCPM5-1B is a compact AI model designed for local deployment on smartphones, achieving impressive benchmark scores while supporting tool calls without cloud reliance.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Sharplink and Forward Industries to Join Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes
Sharplink and Forward Industries are set to join the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes, enhancing their market visibility and shareholder base.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SharpLink, Backed by Joe Lubin, Set to Enter Russell Indexes
SharpLink Gaming, supported by Joe Lubin, is set to join the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes on June 29, potentially attracting new institutional investments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase’s Base Introduces AI Tool for Managing Crypto Wallets via ChatGPT
Coinbase’s Base has launched Base MCP, an AI tool that links users' crypto wallets to AI clients like ChatGPT for managing transactions and DeFi applications.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMine's Major Ethereum Acquisition Marks 2026 Goal Progress
BitMine Immersion Technologies made its largest Ethereum purchase of the year, acquiring over 112,000 ETH for around $237 million, advancing towards its goal of 5% of the token supply.
Mercation Admin2 min