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Hyperliquid's RWA Perpetuals Surge Impacting HYPE Revenue
Hyperliquid's surge in trading activity has led to a significant decline in its revenue supporting the HYPE token, despite record open interest in perpetual contracts.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
MetaMask Expands Access to AI-Compatible Wallet
MetaMask has launched its Agent Wallet, enabling AI agents to perform on-chain transactions autonomously under user-defined rules.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Whales Accumulate XRP and Bitcoin: Signs of a Market Shift?
CryptoQuant reports that large holders of XRP and Bitcoin are increasing their investments, indicating a potential end to the bear market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Circle Unveils Arc: A Dedicated Blockchain for Stablecoins
Circle has introduced Arc, a blockchain specifically designed for stablecoin applications, with a public mainnet launch scheduled for September 16, 2026.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
CoinShares Analysts Report Growth in Real-World Assets Amid DeFi Decline
CoinShares and Token Terminal report a rise in real-world assets to $7.4 billion, despite a decline in DeFi deposits, highlighting a shift in financial utility.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
JPYC Secures $38 Million in Series B Funding from AZ-COM Maruwa
JPYC Inc. raised $38 million in Series B funding led by AZ-COM Maruwa to support its yen-pegged stablecoin expansion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CASHCAT Surges 120% in a Week as Robinhood Chain Reaches $774 Million in Value Locked
CASHCAT, a memecoin on Robinhood Chain, surged 120% in a week, reaching an $86 million market cap as the chain's total value locked hits $774 million.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payment Options Through Zerohash
Visa is enhancing its payment services by partnering with Zerohash to allow clients to use stablecoins for payouts and account funding.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Circle Selects Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock as Validators for Arc Launch
Circle is set to launch its Arc blockchain on September 16, with Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock among the founding validators, while reporting strong financial results for Q2.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Analyzing Bitcoin Positioning: Insights from Lionsoul Global
Gregory Mall from Lionsoul Global analyzes bitcoin allocation strategies within various market conditions, emphasizing the importance of both the amount and method of holding bitcoin.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Circle Unveils Validators for Arc Blockchain
Circle has introduced validators for its Arc blockchain, aimed at enhancing stablecoin payments, with a public mainnet launch set for September 16.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Yellow Card Secures $40 Million to Enhance Stablecoin Processing
Yellow Card has raised $40 million to enhance its stablecoin payment systems, increasing its total funding to over $120 million and expanding its global operations.
Mercation Admin4 min