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Why the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve is Stuck on Paper
The U.S. Bitcoin reserve initiative, launched in 2025, has stalled, revealing a lack of clarity and purpose compared to other countries like Kazakhstan and El Salvador.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
HTX Trading Volume Exceeds $870 Billion in First Half of 2026
HTX reported a trading volume exceeding $870 billion in H1 2026, with significant user growth and multiple awards for its services.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Developers Propose Protecting Bitcoin Ownership Rights After Quantum Hacking
Project Eleven has introduced a zero-knowledge proof prototype to help Bitcoin owners verify control over their funds in the face of potential quantum hacking threats.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Exchanges Are Just an Option Now: What Non-Custodial Wallets Can Do in 2026
In 2026, non-custodial wallets are evolving to handle more trading tasks, while centralized exchanges are becoming specialized tools.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ordinals Developer Launches Bitcoin Client as Alternative to BIP-110
Leonidas, co-founder of Runestone, has launched the DOG Mode Bitcoin client, which simplifies transactions without needing majority miner support, unlike BIP-110.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ether Experiences a Steeper Decline Than Bitcoin as HYPE Plummets 10% Amid Chip Market Turmoil
Ether's value dropped significantly, falling 4% to $1,850, while HYPE plunged 10% amid a broader sell-off in Asian semiconductor stocks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Links Bitcoin Outlook to Strategy's Cash Reserves
JPMorgan analysts see positive signs for Bitcoin from Strategy's cash reserves and futures inflows, despite recent ETF volatility.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin’s anti-spam initiative receives a 'DOG Mode' response
Leonidas introduces DOG Mode, a new Bitcoin client that bypasses BIP 110, aiming to ease transaction restrictions without requiring miner approval.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 Amid New U.S. Strikes on Iran and Trump’s China Remarks
Bitcoin's value has dipped below $64,000 following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran and President Trump's comments about China, raising geopolitical tensions and impacting risk sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Introduces Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*Trade
Morgan Stanley has launched trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*TRADE, allowing users to manage crypto alongside traditional investments.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Recovery Proposal Addresses Quantum Security Concerns
Project Eleven has launched a post-quantum proof technique to help Bitcoin users prove wallet ownership after quantum computers can break existing security measures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
T. Rowe Price Introduces First Actively Managed Multi-Token Crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price has launched the first actively managed multi-token crypto ETF, TKNZ, providing diversified exposure to various cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin4 min