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Ethereum Foundation Identifies MEV as a Key Risk for the Network
Bastian Aue of the Ethereum Foundation highlights MEV as a critical risk, emphasizing the need for resilience against censorship and maintaining Ethereum's open infrastructure.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
U.S. Senate Enacts Four-Year Ban on Federal CBDC in Housing Bill
The U.S. Senate's housing affordability bill includes a four-year ban on the Federal Reserve's central bank digital currency (CBDC), despite no current plans for one.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Trump Accelerates Quantum Computing Initiatives Amid Bitcoin Risks
Trump has signed executive orders to boost quantum computing and transition to post-quantum cryptography, aiming for a new quantum computer by 2028.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Crypto Sector Calls on Congress to Approve Tax Legislation—Will It Happen This Year?
The crypto industry is urging Congress to pass a tax bill exempting mining and staking rewards from income tax, but its future remains uncertain as midterms approach.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JaredFromSubway MEV Bot Considers Legal Action After $7.5 Million Attack
The trading bot Jaredfromsubway faces potential legal action after a $7.5 million loss due to exploitative transactions that compromised its logic.
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ICE and OKX Collaborate to Introduce Tokenized Securities to Wall Street
Intercontinental Exchange and OKX are joining forces to create a joint venture focused on tokenized securities, pending regulatory approval.
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Bank of England Modifies Stablecoin Regulations, Introduces £40B Issuance Limit
The Bank of England has revised its stablecoin regulations, removing individual holding caps and setting a £40 billion issuance limit per stablecoin.
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Crypto Industry Advocates for Tax Clarity on Mining and Staking
U.S. crypto advocacy groups are urging Congress to pass a bill clarifying tax treatment for mining and staking rewards, allowing for deferred income recognition.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Industry Sets Record for Hacks
The crypto industry faced a record 83 hacks in Q2 2026, resulting in $755.3 million in losses, according to analysts.
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Tokenized Asset Sector Grows by 40%
The tokenized asset market has grown by 40% this year, reaching $51 billion, with significant increases in token holders and trading activity.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Seizing and Reissuing: How Tether Turned USDT into a Tool for Global Control
Tether's USDT has become a global digital dollar, but its centralized nature allows the issuer to freeze funds, raising concerns about user control and privacy.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Germany Develops High-Speed Quantum Random Number Generator
Fraunhofer IPMS has unveiled Q-Dice, a high-speed quantum random number generator that utilizes quantum vacuum fluctuations, achieving speeds over 4 Gbps.
Mercation Admin1 min