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SharpLink Warns of Threat to Ethereum's Key Advantage Over Bitcoin
SharpLink's CEO warns that EIP-8363 could diminish Ethereum's ability to generate income through staking, impacting its competitiveness against Bitcoin.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hackers Drain Lightning Nodes via BTCPay Vulnerability
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in BTCPay, draining Lightning Network nodes of funds, prompting urgent updates from developers.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bybit Files Lawsuit Against North Korea and Lazarus Group
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency, seeking asset recovery and damages.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger Proposes New Features for $530 Million in Tokenized Assets
New amendments to the XRP Ledger aim to enhance privacy for over $530 million in tokenized assets, allowing institutions to encrypt balances while maintaining visibility for regulators.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Cybercriminals Exploit BNB Chain for Malware Distribution via Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybercriminals are exploiting BNB Chain contracts to spread malware via fake CAPTCHA prompts, posing significant risks to corporate networks.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Trading Volume of Perpetual Futures on CEX Hits 2023 Lows
In July, trading volumes for perpetual futures on CEX dropped to a 2023 low of $4 trillion, with Binance leading the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Tokenized Asset Deposits Surge to $7.4B Amid DeFi Decline: CoinShares
Deposits of tokenized real-world assets surged to $7.4 billion, while total DeFi deposits fell by 15%, according to CoinShares and Token Terminal.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ether.fi Moves Restaking from weETH to New Token weETHs
Ether.fi has moved its restaking feature from weETH to a new token, weETHs, to simplify staking options and manage risks more effectively.
Mercation Admin1 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
MetaMask Unveils AI-Driven Self-Custodial Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, an AI-driven self-custodial wallet for cryptocurrency trading, allowing users to set limits and security preferences for transactions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Uniswap Launches Meme Token Platform on Robinhood Chain
Uniswap Labs has introduced a platform for creating and trading meme tokens on Robinhood Chain, featuring unique liquidity pool mechanisms.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Uniswap Joins the Launchpad Competition on Robinhood Chain
Uniswap has launched Pools.trade, a no-fee token launchpad on Robinhood Chain, intensifying competition in the decentralized trading space.
Mercation Admin5 min