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Binance Highlights Transformation in Stablecoin Landscape
Binance's report reveals a significant rise in stablecoin reserves and their role in connecting traditional finance with digital assets.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Cryptocurrency and Stock Markets Decline After Trump Announces Ceasefire Is "Over" Amid Iran Strikes
Cryptocurrency and stock markets faced a downturn after President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran as "over," leading to increased investor caution.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Base Activates B20 Standard for Native Token Issuance
Base has launched the B20 standard on its mainnet for issuing stablecoins and other tokens, enhancing control mechanisms and compatibility with ERC-20 assets.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
How Telegram is Evolving into a Financial Ecosystem — Insights from ONLY
Telegram is evolving into a financial ecosystem with services like ONLY, allowing users to trade and manage cryptocurrencies seamlessly within the app.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger's latest upgrade faces mixed reception
The XRP Ledger's upgrade to v3.2.0 is gaining validator support but still trails the previous version in node count, with a separate security amendment lagging behind.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Securitize, Backed by BlackRock, Sees 40% Drop After SPAC Debut
Securitize, the BlackRock-backed firm, has seen its stock plummet by 40% following its SPAC merger, highlighting challenges for newly public digital asset companies.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
U.S. SEC Set to Introduce Crypto Regulation This Month to Support Startups
The U.S. SEC is preparing to propose a significant crypto regulation this month aimed at easing regulatory burdens on startups and fundraising activities.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Vanguard Seeks Digital Assets Chief as Crypto Strategy Evolves
Vanguard is on the lookout for a head of digital assets, a key position aimed at reshaping its strategy in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Galaxy Transitions Former Bitcoin Farm to AI Computing
Galaxy Digital has completed the first phase of its Helios campus transformation, leasing 133 MW to CoreWeave for AI computing, with plans for further expansion.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Identifies Vitalik Buterin's Anonymous Text
Vitalik Buterin confirmed that AI accurately identified him as the author of an anonymous Ethereum document, highlighting concerns over online anonymity.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Binance's Share of RWA Trading Exceeds 60%
In 2026, Binance dominated RWA trading with a 60.9% share, processing nearly $1 trillion in transactions, according to CoinDesk Research.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BonkDAO Loses $20 Million Due to Malicious Proposal
BonkDAO reported a $20 million loss due to a malicious governance proposal, prompting exchanges to suspend trading of the BONK token.
Mercation Admin2 min