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Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Near $77,000 and the Liquid Network Hack
Bitcoin dipped to around $76,000, with hackers returning most of the stolen BTC from Liquid Network. Ethereum Foundation announced key updates for Hegota.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
TRM Labs Finds Minimal AI Agent Activity in Online Payments
TRM Labs reports that AI agents account for a minimal portion of payment activity on Coinbase's x402 protocol, with only 0.6% to 7.5% linked to them.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Needs to Break Above $81,700
CryptoQuant reports that Bitcoin must exceed $81,700 to confirm a bullish trend after a recent 24% increase, facing significant resistance ahead.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Revolut Exposes Customer Data in Government Scam Incident
Revolut inadvertently leaked sensitive customer data, including passports and Bitcoin transactions, after falling for a fraudulent government request.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Golden Cross Fades as Rate Hike Speculation Increases
Bitcoin's recent golden cross fades as the cryptocurrency reacts to rising rate hike expectations, trading at $77,438 after peaking earlier in the day.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Robinhood Sees 61% Surge in Crypto Trading Volume in August
In August, Robinhood's crypto trading volume jumped 61% to $17.5 billion, though it remains below last year's figures. Event contracts also saw significant growth.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitwise to Liquidate Dogecoin ETF Ahead of First Year
Bitwise is set to close its Dogecoin ETF less than a year after its launch, with shareholders to receive cash based on their shares' value.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges as Inflation Figures Are Assessed Ahead of Fed Meeting
Bitcoin's price is on the rise as market participants analyze recent inflation data ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Blockstream Declines Ransom Demand for $47M in Bitcoin from Liquid Hack
Blockstream has rejected ransom demands for the $47 million in Bitcoin stolen from its Liquid Network, vowing to pursue legal avenues for recovery.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Recovers from Drop to $76,000 Following U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin rebounded from a dip to $76,000 after the U.S. inflation report showed rising consumer prices, while Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies also gained.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
AI Agents Reduce Bitcoin Quantum Attack Costs by 86%
AI agents have successfully reduced the cost of executing quantum attacks on Bitcoin and Ethereum by 86%, raising concerns about cybersecurity in the crypto space.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Albuquerque Imposes Ban on Bitcoin ATMs, Operators Given 45 Days for Removal
Albuquerque has enacted a ban on Bitcoin ATMs, requiring operators to remove them within 45 days, citing concerns over fraud and misuse.
Mercation Admin2 min