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XRP Ledger Proposal Prevents Costly Flash Loan Attacks in DeFi
The XRP Ledger's latest proposal highlights its transaction architecture, which makes flash loan attacks unfeasible, potentially protecting the network from significant DeFi losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Wall Street Faces Trillion-Dollar Challenge: AI-Driven Security Threats Keep Major Banks from Blockchain
AI-driven security threats are hindering major banks' interest in blockchain, according to CertiK's Ronghui Gu, who noted a surge in DeFi exploits in April.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Grayscale: Hyperliquid is on Track to Become a Major Financial Player
Grayscale reports that Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform, is rapidly evolving into a broader financial services infrastructure, aiming to challenge traditional markets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ripple reportedly spearheading $1 billion XRP treasury initiative
Ripple Labs is reportedly leading an initiative to raise at least $1 billion for a new public-market vehicle focused on accumulating XRP, testing institutional demand in a cooling market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Who Crashed Bitcoin? Market Trap and AI Uprising
This week’s Deconstruction explores Bitcoin's decline, AI threats to developers, Ethereum's upgrade challenges, and solutions for DAOs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Wintermute Links Kalshi and Polymarket by Providing Liquidity
Wintermute is now providing liquidity to Polymarket and Kalshi, enhancing trading efficiency in the prediction market space.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Aave Proposes Unified Technical Standard for Asset Listings
Aave Labs has introduced a new Technical Asset Listing Framework to standardize asset listings for Aave V3, V4, and Aave Horizon, enhancing transparency and monitoring.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
OKX Ventures acquires $53 million stake in Coinone exchange
OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest $53 million for significant stakes in Coinone, enhancing their presence in the Korean crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Surges Past $1.30 Amid Volume Spike, Yet Bears Retain Dominance
XRP has bounced back above $1.30 after a surge in trading volume, but it still faces significant resistance and bearish sentiment in the broader market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Global Implications of the Clarity Act
The Clarity Act could position the U.S. as a leader in global crypto regulations, but critics warn it may weaken anti-money laundering efforts worldwide.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
DeFi's $20 Billion TVL Decline: A Market Resilience Test
Despite a $20 billion TVL drop, DeFi advocates, including Andrew Forson, argue that the sector is resilient and witnessing significant growth in stablecoin adoption.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Sui Blockchain Faces Another Outage as Transaction Processing Stops
The Sui blockchain is facing its second outage of the year, disrupting transaction processing as the team works on a solution.
Mercation Admin3 min