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Cardano Developers Hand Over Node Control to Community
IOG has transferred control of a Cardano network node to the community, marking a significant step towards decentralization ahead of the Van Rossem hard fork.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Trezor Responds to ZachXBT's Criticism of Hardware Wallets
Trezor's CCO Danny Sanders admits hardware wallets can be inconvenient, responding to ZachXBT's criticism while defending their security for average users.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Mark Second Consecutive Week of Gains
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a net inflow of $75.5 million, marking their second consecutive week of gains, driven primarily by BlackRock's IBIT.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Scattered Spider Hackers Sentenced, Hardware Wallet Attacks, and Other Cybersecurity News
This week’s cybersecurity highlights include malware targeting macOS, sentencing of Scattered Spider hackers, and fake GitHub repositories spreading infostealers.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Cardano Rises as Development Becomes More Decentralized
Input Output is transferring control of Cardano's core infrastructure to external firms, marking a significant move towards decentralization.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Citadel Securities Allocates $400M to Crypto.com Valued at $20B
Citadel Securities has made a substantial $400 million investment in Crypto.com, elevating its valuation to $20 billion, marking a significant shift in the firm’s approach to the crypto landscape.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto.com Achieves $20B Valuation Following $400M Investment from Citadel Securities
Crypto.com has secured a $400 million investment from Citadel Securities, achieving a valuation of $20 billion and marking its entry into institutional funding.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
HTX Trading Volume Exceeds $870 Billion in First Half of 2026
HTX reported a trading volume exceeding $870 billion in H1 2026, with significant user growth and multiple awards for its services.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Exchanges Are Just an Option Now: What Non-Custodial Wallets Can Do in 2026
In 2026, non-custodial wallets are evolving to handle more trading tasks, while centralized exchanges are becoming specialized tools.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ether Experiences a Steeper Decline Than Bitcoin as HYPE Plummets 10% Amid Chip Market Turmoil
Ether's value dropped significantly, falling 4% to $1,850, while HYPE plunged 10% amid a broader sell-off in Asian semiconductor stocks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$28 Million Ether Bet Seeks Gains from Market Volatility
A trader's recent $28 million ether position is structured to capitalize on significant price volatility before July 24.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Introduces Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*Trade
Morgan Stanley has launched trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*TRADE, allowing users to manage crypto alongside traditional investments.
Mercation Admin2 min