The Merkle

The Merkle

The Merkle (also known as The Merkle Hash) is a long-standing source of information regarding technology, finance, and cryptocurrency. It specializes in deep-dive articles on blockchain security, privacy-focused tech, and emerging financial technologies.

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NEAR Protocol Ships Confidential Payments, Crosses $19B in Intents Volume, and Partners With Bermuda Government

NEAR Protocol Ships Confidential Payments, Crosses $19B in Intents Volume, and Partners With Bermuda Government

NEAR Protocol has had a month that most blockchain projects would stretch across an entire year. From crossing $19 billion in all-time volume on NEAR Intents to

Chainlink Records 7 New Integrations Across 6 Services and 4 Chains

Chainlink Records 7 New Integrations Across 6 Services and 4 Chains

Something is becoming increasingly clear about Chainlink, the integrations are not slowing down. The protocol drops a fresh adoption update, and the numbers are

Circle Freezes $12.6 Million in Zama’s Confidential USDC Contract on Ethereum

Circle Freezes $12.6 Million in Zama’s Confidential USDC Contract on Ethereum

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has flagged a major stablecoin freeze that is sending shockwaves through the DeFi community. Circle, the issuer of USDC, appears

Exponent Finance Launches V2 To Expand Institutional Yield Markets On Solana

Exponent Finance Launches V2 To Expand Institutional Yield Markets On Solana

From a primarily interest rate swap niche product, Exponent has developed into an onchain capital and yield management marketplace that is fully institutionalized

CFTC Approves Kalshi’s Bitcoin Perpetual Futures In Historic Regulatory First

CFTC Approves Kalshi’s Bitcoin Perpetual Futures In Historic Regulatory First

In a monumental move for the cryptocurrency derivatives landscape in the United States, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has granted its approval

Hyperliquid Rallies As ICE CEO Hints Wall Street Approval, Treasury Data Reveals Widespread Losses

Hyperliquid Rallies As ICE CEO Hints Wall Street Approval, Treasury Data Reveals Widespread Losses

A major endorsement from a traditional finance titan is rapidly placing Hyperliquid among the top DEXs. The statement from Jeff Sprecher, founder of Intercontinental

Chainlink Reserve Surpasses 3.9 Million LINK As Revenue-Driven Accumulation Accelerates

Chainlink Reserve Surpasses 3.9 Million LINK As Revenue-Driven Accumulation Accelerates

The Chainlink Reserve has continued aggressively expanding its LINK holdings after accumulating another 132,002.92 LINK valued at more than $1.1 million, pushing

VanEck Launch First U.S. Spot BNB ETF Amid Institutional Interest

VanEck Launch First U.S. Spot BNB ETF Amid Institutional Interest

VanEck has achieved the first launch of a U.S.-based spot Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund (ETF), representing a major milestone in cryptocurrency investment

Aave Labs Secures FCA Approval To Expand Regulated Crypto Infrastructure In The UK

Aave Labs Secures FCA Approval To Expand Regulated Crypto Infrastructure In The UK

Aave Labs has taken a significant step toward UK regulatory approval following the registration of its subsidiaries, Push Labs Ltd., and Push Virtual Assets Ltd

Falcon Finance And Anchorage Launch fUSD As Regulated Stablecoin Aims To Redefine Institutional Yield Access Under GENIUS Act

Falcon Finance And Anchorage Launch fUSD As Regulated Stablecoin Aims To Redefine Institutional Yield Access Under GENIUS Act

Falcon Finance is poised to be part of the next generation of the development of stable coins by introducing $fUSD, which is a compliant dollar-backed coin intended