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Mercuryo launched the virtual debit card Spend, which is powered by Mastercard and tied to a non-custodial wallet. Aimed at European users, the card operates in euros and integrates with popular payment platforms like Google Pay and Apple Pay, accessible in most regions globally. 
What Is Merged Mining?
Merged mining is a solution for miners who want to mine two or more coins using the same computational power. Mining is characteristic of Proof of Work blockchains, where network participants solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. What’s Driving Investors to Withdraw Bitcoin from Exchanges?
The crypto market is in the midst of another transformation, with the mass movement of Bitcoin out of exchanges being a notable marker. This trend indicates a strategic shift by investors, who are increasingly opting to store their crypto assets in private wallets. 
Social Engineering in Crypto: Top 5 Fraud Schemes
A recent hacking incident has highlighted that while fraudsters' tactics may vary technically, their underlying principles are remarkably consistent. In today’s digital landscape, recognizing emerging scam tactics is an essential skill for any crypto users. 
As detailed in The Crypto Wealth Report 2024, the number of crypto billionaires has risen by 27% over the last year, now totaling 28, while the number of millionaires has soared by 95% to 172,300. This increase closely aligns with the overall market capitalization, which climbed by 89%. 
Zhang Moumou, the mastermind behind a $14 billion crypto pyramid scheme, has been extradited from Thailand to China. This event marks the first successful extradition of an economic crime suspect between the two countries since the two countries signed the extradition treaty in 1999. 
What Are VC-Backed Tokens: The Role of Large Crypto Investors
Funding has a decisive role in crypto. Projects need capital for development, user experience design, testing, and other purposes. The sale of a native cryptocurrency is a common way to raise funds. In the case of VC-backed tokens, large investors access a portion of the token’s total supply before the public launch. 
WhiteBIT, Europe's leading crypto exchange and sponsor of the Ukrainian national football team, is now offering presale tickets for the Ukraine vs Czech Republic match. The game is part of the UEFA Nations League and will take place at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław, Poland. 
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox, intends to launch a new trading platform named EllipX, with a focus on transparency and user-friendliness. This new exchange is set to begin operations in Europe by the end of this month, with its base in Poland. 
South Korean tech giant Naver has partnered with blockchain platform Chiliz to launch its first cryptocurrency wallet—Naver Pay Wallet. According to the company, this new non-custodial wallet could potentially provide over 33 million users with access to digital assets. 
Blake Benthall asserts that the U.S. government needs to collaborate more closely with cryptocurrency companies to create effective regulations and ensure compliance with the law. He believes that some officials advocate for strict measures due to their misunderstanding of new technologies. 
