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UK Fraud Review Suggests Judge Training for Crypto and AI Scams
A UK review suggests judges receive training for handling rising cases of AI-driven fraud and cryptocurrency laundering, as fraud could soon account for half of all crime.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BlackRock Reports 39% Drop in Crypto Assets Despite $15 Billion Inflows
BlackRock's digital asset funds dropped nearly 39% in value despite $15 billion in net inflows over the past year due to significant market losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Noxa's Revenue Giveaway Leaves Robinhood Chain's Memecoin Market in Turmoil
Noxa, the launchpad for CASHCAT, amassed nearly $12 million before ceasing operations, leading to a crisis in Robinhood Chain's memecoin economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Japan Updates Crypto Classification, Sets Stage for Tax Reductions
Japan has redefined cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, facilitating a new tax structure and potential for bitcoin ETFs starting in 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CEO States Strategy Remains 'Very Secure' Until Bitcoin Hits $8,000-$10,000
MicroStrategy's CEO Phong Le stated that the company's strategy remains stable unless Bitcoin falls to $8,000-$10,000, emphasizing a focus on capital structure resilience.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Rally Slows as Investors Assess Inflation Figures and Oil Prices
Bitcoin's recent rally has slowed as investors absorb U.S. inflation data and rising oil prices complicate the outlook for the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
ISO Standardizes Post-Quantum Algorithm Classic McEliece
ISO has standardized the Classic McEliece algorithm for post-quantum encryption, enhancing security against quantum computer attacks.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Japan Recognizes Crypto Assets as Financial Instruments
Japan's parliament has recognized cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, paving the way for new regulations and potential crypto ETFs.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
EthSystems Emerges as For-Profit Entity from Ethereum's Privacy Initiative
EthSystems has launched as a new for-profit firm focused on creating privacy solutions for institutional use of Ethereum, spun out from the Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Stabilizes Amid Middle East Strife and U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin remains stable at a three-week high despite rising U.S.-Iran tensions, countering the positive impact of a recent U.S. inflation report.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Stripe proposes a significant $53 billion acquisition of PayPal
Stripe has made a $53 billion offer to acquire PayPal, partnering with Advent International, but PayPal has yet to respond to the proposal.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Nokia to Launch AI Equipment for Mobile Networks
Nokia has introduced the AI-RAN platform for mobile networks, set to begin pilot implementations in late 2026, leveraging Nvidia technology for enhanced efficiency.
Mercation Admin1 min