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Pump.fun's GO Platform Sparks Unusual Bounty Tasks
Pump.fun's GO platform allows users to pay for completing various tasks, resulting in hundreds of unique bounties, including some bizarre requests.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Zcash Plummets 38% Following Revelation of Serious Counterfeiting Flaw
Zcash's value dropped by 38% after a serious vulnerability was revealed, allowing potential counterfeiting without detection for over four years.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin: The Idea Hayek Never Asked For
This article explores the complex relationship between Bitcoin and the ideas of economists like Hayek and Friedman, revealing contradictions in its conception and function.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
Anthropic Warns of AI Self-Improvement Risks
Anthropic highlights the risks of AI self-improvement as it increasingly relies on AI for model development, raising concerns about future autonomy and safety.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Proposal to Limit Prediction Markets for Congress Members in the U.S.
A proposal in the U.S. aims to ban Congress members from using prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, imposing fines for violations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Grayscale Calls Bitcoin Sale by Strategy a 'Stress Test'
Grayscale labels Strategy's recent Bitcoin sale as a 'stress test' for its financial model, raising concerns about its aggressive accumulation strategy.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Rep. Bryan Steil Proposes Including Prediction Markets in Congressional Stock Ban Bill
Rep. Bryan Steil plans to amend the stock ban bill to include prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, amidst a broader federal scrutiny.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Clarity Act Faces Scrutiny Over Bad-Actor Clauses Amid Senate Progress
The Crypto Clarity Act is under scrutiny due to its provisions aimed at combating illicit finance, as advocates push for support from law enforcement amid Senate negotiations.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
OCC Leader Claims Democrats Are Sole Political Pressure in World Liberty Charter Decision
OCC's Jonathan Gould stated Democrats are exerting sole political pressure in the World Liberty Financial bank charter decision, dismissing claims of Trump influence.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Crypto Billionaires Contribute $9.4M to Farage’s Reform UK in Q1
In Q1 2026, cryptocurrency billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo donated $9.4 million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, surpassing contributions to major political parties.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
DOJ Initiative Freezes $3.8 Million in Fraudulent Cryptocurrency with Support from Coinbase and Others
A joint effort involving Coinbase, SpaceX, and others has led to the freezing of $3.8 million in illicit cryptocurrency, aimed at combating fraud.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Essential Due Diligence Questions for Crypto Advisors
As the landscape of stablecoins, regulations, and AI evolves, financial advisors must reassess crucial due diligence questions to ensure they meet client needs effectively.
Mercation Admin6 min