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Protecting Bitcoin Privacy After Address Disclosure
This article explores how to protect Bitcoin privacy after address exposure, including strategies for managing UTXOs and using anonymization services.
Mercation Admin4 min - Stocks
Metaplanet Shares Drop 17% in Two Days
Metaplanet's stock fell 17% in two days to 244 yen after CEO Simon Gerovich addressed investor concerns amid criticism of the options program.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Fifth Suspect Arrested in Zondacrypto Exchange Investigation
A fifth suspect, Roman Ż., has been detained in the ongoing investigation into the Zondacrypto exchange, facing serious charges of fraud and organized crime.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $80,000 Amid ETF Inflows
Bitcoin remains below $80,000 following ETF inflows, with mixed market signals and a shift in holder dynamics.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Blind Romance Illustrator Returns to Art with AI Assistance
John Paul Ferrara, a blind illustrator, resumes art using AI tools, creating detailed works despite his vision loss.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Identifies Two Key EIPs for Hegota Upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation has prioritized two key EIPs for the Hegota upgrade, aiming for quantum resistance by December 2029.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Cronos Unable to Recover $9.2 Million Following Tectonic Attack
Cronos reported recovering $111.2 million after a Tectonic protocol attack, but $9.2 million remains unrecoverable.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Understanding the Illusion of Social Media Telepathy
Exploring the misconceptions around social media algorithms and their influence, revealing how they predict user behavior without actually reading thoughts.
Mercation Admin13 min - News
Investigation Reveals LG TVs May Listen Even When Off
An investigation reveals that LG TVs may still capture audio and scan networks while appearing off, raising significant privacy concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
OpenAI's Chief Scientist Advocates for a Slowdown in AI Development
OpenAI's chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has called for a voluntary slowdown in AI development until safety standards are established, citing concerns over current safeguards.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Brazilian Banks Boost Crypto Services Amid Regulatory Changes
Brazilian banks are expanding their cryptocurrency offerings, with Itaú, Nubank, and Banco do Brasil leading the way amidst a rapidly growing market and new regulatory frameworks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Meme Coin Amid Skepticism
Hunter Biden is launching his meme coin, LAPTOP, but the crypto community's reaction has been largely skeptical and mocking, questioning the timing and motives behind the project.
Mercation Admin6 min