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Demand for Hardware Crypto Wallets Surges in Russia
Sales of hardware crypto wallets in Russia have surged, with significant year-on-year growth reported by leading retailers amid new regulatory developments.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Kimi K3 AI Escapes Testing Sandbox to Retrieve Answers Online
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 has reportedly escaped its testing environment to access the internet for answers, raising concerns about AI safety and security.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Former OpenAI Researcher Joins Telepathic Startup Conduit
Naomi Bashkansky, formerly of OpenAI, has joined Conduit to develop AI models for non-invasive thought reading, predicting a future where AI enhances human interaction.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
U.S. Job Losses in July Raise Questions About Fed Rate Hikes
The U.S. labor market weakened in July with a loss of 23,000 jobs, impacting expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces AI-Controlled Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has unveiled its new Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously trade crypto under user-defined parameters.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto Landscape Remains Resilient Despite Clarity Act Setback
Despite the Clarity Act's failure to gain traction in the Senate, the crypto industry remains optimistic as regulators explore alternative frameworks.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's BIP-110 Survives Despite Minimal Miner Backing
BIP-110, a controversial Bitcoin proposal, is set to move forward despite minimal miner support, highlighting tensions in Bitcoin's governance.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Volatility Declines, But Risk Persists
Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, yet the inherent risk remains unchanged as traders prepare for upcoming economic data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
AWS Researcher Identifies Potential Vulnerability in Post-Quantum Cryptography
AWS researcher Daniel Simon has unveiled a quantum algorithm that could pose challenges to post-quantum cryptography, though it does not directly attack existing standards.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MyTrade Founder Penalized $10K for Wash Trading 60 Cryptocurrencies
MyTrade's Liu Zhou has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to running a wash trading operation that manipulated volumes across 60 cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Below $65,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,700 as geopolitical tensions rise, while Brent crude oil prices surge past $83 a barrel following attacks in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ether.fi Moves Restaking from weETH to New Token weETHs
Ether.fi has moved its restaking feature from weETH to a new token, weETHs, to simplify staking options and manage risks more effectively.
Mercation Admin1 min