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Hacken Identifies Critical Risk in Management of $91 Billion USDT
Hacken has identified significant risks in the management of approximately $91 billion in USDT, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in the contract administration.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
EU Prepares Quantum Act to Boost Quantum Industry
The European Commission plans to introduce the Quantum Act by 2026 to enhance the quantum technology sector, addressing key industry challenges.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coldcard Hacker Transfers $7.7 Million in Bitcoin from Third Wave
A hacker has transferred $7.7 million worth of Bitcoin from Coldcard's third wave of thefts, moving nearly half of the stolen amount, while most remains untouched.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Analysts Warn of Bitcoin Market Risks
CryptoQuant analysts caution that the return of leveraged trading in Bitcoin could lead to new liquidation waves in the market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding Spatial AI and the Distinction Between World Models and Language Models
This article explores spatial AI, its workings, and how world models differ from language models, highlighting their implications in various fields.
Mercation Admin9 min - Crypto
$320 Million in Bitcoin Withdrawn by Alleged White-Hat Hackers from Liquid
Alleged white-hat hackers withdrew $320 million in Bitcoin from Liquid, prompting security concerns and a temporary pause of the Liquid sidechain.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Sparrow Quantum Achieves Photon Flow Rate of 500 Million Per Second
Sparrow Quantum, in partnership with Ruhr University Bochum, has developed a groundbreaking photon source achieving over 500 million photons per second.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Buterin Questions AI's Ability to Undermine Bitcoin Security
Vitalik Buterin challenges predictions of Bitcoin's potential drop, asserting that AI poses little threat to its security.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Military Conflicts Drive Cryptocurrency Adoption in the Middle East
Military conflicts and currency instability have spurred cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East, with transaction volumes projected to surge significantly by 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Three Hikers Rescued After Using Gemini Chatbot for Trip Planning
Three hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after following the Gemini chatbot's advice for their trip, which led to them underpacking food and water.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx Announce Shutdown Plans
Harmony, Router Protocol, and Orionx have announced plans to cease operations, with Harmony proposing a transition to Ethereum and Router Protocol shutting down by September 30.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Satoshi Nakamoto Era Miner Transfers 600 BTC
A dormant Bitcoin miner from the Satoshi Nakamoto era has moved 600 BTC worth about $48 million after 16 years of inactivity.
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