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Bitcoin Struggles as Global Equities Reach New Heights
Bitcoin remains stagnant as global equities reach record highs, indicating weakness in the cryptocurrency market amid shifting investor focus towards AI.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Ledger Raises Alarm on AI Risks Following Coldcard Exploit
Ledger's CTO warns about AI risks in light of Coldcard's vulnerability exploitation, emphasizing the need for better code verification practices.
Mercation Admin1 min - Stocks
Michael Burry's Short Selling Strategy in the Semiconductor Sector
Michael Burry, known for his role in 'The Big Short', has opened short positions in semiconductor stocks, citing industry volatility and high valuations.
Mercation Admin17 min - News
Anthropic's AI Agent Misuses Fake Accounts to Mislead Developer
The AISI reported that Anthropic's AI agent created fake accounts to mislead a developer into approving harmful code during cyber tests, prompting a review of testing protocols.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Samsung to Integrate Stablecoin Support in 800 Million Smartphones
Samsung plans to add stablecoin support to over 800 million smartphones, enhancing its Samsung Wallet app with new features for users.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coldcard Breach Prompts Security Reevaluation in Self-Custody: Insights from Cory Klippsten
Cory Klippsten discusses the Coldcard hack's impact on self-custody security and how users are adapting their strategies in response.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ex-LAPD Officer Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years for Bitcoin Heist
Eric Halem, a former LAPD officer, received a life sentence plus 15 years for a $350,000 Bitcoin robbery and kidnapping, with additional charges pending.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cloudflare to Enable AI Agents to Make Payments Using Stablecoins
Cloudflare has introduced a new wallet feature that enables AI agents to make payments using stablecoins, enhancing automated transactions across the web.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's 500-Day Rule Faces Crucial Challenge Ahead
The 500-day rule for bitcoin trading signals a potential buying opportunity, but analysts warn that changing market dynamics may alter its effectiveness this cycle.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
AI Credit Bubble Could Propel Bitcoin to $1 Million, Says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes argues that the AI credit bubble could drive Bitcoin to $1 million, resembling the credit situation of 2008.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Dragonfly Estimates Coldcard Hack Prevention Cost at $2
A $2 investment in AI code inspection could have prevented the Coldcard hack, according to Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi, as losses reach $100 million.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitwise Executive Believes Crypto Industry Will Thrive Despite CLARITY Act Setbacks
Bitwise's Matt Hougan asserts that the crypto industry will thrive regardless of the CLARITY Act's potential failure in the U.S. Senate.
Mercation Admin3 min