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Bitcoin's $63,000 Level Becomes Crucial for Buyers: Glassnode
Bitcoin's price around $63,000 has become a vital zone for buyers, with significant accumulation from both retail and large investors, according to Glassnode.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Polymarket Aims for $20 Billion Valuation Amidst Rising Competition
Polymarket is looking to raise funds at a $20 billion valuation, following a $15 billion funding round earlier this year.
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BlackRock Launches Tokenized Share Classes for Six European Funds
BlackRock has launched tokenized share classes for six European money market funds, offering a digital format for high-quality investment instruments.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Intesa Sanpaolo Cuts IBIT Holding by 94% in Q2, Increases Ether ETF Position
Intesa Sanpaolo has significantly reduced its stake in the IBIT ETF while tripling its holdings in the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF amid a downturn in crypto prices.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Dinari Launches Tokenized U.S. Stocks for American Investors Amid Rising Competition
Dinari is launching a platform for tokenized U.S. stocks for eligible investors, enhancing competition in the blockchain-based equity sector.
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Putin Signs Law Regulating Cryptocurrency in Russia
President Putin has signed a new law that regulates cryptocurrency transactions in Russia, effective September 1, 2023.
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OpenAI Reports Breakthroughs by Astra in Mathematics
OpenAI's Astra model has achieved significant breakthroughs in mathematics, producing ten new results on longstanding problems, although it remains unavailable to the public.
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Apple Limits Bug Reports Amid AI Submission Surge
Apple has limited the number of bug reports researchers can submit due to a rise in AI-generated entries, losing out on a significant exploit in the process.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cryptocurrency Wallet Manufacturers Warn of Phishing Attacks
Trezor and Foundation alert users about phishing schemes targeting them after the Coldcard vulnerability was revealed, warning against sharing wallet backups.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Watchdog Launches Ads Against Digital Assets Amid Clarity Act Uncertainty
Crypto Watchdog has launched a campaign warning about the risks of cryptocurrencies as the Senate deliberates the Clarity Act, but remains secretive about its funding sources.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
BitGo's Shift to Chainlink Brings LayerZero-to-Chainlink Migrations Close to $15 Billion
BitGo is transitioning to Chainlink for its WBTC cross-chain services, increasing total migrations from LayerZero to Chainlink to nearly $15 billion.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Japan Embraces AI and Combat Drones for Defense
Japan is modernizing its military with a focus on AI and drones as outlined in its latest Defense White Paper, responding to global security challenges.
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