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Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Partners with Chinese AI Developers
World Liberty Financial, linked to Donald Trump, partners with Chinese AI company WorldClaw, raising national security concerns.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
South Korea Imposes Restrictions on Polymarket Access
South Korea has blocked access to Polymarket, citing gambling law violations, joining over 30 jurisdictions with similar restrictions.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Bitpanda Faces First MiCA Penalty in Europe with €70,000 Fine
Austria's FMA has imposed a €70,000 fine on Bitpanda, marking the first disclosed penalty under the EU's MiCA regulation for procedural and disclosure violations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
South Korean Regulator Limits Access to Polymarket
The Korea Communications Standards Commission has blocked access to Polymarket, labeling it an illegal gambling platform, citing concerns over various market types.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Payward, Kraken's Parent Company, Partners with Anthropic for Cybersecurity
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing, utilizing Claude Mythos 5 for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Minnesota Challenges xAI's Grok Over Digital Sexual Violence Law
Minnesota is contesting xAI's attempt to halt a groundbreaking law aimed at regulating AI-generated sexual images, claiming it establishes a marketplace for digital sexual violence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Treasury Unveils Framework for Stablecoin Sales in the U.S.
The U.S. Treasury has proposed new regulations under the GENIUS Act that will define the issuance and sale of stablecoins, requiring licenses for issuers starting in 2027.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI Advocates for Enhanced AI Security Measures Following Breach
OpenAI's President Greg Brockman calls for immediate AI security measures in response to a recent significant breach involving Hugging Face.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Price Maintains Stability Amid Warning Signals
XRP remains around $1, defending its price amidst bearish signals on charts, raising questions about potential rebounds for holders.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
SEC's Crypto Fundraising Framework Delayed Amid Wall Street Concerns
The SEC's planned rulemaking meeting for crypto fundraising was abruptly canceled following concerns from Wall Street's SIFMA regarding the agency's authority.
Mercation Admin4 min - Banking Policy
US Treasury Proposes Stablecoin Regulations Under GENIUS Act
The U.S. Treasury has proposed new regulations for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, focusing on issuer requirements and reserve management.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
U.S. Treasury Proposes Regulations for GENIUS Act on Stablecoins
The U.S. Treasury has proposed regulations for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, clarifying definitions and jurisdictions as the deadline for implementation approaches.
Mercation Admin4 min