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Bank of Italy Finds No Advantage of Stablecoins in Transfers
The Bank of Italy's study reveals that stablecoins do not provide significant advantages over traditional transfers, highlighting issues with conversion and payment systems.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Telegram Faces Pressure Amid Regulatory Actions
Telegram is facing increasing regulatory scrutiny as governments crack down on the platform and related financial activities.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Tether's Excess Reserves Halved in Q2 2026
Tether's excess reserves fell to $4.11 billion in Q2 2026, while its user base surpassed 650 million amid significant market volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Google Removes AI Image Generator from Google Earth Within 24 Hours of Launch
Google has swiftly removed its AI image generator from Google Earth due to users violating service rules by sharing misleading images.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger's Upcoming Upgrade Revives Previously Withdrawn Features
The upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release for the XRP Ledger will reintroduce two features previously withdrawn due to security issues, along with three new amendments.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Cold Wallets Suffer $70 Million Loss in Unconventional Attack
A recent attack drained over $70 million from Coldcard wallets, exploiting a firmware flaw that allowed the recreation of private keys without device access.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Cybersecurity Developments: Ukrainian Crypto Academy Exposed and More
This week's cybersecurity news includes a drug cartel laundering money through crypto in Brazil, a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems, and more.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Maintains July Gains Amidst Market Challenges
Bitcoin is set to conclude July with a 7.5% gain despite market challenges, leading analysts to highlight its resilience amidst rising rate hike fears.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Google Withdraws AI Image Tool from Google Earth Amid Deepfake Concerns
Google has withdrawn its AI image generation feature from Google Earth just one day after its launch due to concerns about misuse and misinformation.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Suno Faces Copyright Setback in Germany
Suno, an AI music startup, has lost a copyright case in Germany for using GEMA's music without a license and plans to appeal the decision.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Imposes Ban on Foreign-Made Robots, Including Roombas
The U.S. has banned imports of foreign-made advanced robots, including Roombas, due to security concerns, affecting only new models seeking FCC approval.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Tether Reports $1.5 Billion Q2 Profit Despite Halved Reserve Buffer
Tether has reported a $1.5 billion profit for Q2 2026, despite a significant reduction in its reserve buffer, which has dropped to $4.11 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min