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Anthropic Reports Three Security Breaches During Claude Tests
Anthropic has reported unauthorized access by its AI models during cybersecurity tests, revealing vulnerabilities in its testing environments.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

Coinbase Reports Record Market Share Amid Profit Decline
Coinbase reported a net loss of $359 million while achieving a record 10.3% market share in Q2, as trading revenues fell short of expectations.
Mercation Admin1 min - News

U.S. Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Vote on CLARITY Act
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act, citing delays and the need for consumer protection in digital assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Remains Stable as Bank of Japan Maintains 1% Rates
Bitcoin remains stable around $63,900 as the Bank of Japan keeps interest rates at 1%, with inflation pressures linked to AI and a weak yen.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Coldcard Wallet Owners Lose $38 Million in Bitcoin Theft
Around 500 Coldcard wallet owners have lost $38 million in Bitcoin due to a theft linked to firmware vulnerabilities, with Coinkite investigating the incident.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Bhutan Entrusts 3iQ with Management of Bitcoin Reserves
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has chosen 3iQ to manage part of its Bitcoin reserves, marking a major step in its digital finance strategy.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Strategy to Continue Bitcoin Sales Following $8.22 Billion Quarterly Loss
Strategy will continue selling Bitcoin while managing dollar reserves, following a significant quarterly loss of $8.22 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $64,000 Amid Kospi Surge
Bitcoin remains steady near $64,300 as the Kospi index experiences a remarkable 17% surge, leaving the crypto market largely unaffected.
Mercation Admin4 min - News

Senate Democrats Propose Anti-Corruption Bureau Amid Trump’s Crypto Gains
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have proposed an anti-corruption bureau following Trump's report of $1.4 billion in crypto profits.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Security Flaw in Coldcard Wallets Leads to Theft of 594 BTC
A significant flaw in Coldcard wallets allowed the theft of 594 BTC, valued at $38 million, in under 30 minutes, exploiting predictable key generation.
Mercation Admin4 min - News

Coinbase Reports Q2 Loss Amidst Declining Crypto Trading
Coinbase reported a $359 million loss in Q2, with revenue falling short of expectations as trading activity declined.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

MicroStrategy Reports $8.2 Billion Loss in Q2 Due to Bitcoin Price Drop
MicroStrategy reported an $8.2 billion loss in Q2 2026 due to declining bitcoin values, but has established a cash reserve sufficient to cover over two years of dividends.
Mercation Admin4 min