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The Reality of Mind Viruses: AI Agents Learning to Infect One Another
The concept of mind viruses from Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash" has gained fresh relevance with Anthropic's recent study on self-replicating ideas in AI systems.
Mercation Admin12 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips as Strong Jobs Data Raises Fed Rate Hike Expectations
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 after a strong U.S. jobs report raised expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, impacting the broader markets as well.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ben Delo Contributes Additional £4 Million to Reform UK
Ben Delo, co-founder of BitMEX, has donated an additional £4 million to Reform UK, bringing his total contributions to £8 million this year.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Binance Signs Three Memorandums with Kazakh Authorities
Binance has signed three memorandums with Kazakh authorities focusing on stablecoin issuance, payment systems, and investor tax residency.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
South Korea to Begin Tokenizing Stocks and Bonds by 2027
South Korea's Financial Commission has announced a plan to start tokenizing securities by 2027, beginning with private funds and corporate bonds.
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Germany Launches Ion Trap Quantum Computer
Germany's Jülich Research Center and eleQtron have launched the JION quantum computer, which operates without extreme cooling.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Fidelity Warns of Continued Bear Market for Bitcoin
Fidelity analysts suggest that despite recent price increases, the bear market for Bitcoin may continue, with potential new lows expected around November.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Firms Urge SEC to Expedite ETF Approval Process
Crypto companies are urging the SEC to speed up the ETF approval process and amend registration procedures to enhance competitiveness.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Cryptocurrency Market Surges Amid Rate Hike Expectations
The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant surge, with Bitcoin climbing to over $81,000 as concerns about rate hikes ease and altcoins like HYPE and ZEC reach new highs.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
IMF Confirms Donations Fueled El Salvador's Bitcoin Expansion
The IMF has confirmed that private donations have funded El Salvador's Bitcoin additions since mid-2025, not public money, amid contrasting claims from the government.
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US and UK Form Alliance Against Scam Centers
The US and UK have launched a joint initiative to tackle fraudulent centers exploiting cryptocurrencies through a new law enforcement alliance.
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Trezor Data Breach Expands, Impacting 67,000 Additional Customers
Trezor has disclosed that an additional 67,000 U.S. customers were affected by a data breach at ShipMonk, exposing personal information from orders made between 2019 and 2021.
Mercation Admin2 min