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Bybit Takes Legal Action Against North Korea and Lazarus Group Following $1.5 Billion Hack
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group, securing a preliminary injunction to freeze stolen assets linked to a $1.5 billion hack.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains in Death Cross Amid Jobs Report and Rate Hike Adjustments
Bitcoin is trading at $64,938, experiencing a slight rise despite a bearish outlook linked to recent job losses in the U.S. economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI to Launch a $300 Doughnut-Shaped Speaker by 2027
OpenAI plans to release a doughnut-shaped smart speaker priced between $300 and $400 by 2027, amidst legal challenges from Apple over trade secrets.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
AI Companies Seek Human Data Amid Concerns Over Model Collapse
AI companies are increasingly acquiring human data, including books and likenesses, amid concerns of model collapse and ethical implications.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
SpaceX and Tesla Invest $17 Billion in Chip Manufacturing Plant
SpaceX and Tesla have announced an investment of $17 billion in a new chip manufacturing plant in Texas, creating thousands of jobs.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
U.S. Job Losses in July Raise Questions About Fed Rate Hikes
The U.S. labor market weakened in July with a loss of 23,000 jobs, impacting expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces AI-Controlled Wallet for Crypto Trading
MetaMask has unveiled its new Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously trade crypto under user-defined parameters.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Volatility Declines, But Risk Persists
Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, yet the inherent risk remains unchanged as traders prepare for upcoming economic data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Below $65,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,700 as geopolitical tensions rise, while Brent crude oil prices surge past $83 a barrel following attacks in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto-PACs Spend Over $1.5 Million After Michigan Primary Loss
Fairshake-related PACs have disclosed spending over $1.5 million to support various candidates following a primary defeat in Michigan.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Wintermute Secures SEC Approval for Trading Equities and ETFs
Wintermute, a crypto market maker, has received SEC approval to trade U.S. equities and ETFs, signaling a closer integration between crypto and traditional finance.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Crypto-Related Violent Attacks Exceed $30 Million in 2026
In 2026, cryptocurrency-related violent attacks caused losses over $30 million, with France reporting the highest incidents, as per Chainalysis.
Mercation Admin2 min