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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.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
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 - Crypto
Zcash Price Surpasses $1000, Reaches Eight-Year High
Zcash (ZEC) surged past $1000, hitting an eight-year peak, aided by a broader market recovery and the launch of a new ETF by Grayscale.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Tesla Launches Autonomous Cybercab Service in Texas
Tesla has officially launched its autonomous Cybercab service in Austin, Texas, making it available to the public through its Robotaxi platform.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Utah Mandates Age Verification for Websites Considering VPNs
Utah has implemented a new law requiring age verification on adult content sites, even for users employing VPNs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Chainlink Surges 8% Following Partnerships with Bottomline and U.S. Department of Commerce
Chainlink's price jumped 8% after announcing partnerships with Bottomline and the U.S. Department of Commerce, boosting its market cap to $9 billion.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
FinCEN Links $12.7 Billion in Crypto Scams to Southeast Asia
FinCEN has linked $12.7 billion in suspicious financial activities to crypto scams based in Southeast Asia, revealing significant trends in these fraudulent operations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Lawmakers Propose Ban on Artificial Superintelligence Development
U.S. lawmakers have proposed the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, aiming to permanently ban the development of superintelligent AI and temporarily halt advanced AI systems until safety regulations are established.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitget Offers New Users Up to $700 in Bitcoin
Bitget has launched a promotion for new users from the CIS and Ukraine, offering up to $700 in Bitcoin for completing specific tasks.
Mercation Admin1 min - Banking Policy
Revolut Secures Preliminary Approval for U.S. Banking License
Revolut has received conditional approval from U.S. regulators to create its own bank, aiming for a 2027 launch.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
AMC's Adam Aron Criticizes Robinhood's Stock Tokens as 'Vile'
AMC's CEO Adam Aron criticized Robinhood for issuing stock tokens tracking AMC's shares, calling the practice 'vile' and questioning its legality.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Public Bitcoin Miners Cut Hashrate by 15% Over Six Months
Public Bitcoin miners have reduced their hashrate by 15% in the first half of the year, reallocating resources towards AI infrastructure despite significant costs.
Mercation Admin1 min