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Ondo Finance Faces Leadership Conflict Following Founder’s Death
A legal battle has erupted at Ondo Finance after the death of founder Nathan Allman, as his mother seeks control over the company amid leadership disputes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
SEC Acquired Airline Ticket Data to Monitor Travelers Without Warrant
The SEC reportedly acquired access to over a billion airline ticket records, allowing them to track travelers without a warrant, raising privacy concerns.
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Japan Urges U.S. to Cease Use of Anime Characters in Memes
Japan has urged the U.S. to stop using anime characters in memes, citing unauthorized use of intellectual property in official posts.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Researcher Finds North Korean Hackers Targeting 1,640 Organizations
A cybersecurity expert reported North Korean hackers have infiltrated 1,640 organizations across 57 countries, compromising sensitive data and infrastructure.
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Critique of the Wall Street Journal's Take on the Clarity Act
The Wall Street Journal's editorial on the Clarity Act misjudges the bill's intent and benefits, argues Summer Mersinger from the Blockchain Association.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Steady Above $64,000 as Traders Eye SpaceX's $100 Billion Stock Unlock
Bitcoin remains above $64,600 as traders watch SpaceX's stock unlock, while major cryptocurrencies show mixed performance amid declining global risk sentiment.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
SpaceX Stock Drops 11% Amid Lockup Expiration and Capital Spending Concerns
SpaceX shares dropped 11% in pre-market trading due to concerns over capital expenditures and a significant insider lockup expiration, despite a positive earnings report.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
AI Boom Leads Big Tech to $1 Trillion in Lease Obligations
Big Tech companies have taken on over $1 trillion in future lease obligations for AI data centers, raising concerns about potential credit risks in the sector.
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Ex-LAPD Officer Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years for Bitcoin Heist
Eric Halem, a former LAPD officer, received a life sentence plus 15 years for a $350,000 Bitcoin robbery and kidnapping, with additional charges pending.
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OpenAI Challenges Apple’s Trade Secrets Lawsuit with Evidence
OpenAI has publicly countered Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, releasing evidence and asserting that Apple has misrepresented key facts in its claims.
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Protests Against AI Data Centers Lead to 37 Arrests in the U.S.
This year, protests against AI data centers in the U.S. have led to 37 arrests, reflecting a growing national movement for greater oversight and regulation.
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OpenAI Reports Breakthroughs by Astra in Mathematics
OpenAI's Astra model has achieved significant breakthroughs in mathematics, producing ten new results on longstanding problems, although it remains unavailable to the public.
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