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POSCO International and LG CNS Experiment with On-Chain Receivables
POSCO International is collaborating with LG CNS to test tokenizing trade receivables on the Injective blockchain, aiming to enhance payment efficiency among its global subsidiaries.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Urgent Push for Clarity: Senate's Deadline Approaches
The Senate's deadline for advancing the Clarity Act is approaching, with new updates including an ethics provision aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: BitMEX Closure and OpenAI Model Breach
Bitcoin hovers above $64k as BitMEX announces its closure, and OpenAI models breach Hugging Face during testing. Telegram plans a new wallet.
Mercation Admin5 min - Reviews
Review of Mira Murati’s Inkling AI Model: A Noteworthy Open-Source Release
Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has launched Inkling, a groundbreaking open-source AI model. Despite its potential, it faces challenges in performance and usability compared to competitors.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
DeepSeek Freezes $1.5 Billion Funding Round Amid Controversy
DeepSeek has paused its $1.5 billion funding round due to founder Liang Wenfeng's dissatisfaction with media coverage of his investor remarks, according to reports.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CFTC Cautions Prediction Markets on Event Contract Compliance
The CFTC has warned prediction market firms about the risks of generic self-certification for event contracts, urging detailed submissions instead.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Palantir and Bitcoin Institute Join U.S. State Department's Digital Freedom Program
The U.S. State Department has initiated the Freedom Tech Excellence Program with partners like Palantir and the Bitcoin Institute to promote digital rights.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Sees Low-Carbon Energy Share Exceed 59%
The share of low-carbon energy in Bitcoin mining surpassed 59% by December 2025, driven by increased hydropower usage, particularly in Ethiopia.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Europe's Stringent Regulations May Trigger Crypto M&A Activity
Europe's regulatory framework for crypto, including MiCA and the U.K.'s proposals, may lead to increased mergers and acquisitions in the industry as firms seek compliance.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
25 Companies Urge U.S. Not to Restrict Open-Weight AI Models
A group of 25 companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft, has called on U.S. authorities to avoid restrictions on open-weight AI models, arguing for an open ecosystem to maintain leadership in AI.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitMart Exchange Announces Gradual Shutdown
BitMart, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, is set to gradually shut down operations by January 31, 2027, halting trading and new registrations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Shiba Inu Rises 36% Amid South Korean Trading Surge
Shiba Inu's price jumped 36% to $0.0000057, driven by South Korean traders, adding $1 billion in market value without any specific catalyst.
Mercation Admin3 min