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Buterin Unveils AI-Moderated Anonymous Board on Aztec
Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a demo of an AI-moderated anonymous message board for the Aztec L2 network, with the source code now available on GitHub.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Brazil’s CVM Launches Task Force for Tokenization Framework
Brazil's CVM has initiated a task force to create a regulatory framework for tokenized securities, focusing on key issues like ownership records and transaction management.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Introduces Open Prediction Markets in HIP-4 Upgrade
Hyperliquid is set to launch permissionless prediction markets requiring 500k HYPE staked, allowing anyone to deploy markets on its platform.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Fiat Meets Crypto: Why Corporations Are Creating Their Own Stablecoins
Around 90% of major financial institutions are launching their own stablecoins, driven by the GENIUS Act and the evolving market landscape.
Mercation Admin10 min - News
Claude Disproves 1939 Mathematical Hypothesis
Levent Alpoge announced a counterexample to the Jacobian conjecture, a significant breakthrough in algebraic geometry, using Claude Fable 5.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Key Indicator Points to Potential Bitcoin Volatility Surge
Traders are advised to watch for a potential surge in bitcoin volatility, as indicated by the 30-day implied volatility index, which may precede price declines.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor Presents 110-Point Rebuttal to Bitcoin's BIP-110
Michael Saylor has released a 110-point critique of Bitcoin's BIP-110 proposal, arguing it sets a dangerous precedent by invalidating valid transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bank of Korea to Launch Live CBDC Transactions with Nine Banks in September
The Bank of Korea is set to launch live transactions for its CBDC in September, involving nine major banks and paving the way for a digital won.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Increase Holdings While Smaller Investors Sell
Bitcoin whales are accumulating while smaller holders sell off, indicating a shift in market dynamics. Analysts note low volatility and liquidity issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
FT: Employee Knowledge Becomes a Resource for Corporate AI
The Financial Times discusses how employee knowledge is crucial for training AI models in companies, highlighting examples from Bridgewater and Ford.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Declines Despite Rising Equities; PUMP Gains on Social Media Buzz
The crypto market is down despite rising equities, with PUMP gaining 20% on social media buzz. Bitcoin fell 1%, reflecting ongoing investor caution.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid to Introduce Decentralized Prediction Markets in HIP-4 Upgrade
Hyperliquid is set to enhance its platform with permissionless prediction markets in its upcoming HIP-4 upgrade, allowing anyone to create markets based on validated templates.
Mercation Admin3 min