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American Losses from Crypto Scams Projected at $80.7 Billion in 2025
A new report estimates that Americans will lose $80.7 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2025, highlighting a significant rise in investment fraud.
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Claude Aids in Identifying Vulnerabilities in Cryptographic Algorithms
Claude Mythos Preview has assisted in identifying vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms HAWK and AES-128, revealing significant findings without immediate implications for current systems.
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Preparing Blockchains for the Quantum Era: The Shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography
The rise of quantum computing challenges blockchain security, prompting the adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) across the industry.
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Blockaid Reports Record Highs in Crypto Hacks for First Half of 2026
Blockaid's report reveals a record $1.1 billion lost in crypto hacks during the first half of 2026, with North Korean actors responsible for a significant portion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $64,000 Amidst South Korea's Chip Market Turmoil
Bitcoin has risen by 1% to nearly $64,000, showing resilience despite a significant drop in South Korea's chip market, particularly SK Hynix.
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Kansas Teacher Arrested for Protesting AI Data Center
A Kansas teacher was arrested for clapping in protest against an AI data center during a public hearing, highlighting growing community opposition to such projects.
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Microsoft's New AI Model MAI-Cyber-1-Flash Surpasses Competitors
Microsoft has introduced MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, a cybersecurity AI model that surpasses Mythos 5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber in performance and cost efficiency.
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Crypto Community Criticizes New York's Real Estate Database Publication
The release of a new real estate database in New York has sparked backlash from the crypto community, who fear it may increase risks of physical attacks on wealthy owners.
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Strategy Shifts Focus to Cash and STRC, Avoids Bitcoin Purchase
Strategy has opted for cash and STRC purchases over Bitcoin, marking its longest buying pause in two years while raising $525 million.
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Musk Warns of Potential Loss of Control Over AI in a Decade
Elon Musk forecasts that AI may exceed human intelligence within five years, suggesting potential loss of control over the technology within a decade during an interview.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Flash Crash Hits SK Hynix Perpetuals on Hyperliquid
SK Hynix perpetual futures faced a flash crash on Hyperliquid, dropping to $900 before quickly recovering above $1,000 amid broader market instability.
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Anthropic Opposes Ban on Open-Weight Models
Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei argues against a ban on open-weight models, advocating for stricter oversight and safety testing instead.
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