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Kraken Secures $22 Million from Auditor That Withdrew During Operation Choke Point 2.0
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has secured a $22 million arbitration award from Mazars USA after the auditor withdrew from a nearly complete audit amid legal uncertainties.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CoinW Launches Earn Program to Celebrate Conor McGregor's Return
CoinW celebrates Conor McGregor's return to the octagon with a special Earn event offering users a chance to earn rewards based on his fight results.
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Media: DeepSeek to Launch Its Own AI Chip
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei amid rising demand for inference solutions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Dinari and tZERO Collaborate on Turnkey Tokenized U.S. Equities Platform
Dinari and tZERO are collaborating to create a comprehensive platform for tokenized U.S. equities, enabling broker-dealers to launch blockchain offerings efficiently.
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Adam Back's BSTR Terminates SPAC Merger, Pursues New Agreement
BSTR and Cantor Equity Partners have abandoned their SPAC merger agreement from July 2025 and are now seeking new terms due to changing market conditions.
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The Rise of Solana Amidst Chaos
Solana has emerged as a significant player in the blockchain space, appealing to both speculators and corporations, thanks to its high performance and innovative integrations.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
BNB Chain Introduces New Layer-1 Blockchain for High-Frequency Trading and AI
BNB Chain is launching a new layer-1 blockchain designed for high-frequency trading and AI agents, aiming for over 100,000 transactions per second.
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Binance Highlights Transformation in Stablecoin Landscape
Binance's report reveals a significant rise in stablecoin reserves and their role in connecting traditional finance with digital assets.
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Researchers Learn to Slow Down AI Models with Logical Traps
Researchers from Zhejiang University and Alibaba have developed a method to exploit AI models' tendency to overthink, potentially leading to operational risks in various applications.
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Vanguard Takes a Major Step into Crypto with New Digital Assets Role
Vanguard, traditionally skeptical of cryptocurrencies, is now seeking a Head of Digital Assets, marking a significant shift in its approach to crypto investment.
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Citadel Withdraws U.S. Portofino Lawsuit, Pursues Bankruptcy Against Founder in UK
Citadel has dropped its U.S. trade secrets lawsuit against Portofino Technologies, focusing instead on a bankruptcy petition against founder Leo Lancia in the UK after failing to collect a previous arbitration award.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
SpaceX's Bitcoin Wallet Activity in Six Months Doesn't Indicate Sales
SpaceX has moved a small quantity of bitcoin between its wallets for the first time in six months, indicating routine maintenance rather than sales.
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