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Why the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve is Stuck on Paper
The U.S. Bitcoin reserve initiative, launched in 2025, has stalled, revealing a lack of clarity and purpose compared to other countries like Kazakhstan and El Salvador.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Media Reports: Data Sources of Suno Exposed
A hacker exposed data sources of the AI music service Suno, revealing extensive audio downloads from platforms like YouTube Music and Deezer.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 Amid New U.S. Strikes on Iran and Trump’s China Remarks
Bitcoin's value has dipped below $64,000 following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran and President Trump's comments about China, raising geopolitical tensions and impacting risk sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Suno's Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Hours of Music Data
A breach at Suno reveals that the AI music platform scraped vast amounts of music data from several sources, including YouTube and Deezer, raising concerns over intellectual property.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Recovery Proposal Addresses Quantum Security Concerns
Project Eleven has launched a post-quantum proof technique to help Bitcoin users prove wallet ownership after quantum computers can break existing security measures.
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XRP Struggles as Bitcoin Pauses: An Overview
XRP is struggling to gain momentum as Bitcoin and Ethereum surge, with a key legislative vote delayed and bearish indicators emerging.
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Stripe's Ambitious $53 Billion Bid for PayPal: Aiming for Digital Payment Dominance
Stripe's $53 billion bid for PayPal highlights the strategic importance of digital payment infrastructure and stablecoin distribution.
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Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Project of Technology Theft
Anthropic has accused China's Zhipu AI of stealing technology by training its GLM-5.2 model on responses from Claude and GPT, highlighting a growing tension in AI development.
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Revamping the Internet: The x402 Foundation's Initiative for AI Payments
The x402 Foundation aims to create an open payment standard for AI-driven commerce, involving major players like Visa and Mastercard.
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US Senate Unanimously Rejects Sam Bankman-Fried Pardon
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution opposing any form of clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted FTX founder.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Senate Rejects Clemency for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution opposing any clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, affirming his conviction for financial fraud.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $65,000 as Two Investor Groups Take Profits Amid U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin is nearing $65,000, but two groups of investors are selling their holdings amid concerns about the sustainability of this price increase following recent inflation data.
Mercation Admin5 min