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Twitch Allows Streamers to Opt-Out of AI Training Using Their Content
Twitch has introduced an option for streamers to opt-out of having their content used to train Amazon's generative AI models, responding to community concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitwise Highlights Increasing Importance of Project Tokenomics
Bitwise's Matt Hougan discusses the growing significance of tokenomics in crypto projects, highlighting shifts in revenue models and examples of successful protocols.
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Delio CEO Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraud Involving $49 Million
Jeong Sang-ho, CEO of crypto lender Delio, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud involving around $49 million, following the platform's collapse.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Boltz Founders Hand Over Project to Bitcoin Veterans Following AI Hacker Attacks
The founders of Boltz have stepped away from the project after AI-driven attacks, transferring it to a group of Bitcoin veterans for enhanced security and resources.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Status in 2026: A Disputed Safe Haven or Risk Asset?
Bitcoin's status as a safe haven or risk asset remains hotly debated in 2026, influenced by geopolitical events, market dynamics, and institutional investments.
Mercation Admin15 min - News
New York City Investigates Kalshi and Polymarket for 'Predatory Marketing'
The NYC Council has launched an investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices targeting young users.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CFTC Urges Prediction Markets to Improve Compliance Practices
The CFTC has issued a warning to prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket about the need for better compliance with incentive programs to prevent market abuse.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Innovative AI Patterns Can Evade Surveillance Cameras
Bill Swearingen's noRecognition project creates AI-generated patterns that can effectively evade surveillance cameras, including those used by Flock.
Mercation Admin3 min - Banking Policy
A Call for Equal Access to America’s Payment System
Rachel Anderika of Anchorage Digital advocates for equal access to America's payment system for federally regulated banks, emphasizing the need for reform.
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CFTC Intervenes to Support Kalshi Amidst New York Legal Battle
The CFTC has invoked emergency powers to allow Kalshi to continue operations in New York amid a lawsuit from the state, as the company's revenue doubles.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Russia to Limit Retail Crypto Trading to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT
Russia's Central Bank is limiting retail crypto trading to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT, imposing a purchase cap for non-qualified investors.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
How Hydra's Funds Flowed to Kraken
An investigation reveals how Hydra's funds transitioned to Kraken, detailing the money laundering operations and the new marketplace's rise in the darknet.
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