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OpenAI Implements AI Red Team to Enhance GPT-5.6 Against Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities
OpenAI has rolled out GPT-Red, an AI tool designed to uncover vulnerabilities in its models, enhancing GPT-5.6's defenses against prompt injection attacks.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Base App's Jesse Pollak Resigns from Leadership, Acknowledges Mistake
Jesse Pollak is stepping away from the Base App leadership, admitting a miscalculation in strategy regarding social and creator coins, as he refocuses on the blockchain's growth.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Explore Tokenized Stocks
DTCC has launched a pilot program with major financial firms to test tokenized stocks and U.S. Treasuries, aiming for a scalable launch by October.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Treasury Blocks $131 Million in Crypto Associated with Iran
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned several crypto wallets linked to Iran, leading Tether to freeze over $131 million in assets, as part of a broader crackdown on illicit Iranian financial activities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Cantor and Securitize Partner on Blockchain-Enabled IPOs
Cantor Fitzgerald and Securitize are partnering to modernize IPOs through blockchain technology, allowing public companies to raise capital via tokenized securities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $64K Resistance, Yet Death Cross Signals Caution
Bitcoin has surpassed the $64K resistance but faces a potential downturn as a death cross looms on the charts, signaling a bearish trend.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
The Privacy Dilemma in Safeguarding Children Online
Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation, discusses the privacy issues surrounding age verification in light of recent legislative efforts to protect children online.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
South Korea to Revise 76-Year-Old Law to Recognize Cryptocurrencies as National Assets
South Korea is set to amend its National Property Act to officially classify cryptocurrencies and intellectual property as national assets, with plans for tokenized government bonds in 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Open USD Threatens Circle's USDC, According to CoinShares
CoinShares reports that Open USD could significantly impact Circle's USDC by redistributing reserve income to partners, potentially affecting their profit margins.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Meta Employees Accuse Company of Using AI in Layoffs
Meta employees have filed a lawsuit claiming the company used AI to unfairly select workers for layoffs, disproportionately affecting those on leave or with disabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CEO States Strategy Remains 'Very Secure' Until Bitcoin Hits $8,000-$10,000
MicroStrategy's CEO Phong Le stated that the company's strategy remains stable unless Bitcoin falls to $8,000-$10,000, emphasizing a focus on capital structure resilience.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
CFTC Blocks Kalshi from Canceling Trades Due to Michigan Court Order
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to continue processing trades for Michigan residents, countering a state court's earlier ruling to cancel them.
Mercation Admin2 min