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Anthropic Reinstates AI Models Fable and Mythos Following U.S. Export Control Lift
Anthropic has resumed access to its AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after the U.S. lifted export controls that had previously halted their availability.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Poland Stands Alone in EU with No MiCA Licensing for Crypto Firms
Poland is the only EU nation without a MiCA licensing framework for crypto firms, as President Karol Nawrocki vetoes legislation, pushing companies to seek licenses abroad.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Open Standard Launches Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Open USD
Open Standard has unveiled Open USD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin for global payments, backed by major companies like Visa and Mastercard.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Remains Above $1 Following Leverage Liquidation Amid Increased Network Activity
XRP remains steady above $1 following a significant liquidation of leveraged positions, with improved network activity and ETF inflows.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Regulation with New Licensing and Penalties
Taiwan has enacted a comprehensive law regulating its cryptocurrency sector, requiring all virtual asset service providers to obtain licenses and adhere to stringent operational standards.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
U.S. Senators Propose Legislation to Restrict AI Technology Access for Foreign Adversaries
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty have introduced a bill aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from accessing American AI technology.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Earned Over $1 Billion from Crypto as Market Declined
President Trump reportedly earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency activities while the market faced significant declines, according to his 2025 financial disclosure.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Trump Reveals Over $1.2 Billion from Crypto Ventures, Holds $50M in Bitcoin
President Trump has reported earnings exceeding $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency ventures, including over $50 million in Bitcoin.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Binance and Changpeng Zhao Face $200M Lawsuit from UK Investors
Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao are being sued for nearly $200 million in the U.K. by around 1,700 investors over alleged unapproved financial products.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Phantom Intensifies Focus on Perpetual Futures by Hiring Hyperliquid Developers
Phantom enhances its perpetual futures capabilities by hiring the creators of Ventuals, a project that recently shut down its OpenAI and Anthropic markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Claude Sonnet 5 by Anthropic Approaches Opus 4.8 at Lower Costs
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5 has been launched at competitive prices, closely matching the performance of Opus 4.8, while offering developers enhanced flexibility.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
New York Life Investment Management Launches First Tokenized Bond Fund
New York Life Investment Management has launched its first tokenized fund in partnership with Centrifuge, allowing access to a high-yield corporate bond strategy via blockchain.
Mercation Admin2 min