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Kraken Introduces Yield Earning on Bitcoin Through New Vaults
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vaults, enabling users to earn up to 2.5% APY on their Bitcoin holdings.
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Jefferies Projects Crypto IPOs Could Lead to $1 Trillion Market
Jefferies predicts a wave of crypto IPOs could create a $1 trillion market within five years as institutional investors shift focus towards blockchain integration.
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Huawei's Claw-Anything Benchmark Reveals AI Agents' Limitations
Huawei's new Claw-Anything benchmark reveals significant shortcomings in AI agents designed for personal assistance, with OpenAI's GPT-5.5 scoring only 34.5% on key tasks.
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Mastercard Obtains BitLicense from New York, Focuses on Stablecoins
Mastercard has successfully obtained a BitLicense from New York, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and expanding its digital asset initiatives.
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Oracle and Classiq Model 36-Qubit Quantum Circuit in the Cloud
Oracle and Classiq have successfully tested a quantum circuit simulation in the cloud, achieving notable results in portfolio optimization without claiming quantum supremacy.
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Experts Question D-Wave's Claims of Quantum Supremacy
Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Boston University challenge D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy, suggesting some problems can be solved classically.
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Block Launches Cash App's Stablecoin Feature for 60 Million Users
Block has begun the phased rollout of its stablecoin payment feature on Cash App, currently available to 25% of users, with full access expected soon.
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The Senate's Urgent Need to Advance Digital Asset Regulation
The Senate's recent markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act highlights the urgent need for comprehensive regulation of digital assets to protect consumers and establish a secure financial future.
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Robinhood Introduces AI Trading and Credit Card Features for Investors
Robinhood is introducing AI-driven trading and credit card features, allowing users to automate investments and purchases through third-party AI agents.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
DTCC to Connect Tokenized Assets to Stellar by 2027 in Blockchain Initiative
DTCC aims to integrate its tokenized securities platform with Stellar by 2027, enhancing Wall Street's blockchain efforts for traditional assets.
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Major Crypto Exchanges Support Initiative for Token Disclosure Standards
Over 40 cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase and Kraken, have launched the Transparency Alliance to implement standardized token disclosures similar to stock market regulations.
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Finland Allocates €2.8 Million for Quantum Projects
Finland's Business Finland has allocated €2.79 million for two quantum projects, supporting QMill and ESL Shipping in optimizing fleet operations and developing new algorithms.
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