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Brazilian Citizens Warned of Alien Attack, D-Link Devices Found Vulnerable, and Other Cybersecurity News
This week in cybersecurity: Canadian agencies remotely wiped devices, hackers sent alien attack alerts in Brazil, and Europol dismantled malware networks.
Mercation Admin5 min - News

Securitize to Launch on NYSE, Testing Wall Street's Interest in Tokenization
Securitize is set to debut on the NYSE next week, testing Wall Street's interest in tokenized assets amid ongoing SEC discussions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

Aave and Solana Tokens Drive Crypto Recovery as Bitcoin Holds Steady at $60,000
Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens are driving a recovery in the crypto market, with Bitcoin stabilizing around $60,000 after a sell-off.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Maxine Waters Opposes Crypto in 401(k)s as Labor Department Proposes New Rule
Maxine Waters, a senior Democrat, is calling for the Labor Department to withdraw its proposal allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, citing investor risks.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

Linux Foundation and Tech Giants Introduce Akrites to Safeguard Open Source from AI Threats
The Linux Foundation has launched Akrites with 19 tech giants to address critical open-source vulnerabilities before they're exploited by AI-driven attacks.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

Senators Seek Clarification from CFTC Regarding Polymarket's Alleged Misleading Promotions
Senators are pressing the CFTC for clarity on Polymarket's alleged deceptive marketing practices, raising concerns about consumer protection enforcement.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.6 with Restricted Access Due to Government Request
OpenAI has launched a limited preview of GPT-5.6 models Sol, Terra, and Luna, following a U.S. government request for restricted access as they develop AI evaluation frameworks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Ex-Ethereum Foundation Leader Highlights Funding Challenges Amid Governance Changes
Trent Van Epps, a former Ethereum Foundation member, stresses the urgent need for new funding solutions as the Foundation steps back from its central role.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Anti-trafficking organization warns Clarity Act's Section 604 may reduce accountability
The Alliance to End Human Trafficking warns that Section 604 of the Clarity Act could hinder accountability for crypto platform developers linked to human trafficking.
Mercation Admin4 min - News

Jansen Teng from Virtuals Discusses the Rise of AI as Economic Agents
Jansen Teng of Virtuals discusses the shift of AI agents from gaming to becoming autonomous economic players, managing finances, and collaborating in a new economic landscape.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

Spain's Regulator Confirms No Extensions for EU Crypto Licensing Deadline, Binance Faces Challenges
Spain's securities regulator has ruled out any extensions for the EU's MiCA licensing deadline, putting pressure on Binance, which may need to halt its operations in Europe.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

AI Agent Resilient Against 6,000 Hack Attempts—Here’s What Happened
An AI assistant named Fiu successfully resisted over 6,000 hacking attempts in a viral challenge, demonstrating resilience against prompt injection attacks.
Mercation Admin3 min