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US to Invest Up to $200 Million in Quantum Sensors for Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Defense is launching a $200 million program for quantum sensors and atomic clocks aimed at enhancing intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Meta Ventures into Prediction Markets with New Platform
Meta is reportedly developing a prediction market platform called Arena, aiming to leverage its vast user base and social media presence.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Runes Protocol Boosts Bitcoin Network Activity to Two-Year High
Runes protocol has driven Bitcoin transactions to a two-year high, despite a bearish market.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Catholic Organizations Call for Changes to Section 604 of the CLARITY Act
Catholic leaders criticize Section 604 of the CLARITY Act, warning it could weaken safeguards against illicit finance and create vulnerabilities for traffickers.
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U.S. Justice Department Takes Action Against Huione Group's Crypto Operations
The U.S. Justice Department has seized a cloud account linked to Huione Group, a Cambodian conglomerate implicated in laundering billions through crypto scams.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Litecoin Could Make Waves Ahead of Its Next Halving
Litecoin's upcoming halving in 2027 might lead to a price surge as historical trends suggest significant movements in the months prior.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
South Korea Integrates Tokenized Securities into Market Reform
South Korea's FSC is modernizing its capital market by integrating tokenized securities, aiming for faster settlements and extended trading hours.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
SBI and Startale Launch Japan's First Trust-Based Stablecoin
SBI Holdings and Startale Group have launched JPYSC, Japan's first trust-based stablecoin, available on the SBI VC Trade platform.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Above $62,500 as Bears Control Crypto Market
Bitcoin remains steady at $62,500, while bearish trends dominate the crypto market, with ether near $1,665 and concerns about price stability.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
From Promises to Decrees: What Trump (Did Not) Achieve at the Midpoint of His Second Presidency
An analysis of Donald Trump's presidency reveals a shift in his stance on cryptocurrencies, from skepticism to support, alongside significant campaign promises and regulatory changes.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
YZi Labs Resolves Leadership Dispute with CEA Industries
YZi Labs has settled its leadership dispute with CEA Industries, appointing interim president Alex Odagiu and directors Ella Zhang and Matthew Roszak.
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Cboe Reintroduces S&P 500 Binary Options, Targeting Growing Prediction Markets
Cboe is reintroducing binary options on the S&P 500, reviving a product discontinued over a decade ago, and competing with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Mercation Admin4 min