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Strive Claims Digital Credit Selloff Was a Liquidation Event, Not a Credit Crisis
Strive executives assert that the recent decline in digital credit products was a liquidation event rather than indicative of a credit crisis, maintaining that fundamental credit quality remains strong.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin Launch New Ethereum R&D Lab
Ethlabs, a new non-profit R&D lab backed by BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin, aims to facilitate Ethereum's institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trump Accelerates Quantum Computing Initiatives Amid Bitcoin Risks
Trump has signed executive orders to boost quantum computing and transition to post-quantum cryptography, aiming for a new quantum computer by 2028.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Google Highlights Potential Political Strife Over AI Consciousness
Google DeepMind's research indicates that disagreements over AI consciousness may lead to significant political and social conflicts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
New Ethereum Research Hub Established with Corporate Support
Ethlabs, a new nonprofit research organization, has been established by former Ethereum Foundation researchers with backing from major corporate ETH holders including SharpLink and Bitmine.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto Sector Calls on Congress to Approve Tax Legislation—Will It Happen This Year?
The crypto industry is urging Congress to pass a tax bill exempting mining and staking rewards from income tax, but its future remains uncertain as midterms approach.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JaredFromSubway MEV Bot Considers Legal Action After $7.5 Million Attack
The trading bot Jaredfromsubway faces potential legal action after a $7.5 million loss due to exploitative transactions that compromised its logic.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
ICE and OKX Collaborate to Introduce Tokenized Securities to Wall Street
Intercontinental Exchange and OKX are joining forces to create a joint venture focused on tokenized securities, pending regulatory approval.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
A24 Partners with Google for AI Research in Film Production
Google is investing $75 million in A24 to develop AI tools for film production and distribution, not for AI-generated films.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bank of England Modifies Stablecoin Regulations, Introduces £40B Issuance Limit
The Bank of England has revised its stablecoin regulations, removing individual holding caps and setting a £40 billion issuance limit per stablecoin.
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Leadership Concerns Arise as Ethereum Foundation Faces Talent Exodus
The Ethereum community is reexamining the Foundation's future as co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns, amid a wave of senior departures raising concerns over leadership.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Crypto Industry Advocates for Tax Clarity on Mining and Staking
U.S. crypto advocacy groups are urging Congress to pass a bill clarifying tax treatment for mining and staking rewards, allowing for deferred income recognition.
Mercation Admin4 min