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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Joins Fed's AI Task Force After Layoffs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma joins a Federal Reserve task force on AI's impact on jobs, shortly after announcing 3,200 layoffs in a significant restructuring effort.
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Ledger Researchers Uncover Physical Attack Method on Tangem Wallet
Ledger researcher Baptiste Boualo revealed a vulnerability in Tangem wallets, allowing a laser attack to reset passwords and access stored assets.
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What Are Federated Systems and the Fediverse?
Explore the concept of federated systems, their evolution, and the emergence of the Fediverse, including platforms like Mastodon and the Matrix protocol.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches $64,400 as Altcoin Optimism Grows
Bitcoin's price climbed to $64,400 as altcoin optimism rises, despite declines in U.S. equities. Lighter (LIT) surged over 200% since May 16, driven by a new partnership.
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Researchers Highlight Botnet Risks from AI Agent Hallucinations
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and others reveal new attack methods exploiting AI agent hallucinations, posing significant security risks.
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North Carolina Legislation Acknowledges CFTC's Authority Over Prediction Markets
North Carolina has passed a law affirming the CFTC's regulatory power over prediction markets, imposing a lower tax rate compared to sports betting.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Divergence: Strength in USD, Weakness in JPY Amid Yen Surge
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies are underperforming against the yen due to a recent surge in the Japanese currency, while they remain strong against the USD.
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Grayscale's CFO Resigns After Seven Years with the Firm
Grayscale's CFO Edward McGee has resigned after seven years, with Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde stepping in as interim co-CFOs amid broader leadership changes.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and Private Credit Funds Indicate Growing Market Risks
The second quarter saw significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds, reflecting increased market risks and liquidity concerns.
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Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1 for Agent Tasks and Coding
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.1, a multimodal model designed for agent tasks and coding, along with the Meta Model API for external developers.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
MARA Stock Rises After Bitcoin Miner Secures Large Texas Land Acquisition
MARA Holdings is acquiring over 1,200 acres in Texas to develop a computing campus for AI and Bitcoin mining, boosting its stock significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
MoonPay Integrates AI Crypto Agents with Telegram
MoonPay has integrated its AI crypto assistant, MoonAgents, into Telegram, allowing users to engage in market analysis and transactions on the go.
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