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Blockworks Acquires Messari for Over $10 Million
Blockworks has acquired analytics firm Messari for over $10 million, ensuring continued access to its services for existing users.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Anthropic Shuts Down Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models
Anthropic has suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to a U.S. government export control directive, affecting foreign nationals including its own employees.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Leading Cryptographers Diverge on Bitcoin's Quantum Threat
A Coinbase advisory panel of top cryptographers advises Bitcoin to start preparing for quantum threats, while avoiding a decision on whether to freeze vulnerable coins linked to Satoshi Nakamoto.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Anthropic's Pre-IPO Shares Decline Following US Government Action
Anthropic's pre-IPO shares have decreased following a U.S. government order to shut down its key AI models, raising concerns about the company's valuation and IPO prospects.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $63,000 After a Challenging Week
Bitcoin has stabilized above $63,000 after a tumultuous week marked by a significant sale from Strategy and easing geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Challenges in Accessing SpaceX IPO Shares Highlight Tokenization Limitations
The SpaceX IPO highlighted the challenges of accessing actual shares behind tokenized offerings, as platforms like Binance Wallet and Bybit canceled pre-IPO offerings due to supply issues.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Record Fine for Coupang, Claude Code User Breach, and Other Cybersecurity Events
This week in cybersecurity: Microsoft shuts down GitHub repositories after a breach, hacktivists target Ukraine, and Coupang faces a record fine for a data leak.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto Firms Seize Marketing Opportunity at Trump's UFC Event
Crypto companies are set to gain significant visibility at President Trump's UFC event, showcasing their brands during the high-profile occasion.
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AI Agents Vulnerable to Prompt Injection Attacks, Researchers Find
New research reveals that AI agents like GPT-5 and Gemini are highly susceptible to prompt injection attacks, with direct attacks succeeding over 79% of the time.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Moonshot AI Launches Kimi Work with 300 AI Agents for Desktop Use
Moonshot AI has launched Kimi Work, a desktop AI agent that operates on macOS and Windows, featuring up to 300 sub-agents for various tasks.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Americans Anxious About AI Job Displacement Yet Optimistic for Medical Advances: Anthropic Survey
A recent Anthropic survey reveals that while many Americans are hopeful about AI curing diseases, they are primarily concerned about job losses due to AI.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Analyst Claims Bitcoin Bottomed at $59,000, Signaling End of Crypto Winter
Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick has indicated that Bitcoin has reached a low of $59,000, suggesting the end of the recent crypto downturn.
Mercation Admin4 min