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Quantum Key Distribution: Can It Secure the Future of Internet?
Exploring the potential and challenges of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) as it transitions from lab experiments to real-world applications.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Boltz Bitcoin Bridge Suspends Service Amid AI-Driven Threats
Boltz has halted its Bitcoin swap service indefinitely due to a rise in AI-assisted cyber attacks, ensuring that user funds remain secure.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Apple Limits Bug Reports Amid AI Submission Surge
Apple has limited the number of bug reports researchers can submit due to a rise in AI-generated entries, losing out on a significant exploit in the process.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Watchdog Launches Ads Against Digital Assets Amid Clarity Act Uncertainty
Crypto Watchdog has launched a campaign warning about the risks of cryptocurrencies as the Senate deliberates the Clarity Act, but remains secretive about its funding sources.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Sleep at Night Technology: How Coldcard Turned Users' Dreams into Nightmares
Coldcard's recent security breach has raised concerns about the safety of hardware wallets, leading to significant financial losses and a loss of trust in non-custodial storage models.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Draft Regulations for Cross-Border Crypto Transactions in South Africa
South African lawmakers are proposing new regulations for cross-border cryptocurrency transactions, requiring authorized providers and reporting to the central bank.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI Meet with Trump Administration
Meta, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI are set to meet with Trump administration officials to discuss a voluntary safety testing program for advanced AI models.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Five Men Found Guilty of Holding Crypto Millionaires in London
Five men were convicted for the false imprisonment of two French crypto millionaires in London, who were held for ransom and tortured over 52 hours.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Anchorage Unveils Strategy Against Quantum Threats
Anchorage Digital has launched a strategy for protecting institutional assets against quantum computing threats, focusing on hybrid security measures and post-quantum cryptography.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
New Self-Regulatory Organization for Crypto Exchanges in Russia
Russia is set to establish a self-regulatory organization for digital currency exchanges, with its inaugural congress scheduled for September 1 in Moscow.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Crypto Privacy Solutions Offer Vital Safeguards, Says Report
A new report highlights the crucial protective roles of crypto privacy tools, asserting that compliance and privacy can coexist without conflict.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bernstein Warns of Further Decline in Crypto Markets if Clarity Act Fails
Bernstein warns that a failure to pass the Clarity Act could lead to a downturn in crypto markets, while expecting regulators to speed up rulemaking efforts.
Mercation Admin4 min