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Zcash Plummets 48% Following Discovery of Critical Network Vulnerability
Zcash's price fell 48% to $302.48 after a critical vulnerability was discovered, allowing for the creation of counterfeit coins.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin at Risk of Falling to $60,000 as Zcash Investors Abandon ZEC
Bitcoin is at risk of declining to $60,000 amid significant sell-offs, while Zcash sees investors exiting due to security vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to Nearly $62,000 Amid AI Trade Retreat, HYPE Declines 14%
Bitcoin has dropped to around $62,000 as the AI market cools, leading to significant declines in major cryptocurrencies like Ether and Solana.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zcash Drops 30% Following Discovery of Long-Standing Bug by Shielded Labs
Zcash's value dropped by 30% after Shielded Labs revealed a serious vulnerability that remained hidden for four years, raising concerns about counterfeit tokens.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Anthropic: AI is Already Creating AI, While Human Oversight May Be a Limitation
Anthropic's latest report reveals AI is significantly contributing to its own development, suggesting human oversight may be the main barrier to progress.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Rep. Bryan Steil Proposes Including Prediction Markets in Congressional Stock Ban Bill
Rep. Bryan Steil plans to amend the stock ban bill to include prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, amidst a broader federal scrutiny.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Gray Market for Peptides Surpasses $100M, Driven by Bitcoin and Looksmaxxing Trend
The gray market for peptides has skyrocketed to over $100 million, driven by the looksmaxxing trend and cryptocurrency payments, particularly Bitcoin and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Clarity Act Faces Scrutiny Over Bad-Actor Clauses Amid Senate Progress
The Crypto Clarity Act is under scrutiny due to its provisions aimed at combating illicit finance, as advocates push for support from law enforcement amid Senate negotiations.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis Predicts Rapid Arrival of AGI
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, predicts AGI could emerge by 2030, urging society to prepare for its profound implications.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OCC Leader Claims Democrats Are Sole Political Pressure in World Liberty Charter Decision
OCC's Jonathan Gould stated Democrats are exerting sole political pressure in the World Liberty Financial bank charter decision, dismissing claims of Trump influence.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
'Dr. Doom'-backed Atlas Capital CEO warns of potential 70% drop in bitcoin before hitting $500,000
Reza Bundy, CEO of Atlas Capital, warns that bitcoin could fall 70% in the short term but maintains a long-term outlook of $150,000 to $500,000.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor Attributes Bitcoin's 13% Drop to AI Capital Shift
Michael Saylor attributes Bitcoin's recent 13% decline to capital moving into AI investments, highlighting significant ETF outflows and market volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min