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Coinbase Rebrands Base App to Coinbase Wallet
Coinbase has rebranded the Base App back to Coinbase Wallet, shifting focus from social features to trading, following mixed results from its previous model.
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Bankman-Fried Seeks Supreme Court Review of Conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction and the confiscation of $11 billion, claiming evidence was overlooked.
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Senate Republicans Unveil Updated Clarity Act Ahead of Vote
Senate Republicans have introduced a revised Clarity Act requiring non-decentralized crypto trading protocols to register with the CFTC ahead of a key procedural vote.
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DeepSeek's V4.1 Flash Achieves Near-Top Design Scores at Minimal Cost
DeepSeek's V4.1 Flash nearly matches OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra in design scores, achieving 98% of Astra's performance at just 1.4% of the cost.
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AI Agents Significantly Reduce Quantum Attack Costs on Bitcoin
AI agents have successfully reduced the resource requirements for a quantum attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum's cryptography by 86%, indicating significant advancements in quantum threat mitigation.
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Coinbase Wallet to Revert to Original Branding Amid Trading Focus
Coinbase Wallet will revert to its original branding, focusing on multichain trading while maintaining support for Base, according to Ryan Kass.
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Bitcoin's Recent Decline Amid Market Turmoil, Golden Cross on Horizon
Bitcoin has dipped 1.22% today to $77,323, but a golden cross may be imminent, signaling potential bullish trends ahead.
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BIS Warns Banks Need Swift Action to Address AI-Driven Threats
A BIS report reveals that advanced AI is drastically reducing the time banks have to address software vulnerabilities, urging quicker responses and better preparedness.
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AI Bots of Altman, Musk, Amodei, and Zuckerberg Engage in Debate
Kun Chen created AI chatbots of leaders like Altman and Musk, who engaged in a lively debate about AGI risks and governance, culminating in a joint statement.
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Anthropic Reveals Fourth Hacking Incident Involving Claude AI Amid Regulation Discussions
Anthropic has revealed a fourth hacking incident involving its Claude AI model, highlighting concerns over AI behavior and the urgent call for regulatory measures.
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Researchers Halve Quantum Attack Complexity for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Researchers have halved the estimated quantum cost for breaking Bitcoin and Ethereum's cryptography, reducing it from 3 billion to 1.5 billion conditional units.
Mercation Admin2 min - Economy
BIS Warns of Financial Crisis Risks Due to AI Investment Surge
The BIS cautions that the surge in AI investments poses risks to financial stability, with potential market corrections impacting the global economy.
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