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Bitcoin’s anti-spam initiative receives a 'DOG Mode' response
Leonidas introduces DOG Mode, a new Bitcoin client that bypasses BIP 110, aiming to ease transaction restrictions without requiring miner approval.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 Amid New U.S. Strikes on Iran and Trump’s China Remarks
Bitcoin's value has dipped below $64,000 following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran and President Trump's comments about China, raising geopolitical tensions and impacting risk sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Suno's Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Hours of Music Data
A breach at Suno reveals that the AI music platform scraped vast amounts of music data from several sources, including YouTube and Deezer, raising concerns over intellectual property.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Morgan Stanley Introduces Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*Trade
Morgan Stanley has launched trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on E*TRADE, allowing users to manage crypto alongside traditional investments.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Recovery Proposal Addresses Quantum Security Concerns
Project Eleven has launched a post-quantum proof technique to help Bitcoin users prove wallet ownership after quantum computers can break existing security measures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
T. Rowe Price Introduces First Actively Managed Multi-Token Crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price has launched the first actively managed multi-token crypto ETF, TKNZ, providing diversified exposure to various cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Mira Murati Launches First AI Model After OpenAI Departure—Fully Open Source
Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has launched Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter AI model, fully open source and surpassing Nvidia's Nemotron in key benchmarks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com, valuing exchange at $20 billion
Citadel Securities has invested $400 million into Crypto.com, placing the company's valuation at $20 billion. This marks Crypto.com's inaugural institutional funding round.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform for Financial Institutions
Visa has launched its Stablecoin Platform for banks and fintechs, allowing for the issuance and management of stablecoins within its payment network.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Struggles as Bitcoin Pauses: An Overview
XRP is struggling to gain momentum as Bitcoin and Ethereum surge, with a key legislative vote delayed and bearish indicators emerging.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Stripe's Ambitious $53 Billion Bid for PayPal: Aiming for Digital Payment Dominance
Stripe's $53 billion bid for PayPal highlights the strategic importance of digital payment infrastructure and stablecoin distribution.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Visa Supports Open USD with New Stablecoin Platform Amidst Competition
Visa has launched a stablecoin platform enabling banks and fintechs to handle digital dollars, intensifying competition in the market.
Mercation Admin4 min