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EU Directs Meta to Permit Access for Competing AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
The EU has mandated Meta to allow rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp, a move Meta decries as 'regulatory overreach' and plans to appeal.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Seattle Man Sentenced for Laundering Nearly $100 Million in Fraud Proceeds Using Cryptocurrency
Geoffrey K. Auyeung was sentenced to five years for laundering nearly $100 million in fraud proceeds through cryptocurrency, defrauding investors in oil and gas.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
December Trial Scheduled for Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army soldier, will face trial in December for alleged insider trading on Polymarket linked to Venezuelan President Maduro's capture.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anthropic Introduces Claude Mythos 5 AI Model and Safer Fable 5 Version
Anthropic has launched Claude Mythos 5, a restricted AI model for cybersecurity, alongside Claude Fable 5, a public version designed with additional safeguards.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Exchange for FIFA World Cup 2026
Kraken has been appointed as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, launching with a countdown concert and fan experiences.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Morpho Secures $175 Million to Advance DeFi on Wall Street
Morpho has raised $175 million to enhance its decentralized lending platform, reflecting strong demand for DeFi solutions despite recent sector challenges.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trad.Fi and W3 Aim for $650 Million in Onchain Private Credit via AI
Trad.Fi is collaborating with W3 to raise $650 million in onchain private credit, leveraging AI to expedite equipment financing for businesses.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Elizabeth Warren Seeks Clarity on CFTC's Oversight of Crypto and Prediction Markets
Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the CFTC for answers regarding its oversight of crypto and prediction markets, citing favoritism towards Trump-linked companies.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Slides to $62,500, Dampening Hopes for Continued Gains
Bitcoin has dipped to $62,500, losing momentum as risk markets rally globally. Analysts are awaiting U.S. inflation data that could impact future Fed decisions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Humanity Protocol Suffers $36M Loss After Key Compromise, Token Plummets 73%
Humanity Protocol's H token plummeted over 73% after a security breach led to the theft of more than $36 million due to compromised private keys.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Strategy's bitcoin acquisition fails to impact BTC price
Bitcoin's price remains stable around $62,600 despite Strategy's recent acquisition of 1,550 BTC, as investors await U.S. inflation data and the Fed meeting.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
OpenAI Plans to Transform ChatGPT into a Comprehensive Superapp
OpenAI is set to transform ChatGPT into a superapp, integrating various features and services ahead of its planned IPO in late 2026.
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