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Perplexity Introduces Bumblebee: A Novel Tool for Detecting Infected Software
Perplexity has launched Bumblebee, an innovative open-source tool that scans for infected software without executing any potentially harmful code.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket, Labels It as Online Gambling
Indonesia has blocked Polymarket, categorizing it as illegal online gambling under local law, amid a broader crackdown on prediction markets in the region.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Rise Amid Increased U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Prospects
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies saw price increases as the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran peace deal grew, with negotiations taking place in Doha.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Vitalik Buterin Indicates a Shift to a More Focused Ethereum Foundation
Vitalik Buterin reveals the Ethereum Foundation is shifting to a more streamlined approach, focusing on its core values amid significant staff departures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Buterin Announces Ethereum Foundation's Shift Towards CROPS and Reduced ETH Sales
Vitalik Buterin reveals that the Ethereum Foundation will reduce its ETH sales and focus on CROPS — censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Pope Leo XIV Issues First AI Encyclical, Emphasizes Data as a Shared Asset
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical on AI, released on May 25, emphasizes data as a common resource and calls for stricter regulation of technology.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Platform Over Gambling Concerns
Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket, citing gambling laws after bets were placed on the early resignation of President Prabowo Subianto.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Squid Denies Involvement in $3 Million Contract Hack
Squid developers deny involvement in a $3 million hack of the SquidRouterModule contract, clarifying it was a third-party issue unrelated to their core protocol.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Developers Propose Private Transactions for Ethereum
Tom Lehman proposes EIP-8182 for Ethereum's Hegota upgrade, introducing private transaction pools for Ether and ERC-20 tokens.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Who is Kevin Warsh — the new Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh, the new Fed Chair, brings a unique background in financial regulation and personal crypto investments, promising significant changes in monetary policy.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
ForkLog Attends Moscow Trading Week 2026
ForkLog participated in the Moscow Trading Week 2026, discussing digital economy trends, AI in finance, and regulatory challenges in the crypto sector.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
PCE, Jobless Claims, and Housing Data Challenge Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The upcoming week features crucial U.S. economic data that could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions, with PCE, jobless claims, and housing metrics on the agenda.
Mercation Admin4 min