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Spain's Regulator Confirms No Extensions for EU Crypto Licensing Deadline, Binance Faces Challenges
Spain's securities regulator has ruled out any extensions for the EU's MiCA licensing deadline, putting pressure on Binance, which may need to halt its operations in Europe.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Agent Resilient Against 6,000 Hack Attempts—Here’s What Happened
An AI assistant named Fiu successfully resisted over 6,000 hacking attempts in a viral challenge, demonstrating resilience against prompt injection attacks.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kalshi Gains Attention During FIFA World Cup as Prediction Market Trading Hits New Heights
Kalshi's partnership with ADI Predictstreet highlights a surge in prediction market trading, reaching $14.5 billion weekly amid the World Cup excitement.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trump Administration Requests Limited Release of GPT-5.6 from OpenAI
The Trump administration has requested OpenAI to restrict the initial rollout of GPT-5.6 to select government partners as officials assess the model under new regulations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Michael Saylor Acknowledges 'Volatility Test' as STRC Hits Record Low Amid Bitcoin Weakness
Strategy's preferred stock STRC has reached a record low, influenced by Bitcoin's recent price stability, prompting scrutiny of the company's capital structure. Michael Saylor emphasizes disciplined capital allocation amidst ongoing losses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $59K as ETFs Experience $692M Outflow, Options Expiry Approaches
Bitcoin fell below $59,000, influenced by significant ETF outflows and an upcoming options expiry, marking a challenging period for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Media: OpenAI to Limit GPT-5.6 Release at US Government's Request
The Trump administration has requested OpenAI to limit the release of GPT-5.6 due to safety concerns, leading to a staggered rollout for select clients.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
BitGo Reduces Workforce by 15% Amid AI Transition
BitGo is reducing its workforce by nearly 15% as part of a strategic shift towards AI and enhanced security, according to CEO Mike Belshe.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba-Linked Operators of Distilling Claude
Anthropic has accused Alibaba-linked operators of conducting a large-scale distillation attack on its AI model, Claude, raising concerns about unauthorized access and competition.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anthropic Calls for Congressional Action Against AI Model Distillation by Chinese Entities
Anthropic has urged Congress to take action against AI model distillation practices by Alibaba affiliates, claiming it poses a national security risk.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CoinEx Refutes Claims of Facilitating Sanctioned Iranian Crypto Transactions
CoinEx has denied allegations of facilitating over $3.8 billion in crypto transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian platforms, asserting its neutrality and lack of official ties to Iranian entities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Stocks
STRC Stock Shows Increasing Correlation with Bitcoin
STRC, the perpetual preferred stock of Strategy Inc., is now closely tracking Bitcoin's price movements, diminishing its effectiveness as a stable income source.
Mercation Admin4 min