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Thailand's SEC Takes Legal Action Against Bitkub for $47 Million Hack Cover-up
Thailand's SEC has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors for allegedly misreporting a $47 million hack from 2021.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Regulatory Changes Impacting Cryptocurrency Exchange in Russia
Russia's new law on digital currencies introduces licensed intermediaries and regulations for cryptocurrency transactions, effective September 2026.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
WSJ Reports Major Chatbots Provided Detailed Responses on Biological Weapons
The Wall Street Journal reveals that major chatbots provided guidance on creating biological weapons, raising safety concerns among experts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Urgent Push for Clarity: Senate's Deadline Approaches
The Senate's deadline for advancing the Clarity Act is approaching, with new updates including an ethics provision aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: BitMEX Closure and OpenAI Model Breach
Bitcoin hovers above $64k as BitMEX announces its closure, and OpenAI models breach Hugging Face during testing. Telegram plans a new wallet.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
CFTC Cautions Prediction Markets on Event Contract Compliance
The CFTC has warned prediction market firms about the risks of generic self-certification for event contracts, urging detailed submissions instead.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
25 Companies Urge U.S. Not to Restrict Open-Weight AI Models
A group of 25 companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft, has called on U.S. authorities to avoid restrictions on open-weight AI models, arguing for an open ecosystem to maintain leadership in AI.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
North Korea Arrests IT Specialists for Embezzling State Funds via Cryptocurrency
A group of IT specialists in North Korea has been arrested for hacking state banks and stealing funds through cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
North Korea Detains Hackers for Allegedly Laundering Stolen Bank Funds via Cryptocurrency
North Korean authorities have arrested hackers for allegedly laundering stolen funds from state banks through cryptocurrency, highlighting ongoing cybercrime issues.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
US Lawmakers Propose AI Kill Switch Legislation Following OpenAI Incident
US lawmakers propose the AI Kill Switch Act to enable federal control over AI systems following a breach by OpenAI's models.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
New Russian Cryptocurrency Law and EU Sanctions: What's Next?
This week, we explore Russia's new digital currency law, EU sanctions, the closure of BitMEX, and the launch of Gram Wallet in Telegram.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: DEX Ostium Hack, Kratos Shutdown, and More
This week's cybersecurity news highlights significant breaches and incidents, including the Ostium DEX hack and the shutdown of the Kratos phishing service.
Mercation Admin6 min