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Catholic Organizations Call for Changes to Section 604 of the CLARITY Act
Catholic leaders criticize Section 604 of the CLARITY Act, warning it could weaken safeguards against illicit finance and create vulnerabilities for traffickers.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Justice Department Takes Action Against Huione Group's Crypto Operations
The U.S. Justice Department has seized a cloud account linked to Huione Group, a Cambodian conglomerate implicated in laundering billions through crypto scams.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Above $62,500 as Bears Control Crypto Market
Bitcoin remains steady at $62,500, while bearish trends dominate the crypto market, with ether near $1,665 and concerns about price stability.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
YZi Labs Resolves Leadership Dispute with CEA Industries
YZi Labs has settled its leadership dispute with CEA Industries, appointing interim president Alex Odagiu and directors Ella Zhang and Matthew Roszak.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Farage Claims His $6.7M Tether Gift Can Be Spent Freely
Nigel Farage defends a £5 million gift from Tether's Christopher Harborne, insisting it's a private matter and claiming he can spend it as he wishes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Thailand Links Illegal Mining to $300 Million Money Laundering
Thailand's DSI has linked illegal crypto mining to a $300 million money laundering operation, involving high-profile arrests and extensive investigations.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% and Restructures Governance
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its governance and cutting its budget by 40%, focusing on long-term capital management and enhancing network resilience.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Senate Democrats Investigate $500 Million UAE Investment in Trump's Crypto Firm
Senate Democrats are pushing for hearings to investigate a $500 million investment from UAE officials in Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and its impact on U.S. policy.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin May Decline to $59,000 Short-Term as Liquidity Tightens
Bitcoin is projected to potentially fall to $59,000 in the near term as market liquidity tightens, according to Wintermute's analysis.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Surpasses Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber outperforms Anthropic's banned Mythos AI, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ethereum Foundation Reduces Workforce by 20% in Streamlining Effort
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a 20% workforce reduction, letting go of 54 employees as part of a restructuring aimed at efficiency and focus.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Ethereum Foundation to Reduce Budget by 40% Amid Leadership Changes
Vitalik Buterin announced a 40% budget cut for the Ethereum Foundation, coinciding with significant staff reductions and leadership changes.
Mercation Admin3 min