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The SEC's Delay on Stock Tokenization: A Necessary Breather
The SEC's decision to delay tokenizing U.S. stocks is a welcome pause, allowing for the development of better compliance systems, argues Dr. Ravishankar Chamarajnagar.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Ethereum Foundation lays off 20% of workforce amid leadership shifts
The Ethereum Foundation is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, cutting 20% of its staff due to extensive leadership changes and a restructuring of its strategic focus.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Thailand Broadens Investigation into $300 Million Chinese Laundering Scheme
Thailand's DSI broadens its investigation into a $300 million money laundering network tied to illegal crypto mining, seizing over 6,390 rigs in the process.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Could Fall 15% or More Before Hitting Bottom, Indicator Suggests
Bitcoin may need to drop by 15% or more to find its market bottom, with significant support levels identified around $50,000 to $54,000.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Five Eyes Warn of Accelerating AI Cyberattacks
The Five Eyes nations warn that advanced AI models could significantly enhance cyberattack capabilities, urging businesses to reassess their cybersecurity measures.
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Analyst Disputes Terra Comparisons Amid Strategy's STRC Decline
Mark Palmer from Benchmark clarifies that Strategy's STRC stock, which has recently declined, should not be compared to Terra's UST stablecoin. STRC is a dividend-paying equity linked to bitcoin.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
DeepMind Researchers Call AI Consciousness Debate a Political Issue
DeepMind researchers argue that the debate over AI consciousness could lead to significant political conflicts, highlighting the need for public discourse and consensus.
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U.S. Senate Approves Housing Legislation Including Four-Year CBDC Ban
The U.S. Senate has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a CBDC until 2030.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
U.S. Senate Approves Temporary Ban on CBDC
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill banning the Federal Reserve from issuing CBDCs until 2030, with an exception for cash privacy.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Three Days—Almost Half of Bitcoin's Market Cap
SpaceX's market cap dropped by $600 billion in three days, nearly half of Bitcoin's value, amid concerns over AI investments and a new bond offering.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trump Mandates U.S. Federal Systems to Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
President Trump has mandated a shift to post-quantum cryptography for U.S. federal systems to enhance cybersecurity and stimulate innovation.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Identifies MEV as a Key Risk for the Network
Bastian Aue of the Ethereum Foundation highlights MEV as a critical risk, emphasizing the need for resilience against censorship and maintaining Ethereum's open infrastructure.
Mercation Admin4 min