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Media: DeepSeek to Launch Its Own AI Chip
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei amid rising demand for inference solutions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Dinari and tZERO Collaborate on Turnkey Tokenized U.S. Equities Platform
Dinari and tZERO are collaborating to create a comprehensive platform for tokenized U.S. equities, enabling broker-dealers to launch blockchain offerings efficiently.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Adam Back's BSTR Terminates SPAC Merger, Pursues New Agreement
BSTR and Cantor Equity Partners have abandoned their SPAC merger agreement from July 2025 and are now seeking new terms due to changing market conditions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
The Rise of Solana Amidst Chaos
Solana has emerged as a significant player in the blockchain space, appealing to both speculators and corporations, thanks to its high performance and innovative integrations.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
BNB Chain Introduces New Layer-1 Blockchain for High-Frequency Trading and AI
BNB Chain is launching a new layer-1 blockchain designed for high-frequency trading and AI agents, aiming for over 100,000 transactions per second.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Binance Highlights Transformation in Stablecoin Landscape
Binance's report reveals a significant rise in stablecoin reserves and their role in connecting traditional finance with digital assets.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Researchers Learn to Slow Down AI Models with Logical Traps
Researchers from Zhejiang University and Alibaba have developed a method to exploit AI models' tendency to overthink, potentially leading to operational risks in various applications.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Vanguard Takes a Major Step into Crypto with New Digital Assets Role
Vanguard, traditionally skeptical of cryptocurrencies, is now seeking a Head of Digital Assets, marking a significant shift in its approach to crypto investment.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Citadel Withdraws U.S. Portofino Lawsuit, Pursues Bankruptcy Against Founder in UK
Citadel has dropped its U.S. trade secrets lawsuit against Portofino Technologies, focusing instead on a bankruptcy petition against founder Leo Lancia in the UK after failing to collect a previous arbitration award.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
SpaceX's Bitcoin Wallet Activity in Six Months Doesn't Indicate Sales
SpaceX has moved a small quantity of bitcoin between its wallets for the first time in six months, indicating routine maintenance rather than sales.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
EU Regulator to Assess Operational Resilience of Crypto Custodians
The EU's ESMA has initiated a program to evaluate the operational resilience of cryptocurrency custodians, focusing on risk management and compliance.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Bankers Report £5M Gift to Farage from Tether Billionaire to Authorities
Bankers reported a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage from Christopher Harborne to the UK's National Crime Agency due to uncertainty about the funds' source.
Mercation Admin3 min