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China Plans to Restrict Access to Advanced AI Models
China is considering restrictions on foreign access to its advanced AI models, raising concerns about technological sovereignty and competition with the U.S.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Ledger's latest upgrade faces mixed reception
The XRP Ledger's upgrade to v3.2.0 is gaining validator support but still trails the previous version in node count, with a separate security amendment lagging behind.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Secret Network Proposes Moving SCRT Token to Arbitrum
Secret Network is seeking community approval to move its SCRT token from Cosmos to Arbitrum due to security concerns and recent hacking incidents.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
StarkWare CEO Proposes Changing Bitcoin's Emission Model
Eli Ben-Sasson, CEO of StarkWare, proposes a shift from Bitcoin's fixed supply cap to an annual issuance rate of 4%, sparking mixed reactions in the crypto community.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Meta Launches Muse Image and Previews Muse Video
Meta has launched Muse Image and previewed Muse Video, showcasing advanced AI capabilities for media content creation.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Japan's Weak Yen Drives Companies Toward Bitcoin and XRP Investments
Japanese companies are increasingly turning to bitcoin and XRP as the yen weakens, seeking to diversify their reserves amid economic pressures.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Downward Pressure Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies are declining as renewed conflicts between the U.S. and Iran push oil prices higher.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Anthropic Discontinues Hidden Tracker in Claude Code Following Privacy Issues
Anthropic has removed a hidden tracking feature from Claude Code after privacy concerns were raised by researchers regarding its use to identify Chinese users.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC to Roll Out Long-Awaited Crypto Regulations This Month
The SEC is set to announce its long-awaited crypto regulations this month, which will include safe harbors and exemptions for specific crypto activities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Tether Allocates $20 Million to Mercado Bitcoin for Latin American Growth
Tether is investing $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin to enhance blockchain financial services across Latin America, targeting various growth initiatives.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
AI's Impact on the Workplace Necessitates University Reform, Study Claims
A study reveals that universities must adapt their teaching methods to better prepare students for an AI-driven job market, emphasizing AI literacy.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
BIG3 NFT Owners File Lawsuit Against Ice Cube’s Basketball League for Broken Promises
NFT owners of Ice Cube's BIG3 league have filed a class action lawsuit, claiming unfulfilled promises regarding ownership rights and benefits as the league prepares to go public.
Mercation Admin3 min