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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 - News
China Plans to Restrict AI Exports Following U.S. Example
China is reportedly in talks to restrict access to its advanced AI models, following the U.S.'s lead in implementing export controls.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Securitize, Backed by BlackRock, Sees 40% Drop After SPAC Debut
Securitize, the BlackRock-backed firm, has seen its stock plummet by 40% following its SPAC merger, highlighting challenges for newly public digital asset companies.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Radar Chat Aims to Simplify Bitcoin Transactions via Messaging
Radar Chat has launched an app that integrates Bitcoin payments with encrypted messaging, allowing users to send Bitcoin via text without switching apps.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Kraken Aims to Establish a Banking Presence in Europe
Kraken is seeking a banking license in Europe, focusing on Lithuania, which would make it the first crypto exchange to achieve such a status.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority Aims to Acquire Blockchain Crime Tracking Tool
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is looking to acquire a blockchain analytics tool to regulate its crypto market, targeting fraud and compliance issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Wintermute Warns of Temporary Nature of Bitcoin's Recent Price Surge
Wintermute warns that Bitcoin's recent price increase is a temporary relief rally rather than a fundamental market shift, despite nearly 10% gains this week.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
TAC Token Plummets Over 90% in Just 15 Minutes
The TAC token experienced a dramatic drop of over 90% in value within 15 minutes, trading on Binance platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Record $3.86 Billion in Tokenized Equities Trading Fueled by SpaceX IPO
June saw an unprecedented $3.86 billion in tokenized equities trading, largely driven by interest in SpaceX shares after its IPO.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
U.S. SEC Set to Introduce Crypto Regulation This Month to Support Startups
The U.S. SEC is preparing to propose a significant crypto regulation this month aimed at easing regulatory burdens on startups and fundraising activities.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bernstein Sets Ambitious $150,000 Bitcoin Target
Bernstein analysts maintain a $150,000 Bitcoin target by year-end, citing favorable capital flows and market maturity despite a 54% drop from peak levels.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
QuSecure Appoints Former U.S. Navy Commander to Advisory Board
QuSecure has appointed retired Rear Admiral Doug Small to its advisory board to enhance its government relations and focus on post-quantum cryptography solutions.
Mercation Admin1 min