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Florida Man Arrested for Role in Malware Scheme That Stole $220K in Cryptocurrency
Zyaire Wilkins, 21, faces charges for allegedly embedding crypto-stealing malware in popular video games, resulting in over $220,000 in losses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
From Address to Identity: How OSINT Uncovers Blockchain
This article explores how OSINT connects anonymous blockchain addresses to real identities, detailing the methods and tools used in investigations.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Researchers Find Evidence of Manipulation in Bitcoin Contracts on Polymarket
Researchers from Stanford and Singapore Management University found evidence of manipulation in Bitcoin contracts on Polymarket, revealing significant profits for a small number of wallets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
AMLA Chief Warns of Risks Following MiCA Transition Period
AMLA's Bruna Sego warns that the end of the MiCA transition period could lead to challenges for crypto services in the EU due to user migration.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Analysts Remain Optimistic Despite Coinbase's 30% Decline
Despite a significant drop in Coinbase's stock, analysts from William Blair maintain optimism about its future performance.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
OpenAI Implements AI Red Team to Enhance GPT-5.6 Against Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities
OpenAI has rolled out GPT-Red, an AI tool designed to uncover vulnerabilities in its models, enhancing GPT-5.6's defenses against prompt injection attacks.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding BIP-110 and Its Impact on the Bitcoin Community
BIP-110 is stirring significant debate in the Bitcoin community over its potential to limit non-financial data in transactions, raising concerns about censorship and network integrity.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ostium Suffers $18 Million Loss in Oracle Exploit
Ostium lost around $18 million in an oracle exploit, draining a significant portion of its liquidity as attackers manipulated price feeds.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Treasury Blocks $131 Million in Crypto Associated with Iran
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned several crypto wallets linked to Iran, leading Tether to freeze over $131 million in assets, as part of a broader crackdown on illicit Iranian financial activities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Three Senators Oppose CLARITY Act Without Anti-Corruption Provisions
Three Democratic senators oppose the CLARITY Act, demanding anti-corruption measures to prevent officials from profiting from the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta Employees Accuse Company of Using AI in Layoffs
Meta employees have filed a lawsuit claiming the company used AI to unfairly select workers for layoffs, disproportionately affecting those on leave or with disabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
UK Fraud Review Suggests Judge Training for Crypto and AI Scams
A UK review suggests judges receive training for handling rising cases of AI-driven fraud and cryptocurrency laundering, as fraud could soon account for half of all crime.
Mercation Admin3 min