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Coinbase AI System Predicted Soccer Match Result Before It Happened
Coinbase mistakenly notified users of a soccer match result before it occurred, prompting a response from CEO Brian Armstrong and a correction from the company.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Australia Warns of AI Model Risks
Australia's Assistant Minister for Technology warns about unintended behaviors in AI models, citing a concerning example from Anthropic.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Binance's Share of RWA Trading Exceeds 60%
In 2026, Binance dominated RWA trading with a 60.9% share, processing nearly $1 trillion in transactions, according to CoinDesk Research.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bloomberg: Interdepartmental Disputes Delay U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Creation
Bloomberg reports that the U.S. initiative to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is stalled due to interdepartmental disagreements over oversight and structure.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Binance Launches BTC Yield for Bitcoin Holders Seeking Returns
Binance has launched BTC Yield, a new product for existing Bitcoin holders seeking to earn additional yield without selling their assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BonkDAO Loses $20 Million Due to Malicious Proposal
BonkDAO reported a $20 million loss due to a malicious governance proposal, prompting exchanges to suspend trading of the BONK token.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Japanese Interest Rates Challenge Bitcoin's Recent Macro Relief
Bitcoin's recent gains are threatened by rising Japanese bond yields, which have reached a 30-year high, impacting global borrowing costs and risk assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
UN Calls for Accelerated Global AI Regulation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for global AI regulations to protect children and ban lethal autonomous weapons, emphasizing the need for human oversight.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Attract Significant Inflows on Monday
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $265.69 million on Monday, while ether ETFs gained $20.66 million, led by BlackRock's ETHA.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BONK's Treasury Drained by $20 Million After Malicious Governance Attack
An attacker exploited BONK DAO's governance to drain $20 million from its treasury by spending $4 million to pass a malicious proposal.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Resistance Near $1.14 Amid Low Trading Volume
XRP struggles to maintain momentum as it nears resistance at $1.14, with low trading volume causing traders to await confirmation before further action.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Retreats After Brief Surge to $64,400 Amid Market Shifts
Bitcoin briefly reached $64,400 before pulling back, but remains up 6% for the week, amid oil price fluctuations and renewed tech stock declines.
Mercation Admin4 min