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Impact of Wikipedia Blackout on AI Understanding of Crypto
A Chainstory report highlights how Wikipedia's outdated guidelines may limit AI tools like ChatGPT in understanding the cryptocurrency landscape due to a lack of entries.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
U.S. and U.K. Collaborate to Harmonize Tokenized Finance Regulations
The U.S. and U.K. have issued a 10-point plan to streamline regulations for tokenized finance, enhancing cooperation between their financial markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
UK Delays Capital Gains Tax on DeFi Lending and Liquidity Pools
The UK’s HMRC will classify crypto deposits in DeFi lending as "no gain, no loss," deferring capital gains tax until actual asset disposal from April 2027.
Mercation Admin2 min - Banking Policy
US Banks Urge Closure of Loopholes in Stablecoin Yield Ban
US banking associations are urging the Senate to clarify the CLARITY Act to prevent stablecoin yield loopholes, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
ECB Selects Banks for Digital Euro Testing
The ECB has selected 36 banks and payment firms for a pilot program to test the digital euro, set to begin in 2027.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
South Korea to Pilot Tokenized Government Bonds in 2027
South Korea plans to pilot tokenized government bonds in 2027, linking them to a wholesale CBDC for banks, as part of its economic strategy.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
New York Governor Imposes Moratorium on Large Data Center Construction
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on large data center construction to assess environmental impacts.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Government Transfers $288 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, sparking speculation about a potential sale.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Debate Ignited by Bitcoin's BIP-110 on Future Governance
The BIP-110 proposal aimed to limit certain data types on Bitcoin's blockchain, sparking significant debate about censorship and the network's future governance.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
What Are Tokenized Deposits and How Do They Differ from Stablecoins?
Tokenized deposits are digital representations of bank deposits on a blockchain, differing from stablecoins in their regulatory framework and access restrictions.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
NEAR to Eliminate Developer Gas Fee Rebate
NEAR Protocol's governance body has approved the elimination of gas fee rebates for developers, set to take effect in August 2026, aiming for a simpler and more efficient protocol.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
New Hampshire Protects Self-Custody of Cryptocurrencies
New Hampshire has enacted a law protecting self-custody of cryptocurrencies and establishing a framework for blockchain disputes, effective August 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min