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Hackers Exploit Meta AI to Compromise Instagram Accounts
Hackers have exploited Meta's AI support assistant to take over Instagram accounts, including high-profile ones, by using prompt injection techniques.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Faces Scrutiny Following FCA Warning on Crypto Perps
Hyperliquid faces scrutiny after the UK FCA warns it is unauthorized, raising concerns about crypto perpetual futures amid regulatory focus.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations, Paving the Way for Fed Rate Increases
In May, the U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs, significantly exceeding expectations and bolstering the case for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
ZCash Vulnerability Discovered, Impact Remains Uncertain
A significant vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard privacy pool has been identified, potentially allowing unlimited counterfeit ZEC to be created. The extent of any exploitation remains uncertain.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Chainalysis Reveals $100 Million Gray Market for Peptides
Chainalysis reports a $100 million gray market for peptides, driven by TikTok trends and banking restrictions, with significant implications for safety and regulation.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles Below $62,000 Amid Strong Jobs Data and Zcash Bug
Bitcoin remains under $62,000 as Zcash suffers a 40% drop due to a critical bug, while strong U.S. jobs data raises expectations for Fed rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Pump.fun's GO Platform Sparks Unusual Bounty Tasks
Pump.fun's GO platform allows users to pay for completing various tasks, resulting in hundreds of unique bounties, including some bizarre requests.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Institutional Investors Sold 52,500 BTC via ETFs
Institutional investors reduced their Bitcoin ETF positions by 17% in Q1 2026, selling 52,500 BTC amid a market correction.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Anthropic Warns of AI Self-Improvement Risks
Anthropic highlights the risks of AI self-improvement as it increasingly relies on AI for model development, raising concerns about future autonomy and safety.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to Nearly $62,000 Amid AI Trade Retreat, HYPE Declines 14%
Bitcoin has dropped to around $62,000 as the AI market cools, leading to significant declines in major cryptocurrencies like Ether and Solana.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Anthropic: AI is Already Creating AI, While Human Oversight May Be a Limitation
Anthropic's latest report reveals AI is significantly contributing to its own development, suggesting human oversight may be the main barrier to progress.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Gray Market for Peptides Surpasses $100M, Driven by Bitcoin and Looksmaxxing Trend
The gray market for peptides has skyrocketed to over $100 million, driven by the looksmaxxing trend and cryptocurrency payments, particularly Bitcoin and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min