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Ethical Hackers Expose Major Aptos Blockchain Vulnerability Threatening $70 Billion in Crypto
A flaw in the Aptos blockchain discovered by Hexens could have endangered $70 billion in digital assets, prompting a swift patch to avert potential losses.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Deposits Surge as Analysts Predict Price Volatility
Bitcoin deposits have surged, reaching nearly 50,000 BTC daily, as analysts warn of potential price volatility ahead.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Perplexity AI Co-Founder Critiques AI Safety as Power Grab
Andy Konwinski, co-founder of Perplexity AI, argues that the AI safety narrative is being misused to centralize power rather than to protect against risks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Disconnection from Record-High Stocks is Temporary
Analysts from Schwab and Hashdex believe Bitcoin's current disconnection from record-high stocks is temporary, driven by AI's influence on capital allocation.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Investors in Trump's crypto token face $3.8 billion loss, data reveals
Investors of Trump's memecoin have collectively lost $3.8 billion, while the token has fallen 96% from its peak, reflecting a significant downturn in the crypto market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Exploring ChangeNOW’s Efficient Swap Trading Engine
ChangeNOW, a crypto exchange, offers efficient swaps with new features like private transfers and a Permanent Exchange Address, enhancing user convenience.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Europe's Crypto Regulation Needs Effective Implementation
The EU's MiCA framework for crypto regulation must be effectively implemented to realize its potential and ensure Europe's leadership in digital assets.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
EU Takes Steps to Restrict Retail Access to Booming Prediction Markets
The EU has announced plans to restrict retail investors from accessing certain prediction markets, emphasizing the importance of compliance based on a product's derivative function rather than its name.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
UK's New Crypto Regulations Aim to Enhance Global Trading Amid Compliance Challenges
The U.K. FCA's new crypto regulations aim to bolster global trading, though significant compliance challenges remain that could hinder their effectiveness.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Researchers Propose New Computing Type for Energy-Efficient AI
Researchers have proposed a thermodynamic computing architecture that could drastically reduce AI energy consumption, making tasks up to 10,000 times more efficient.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Impact of MiCA on Russians and Strategy's Cash Crisis
This article explores the impact of MiCA regulations on Russian crypto users, Strategy's financial struggles, and recent developments in the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Samsung and Dunamu Deny Participation in OUSD
Samsung Electronics and Dunamu have denied any formal involvement in the OUSD stablecoin consortium, clarifying they were only approached for potential participation.
Mercation Admin1 min