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IMF Warns Again About Tokenization Risks
The IMF warns that tokenization could reshape global finance but may increase market fragmentation and systemic risks without common standards.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Allium: U.S. Users Lead Political Betting on Polymarket
U.S. users dominate political betting on Polymarket, according to Allium, despite access restrictions after a CFTC settlement.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Criticizes Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Decision
JPMorgan analysts criticize Strategy's Bitcoin sales mechanism, citing increased market risk and volatility, while emphasizing the need for stronger cash reserves.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Binance Advocates for MiCA Evaluation Based on Licenses Granted
Binance's Europe head, Gillian Lynch, insists that MiCA should be evaluated based on the firms it licenses, not those it excludes, following the company's recent withdrawal of its application in Greece.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on 134 ISIS-Connected Crypto Wallets
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 134 crypto wallets linked to ISIS-K, primarily on Tron, amid ongoing legal issues involving Tron founder Justin Sun.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Models Manipulated to Generate Cocaine Recipes
Researchers managed to manipulate AI models into generating cocaine synthesis instructions and leaking sensitive credentials using a new prompt injection attack technique.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
Securitize Launches on NYSE with Tokenized Shares on Solana and Avalanche
Securitize shares surged over 8% on their NYSE debut while also launching tokenized versions worth $266 million on Solana and Avalanche.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered and Circle Simplify USDC Issuance
Standard Chartered and Circle have launched a service for institutional clients to issue and redeem USDC without needing a separate Circle account.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Opinion: Inflation Complicates Market Bet on AI
Rising inflation and yields are making investments in AI companies riskier and complicating the crypto landscape, according to analyst Ivey Wang.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
US Treasury Targets Over 100 ISIS-K Crypto Addresses with Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 134 crypto addresses associated with ISIS-K, freezing over $1.4 million in funds, highlighting the role of stablecoin issuers in sanctions enforcement.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Russia's Central Bank Sets Date for Crypto Regulation Launch
Russia's Central Bank plans to implement cryptocurrency regulations starting September 1, 2023, with a transitional period lasting until July 2027.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Pioneers Direct USDC Access for Institutions
Standard Chartered has become the first G-SIB to provide institutional clients direct access to mint and redeem USDC, beginning in Dubai.
Mercation Admin2 min