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UN Warns of Rising Inequality Due to AI
The UN warns that AI's rapid development may increase global inequality, highlighting issues of access, control, and risks associated with technology.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Soybean Fascism
Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares' book warns of the existential risks posed by AI, advocating for extreme measures to prevent superintelligence from emerging.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Legislation with Licensing and Stablecoin Regulations
Taiwan has enacted a robust crypto law requiring licensing for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, imposing strict penalties for non-compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Citi Lowers Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Forecasts
Citigroup has cut its Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets significantly, reflecting declining demand and legislative stagnation in the U.S.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Goliath Ventures CEO Pleads Guilty in $400 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in a $400 million Ponzi scheme, admitting to causing $250 million in losses.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Taiwan Approves Crypto Regulation Law
Taiwan has enacted a new law mandating licensing for crypto platforms, requiring full reserves for stablecoins, and imposing severe penalties for non-compliance.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
US Senators Propose Blocking Tech Deals with Risk Countries
Republican Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty have introduced a bill to protect U.S. tech supply chains from risk countries, expanding the Department of Commerce's powers.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trump Earned Over $1.4 Billion from Crypto Projects
Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals he earned over $1.4 billion from crypto projects in 2025, surpassing his real estate income.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Poland Stands Alone in EU with No MiCA Licensing for Crypto Firms
Poland is the only EU nation without a MiCA licensing framework for crypto firms, as President Karol Nawrocki vetoes legislation, pushing companies to seek licenses abroad.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Regulation with New Licensing and Penalties
Taiwan has enacted a comprehensive law regulating its cryptocurrency sector, requiring all virtual asset service providers to obtain licenses and adhere to stringent operational standards.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
U.S. Senators Propose Legislation to Restrict AI Technology Access for Foreign Adversaries
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty have introduced a bill aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from accessing American AI technology.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Earned Over $1 Billion from Crypto as Market Declined
President Trump reportedly earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency activities while the market faced significant declines, according to his 2025 financial disclosure.
Mercation Admin5 min