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DeepSeek Develops Agentic Coding Tool to Compete with Claude Code
DeepSeek is establishing a new team in Beijing to develop a coding tool that will rival Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Attempted Kidnapping of The Sandbox Co-Founder's Wife Reported
The wife of Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, was targeted in a kidnapping attempt at their home in France, with two teenagers arrested and four suspects still at large.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
CoinFlip Denounces Missouri's Lawsuit as Unfounded Amid Senior Scam Concerns
CoinFlip is fighting back against a lawsuit from Missouri's Attorney General, who is seeking $1.83 million in penalties while alleging the company enables scams against seniors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Strategy Accumulates 4% of Bitcoin Supply
Strategy has acquired 24,869 BTC, representing 4% of Bitcoin's supply, while BitMine holds 5.28 million ETH, totaling $12.6 billion in assets.
James Park3 min - Crypto
$1.07 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds Amid Geopolitical Risks
Cryptocurrency investment products saw $1.07 billion in outflows from May 11 to 15, driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Study: Nearly Half of Russian Crypto Users Don't Verify Asset Origins
A recent study reveals that nearly half of Russian crypto users do not verify the origins of their assets, highlighting a gap in compliance practices.
Aisha Patel1 min - News
Weekly Recap: New Fed Chair and $10 Million THORChain Hack
This week saw Bitcoin stabilize around $78,000, Kevin Warsh appointed as the new Fed Chair, and a $10 million hack of THORChain.
Aisha Patel5 min - Crypto
Analyst Highlights Bitcoin's Strong Fundamentals
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe emphasizes Bitcoin's resilience and strong fundamentals amidst recent market fluctuations.
James Park2 min - News
CFTC Discusses Use of AI to Detect Insider Trading
The CFTC is leveraging AI to monitor insider trading, focusing on suspicious activities in offshore markets like Polymarket, according to Chairman Michael Selig.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: Phishing Scams, Fake Repositories, and More
This week's cybersecurity highlights include the identification of a $19 million phishing mastermind and a fake OpenAI repository spreading malware.
Aisha Patel6 min - News
Dune Cuts 25% of Workforce to Focus on AI
Dune has laid off 25% of its workforce as part of a restructuring to focus on AI and institutional clients, while introducing new tools for data management.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
Cerebras Systems Raises $5.55 Billion in 2026's Largest IPO
Cerebras Systems has raised $5.55 billion in its IPO, the largest of 2026, driven by high demand for semiconductors.
Sarah Chen1 min