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Pentagon Expands AI Role in Military Strategy
The Pentagon has updated its doctrine on AI in military strategy, emphasizing human oversight and the potential for fully autonomous systems.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
What Are Agentic Payments?
Agentic payments are transactions executed by AI systems, allowing for autonomous financial operations without human intervention.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Polymarket to Compensate Users Following $3 Million Theft
Polymarket has announced plans to refund users after hackers exploited a third-party vendor, resulting in a theft of approximately $3 million.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
SBI Holdings to Acquire Bitbank for $289 Million, Aiming for Leadership in Japan's Crypto Market
SBI Holdings is acquiring Bitbank for approximately $289 million, aiming to create Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchange with $6.8 billion in assets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CoinEx Refutes Claims of Facilitating Sanctioned Iranian Crypto Transactions
CoinEx has denied allegations of facilitating over $3.8 billion in crypto transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian platforms, asserting its neutrality and lack of official ties to Iranian entities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bristol Discontinues AI Models for Child Crime Risk Due to Errors
Bristol's police and city council have halted the use of AI models assessing child crime risks due to low accuracy and lack of transparency.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
CZ Reflects on Prison Experience, Sees No Negative Impact on Binance
Changpeng Zhao reflects on his prison time, stating it didn't harm his business prospects as he pursues a new venture capital career without returning to Binance.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
CoinShares Survey Reveals Investors' 'Invisible' Crypto Assets
A CoinShares survey reveals that many wealth managers are unaware of their clients' investments in digital assets, highlighting a significant management gap.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
AAA Unveils Legal Standard for AI Agents
The AAA, along with Integra Ledger and other companies, has launched the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) to establish a legal framework for AI agent transactions.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
CoinEx Refutes Allegations of Being $3.84 Billion Link to Sanctioned Iranian Crypto Firms
CoinEx has rejected allegations from TRM Labs that it facilitated $3.84 billion in transactions with sanctioned Iranian crypto firms, claiming no ties to such entities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kalshi Aims for $40 Billion Valuation Following Recent $1 Billion Fundraise
Kalshi is pursuing a $40 billion valuation shortly after a $1 billion funding round, as it navigates a complex legal landscape regarding prediction markets.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
South Korean Regulator Fines Bithumb for Data Breach
South Korea's PIPC has fined Bithumb 210 million won for unauthorized data transfers to foreign firms, highlighting the need for stricter data protection protocols.
Mercation Admin1 min