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California Partners with Anthropic to Implement Claude AI Across State Agencies
California has partnered with Anthropic to provide state agencies access to Claude AI at a 50% discount, enhancing efficiency across government operations.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
40% of Crypto's $16 Billion Hack Losses Linked to Private Keys, Not Smart Contracts
A significant portion of crypto's $16 billion in hack losses, approximately 40%, is linked to compromised private keys rather than issues with smart contracts or blockchain technology.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bybit to Limit Global Exchange Services for EEA Residents
Bybit has announced it will restrict services for EEA residents, allowing users to manage their assets before the changes take effect.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
White House Engages Law Enforcement to Discuss Crypto's Clarity Act
The White House plans to meet with law enforcement to address concerns regarding the Clarity Act, aimed at clarifying crypto regulations.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
J.P. Morgan Expands Blockchain Payment System to Enhance Cross-Border Transactions
J.P. Morgan has expanded its Kinexys blockchain platform to include five Asia-Pacific currencies, enhancing cross-border payment capabilities for institutional clients.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $43 Million in Ethereum While Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases
BitMine has invested an additional $43 million in Ethereum despite market downturns, while Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases amid scrutiny.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Chainalysis Introduces Standards for Blockchain Tracing
Chainalysis has proposed a new framework for blockchain tracing aimed at helping investigators link crypto addresses. The initiative seeks to standardize analytics practices in the industry.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
MiCA's Upcoming Deadline May Leave 10 Million EU Crypto Users Searching for New Platforms
The EU's MiCA regulations set to take effect on July 1 may displace over 10 million crypto users as unlicensed exchanges restrict or halt services, warns SwissBorg's Alex Fazel.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ripple Proposes Institutional Borrowing Against Tokenized Assets on XRPL
Ripple is looking to allow institutions to borrow against tokenized assets on the XRPL through a proposed lending protocol, pending validator approval.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Bernstein Identifies Kalshi and Polymarket as Potential Acquisition Targets
Bernstein analysts suggest Kalshi and Polymarket could be acquisition targets as major players consolidate the prediction market space.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BNY Mellon Enhances Institutional Stablecoin Services with USDC
BNY Mellon is enhancing its stablecoin services for institutions, starting with USDC, as it responds to the growing demand for regulated stablecoin infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy's New Capital Plan Enables Bitcoin Sales for Buybacks and Dividends
Strategy has launched a bitcoin monetization program to sell holdings for funding the USD reserve, preferred dividends, and stock buybacks.
Mercation Admin4 min