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Paul Tudor Jones Boosts Investment in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF After Selling Off
Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm has increased its stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after a year of selling, while significantly cutting down on call options.
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Meta Files Patent for Facial Recognition Camera System
Meta has patented a facial recognition camera system that can tag individuals and log their actions, raising privacy concerns.
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Funding Trends Signal End of Crypto's Permissionless Era
The crypto industry saw a significant funding shift in H1 2026, with $11.2 billion directed solely towards regulated firms, signaling the end of the permissionless era.
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Etherealize CEO Critiques Wall Street's Private Blockchains as a "Race to the Bottom"
Etherealize's Vivek Raman criticizes Wall Street's private blockchain trend, calling it a "race to the bottom" that undermines liquidity and interoperability.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
World Liberty Trust Company Secures Conditional Approval for Stablecoin
World Liberty Trust Company, linked to Donald Trump, receives preliminary OCC approval for a national trust bank focused on a USD1 stablecoin.
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Mastercard's $1.8 Billion Deal and Other Crypto Highlights This Week
This week in crypto saw legislative efforts continue, Wall Street deepen its involvement, and significant bitcoin movements amid a security scare.
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Ethereum Advocate Critiques Wall Street's Push for Private Blockchains
Vivek Raman of Etherealize cautions that Wall Street's focus on private blockchains risks creating isolated systems, undermining the potential of blockchain technology.
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Ireland Unveils AML Strategy for Cryptocurrency Market
Ireland's finance ministry has introduced its first national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in the cryptocurrency sector.
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Hackers Steal Over 1,700 BTC from Vulnerable Coldcard Wallets
Hackers have stolen at least 1,778.84 BTC from Coldcard wallets, raising concerns about the security of self-custody methods in cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Tether's Independent Audit and Russian Banks' USDT Restrictions
This week, Tether's first independent audit and Russian banks' requirements for crypto firms highlight significant developments in the cryptocurrency landscape.
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The Rise of the Reverse Centaur: AI's Impact on Human Workers
Cory Doctorow's book explores the concept of reverse centaurs, highlighting the impact of AI on human labor and autonomy.
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Cybersecurity Updates: Fake Crypto Exchanges in Ukraine and More
This week’s cybersecurity roundup includes the dismantling of a fake crypto exchange in Ukraine and a warning from the FBI about rising hacking incidents.
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