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The Privacy Dilemma in Safeguarding Children Online
Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation, discusses the privacy issues surrounding age verification in light of recent legislative efforts to protect children online.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: Is SOL a Superior Diversifier Compared to ETH?
Morgan Stanley's Denny Galindo suggests that Solana has historically outperformed Ether as a portfolio diversifier, despite its higher volatility.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000 Following U.S. Inflation Slowdown
Bitcoin remains above $65,000 after U.S. inflation data shows a slowdown, prompting renewed interest in cryptocurrency funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
White House to Discuss Ethics in Clarity Act Amidst Senate Negotiations
White House officials are set to meet with senators to negotiate the contentious ethics section of the Clarity Act, crucial for regulating the crypto market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
South Korea to Revise 76-Year-Old Law to Recognize Cryptocurrencies as National Assets
South Korea is set to amend its National Property Act to officially classify cryptocurrencies and intellectual property as national assets, with plans for tokenized government bonds in 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Open USD Threatens Circle's USDC, According to CoinShares
CoinShares reports that Open USD could significantly impact Circle's USDC by redistributing reserve income to partners, potentially affecting their profit margins.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Three Senators Oppose CLARITY Act Without Anti-Corruption Provisions
Three Democratic senators oppose the CLARITY Act, demanding anti-corruption measures to prevent officials from profiting from the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Timeline of Changes at the Ethereum Foundation in 2026
This week’s Protocol Newsletter analyzes the significant changes at the Ethereum Foundation throughout 2026, reflecting a major organizational shift.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMart Launches Trading for AI Token XRPHAI
BitMart has launched trading for the XRPHAI token, part of the XRP Healthcare project, which integrates AI into healthcare services.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Meta Employees Accuse Company of Using AI in Layoffs
Meta employees have filed a lawsuit claiming the company used AI to unfairly select workers for layoffs, disproportionately affecting those on leave or with disabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Morning Minute: Crypto Surges Following Soft CPI Data
Major cryptocurrencies surged by 3-6% following a favorable CPI report, with Bitcoin reaching $64.6k and Ethereum increasing 7%.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
UK Fraud Review Suggests Judge Training for Crypto and AI Scams
A UK review suggests judges receive training for handling rising cases of AI-driven fraud and cryptocurrency laundering, as fraud could soon account for half of all crime.
Mercation Admin3 min