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European Commission Tightens Oversight on ChatGPT
The European Commission has classified ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Service under the Digital Services Act, imposing new compliance requirements on OpenAI.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
North Korean Wallets Move Over $30 Million Through Hyperliquid
North Korean-linked wallets moved over $30 million through Hyperliquid, as reported by Arkham analyst Emmett Gallic, amidst Hyperliquid's plans for U.S. market entry.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Sberbank Projects $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Eyes Ethereum and USDT Loans
Sberbank anticipates Russian crypto trading could reach $46 billion in the first year of new regulations, planning to accept Ethereum and USDT as loan collateral.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Negotiates with Kraken's Parent to Introduce Crypto Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders
Hyperliquid is negotiating with Kraken's parent company to offer crypto perpetual futures to U.S. traders via the regulated Bitnomial exchange.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Former SEC and CFTC Officials Call for Eased Regulations to Attract Crypto Trading Onshore
A bipartisan group of former SEC and CFTC officials is advocating for more lenient regulations to bring crypto trading back to the U.S., emphasizing the need for clarity in derivatives and custody rules.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
US Authorities Sell Confiscated Anthropic Shares Linked to Bankman-Fried Associates
The U.S. government has sold confiscated Anthropic shares belonging to associates of Sam Bankman-Fried, following their seizure during the FTX bankruptcy proceedings.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Vietnam to Launch Pilot Crypto Asset Market
Vietnam is set to establish a pilot market for crypto assets, initially aimed at foreign investors, as part of new regulatory measures.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Ireland Excludes Cryptocurrency from New State Savings Initiative
Ireland's new savings scheme will not permit cryptocurrencies, aiming to redirect $203 billion in bank deposits into more traditional investments.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Imposes Tariffs of Up to 100% on Certain Drone Imports
The U.S. will introduce tariffs of up to 100% on certain drone imports, impacting the market dynamics between American and Chinese manufacturers.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
FSB Warns G20 Finance Ministers About AI Risks to Financial Systems
Andrew Bailey of the FSB has warned G20 finance leaders about the cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI models, stressing the need for secure deployment.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Ex-White House Teleprompter Operator Penalized for Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, was fined $172,000 for insider trading linked to presidential speech prediction markets.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Polygon Addresses Security Vulnerabilities with Two Hard Forks
Polygon Labs has patched several security vulnerabilities through two hard forks, ensuring network safety before public disclosure.
Mercation Admin2 min