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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.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
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.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
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.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
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.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
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.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
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.
Mercation Admin7 min - News
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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Trump Set to Join White House Meeting with Crypto Executives
President Donald Trump is anticipated to attend a White House meeting next week with crypto CEOs and leaders from prediction markets and AI sectors.
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World Liberty Trust Co. Receives Conditional Bank Charter Approval
World Liberty Trust Co. has received a conditional bank charter from the OCC, allowing it to issue the USD1 stablecoin, amidst concerns over its ties to Donald Trump.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Leaked French Tax Data Poses Risks for Bitcoin Holders
A breach of France's tax authority has exposed data of over 678,000 individuals, increasing the risk of scams targeting Bitcoin holders.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Z.ai Unveils GLM-5.3, Touted as Leading Open-Weight Coding Model
Z.ai has launched GLM-5.3, claiming it as the leading open-weights coding model with 743 billion parameters, emphasizing improved efficiency and performance.
Mercation Admin3 min