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Bitbank Warns of Account Suspensions for Transactions Related to Polymarket
Bitbank has warned clients about potential account suspensions for transactions linked to Polymarket, citing local gambling laws.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Why Does Bitcoin's Price Rise and Fall in Cycles?
This article explores the cyclical nature of Bitcoin's price movements, examining the phases of accumulation, bull markets, and corrections, as well as the impact of halvings and market psychology.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
Philippines Implements Stricter Regulations for Crypto Listings, Prohibits Privacy Coins
The Philippines has tightened cryptocurrency regulations, requiring rigorous due diligence for token listings and banning privacy coins like Monero and Zcash.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Anthropic Sends Employees to Washington for Negotiations
Anthropic has sent senior staff to Washington to discuss export restrictions on its AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, following U.S. government demands.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
ESMA Requires Unlicensed Crypto Platforms to Exit EU
ESMA mandates that unlicensed crypto platforms cease operations in the EU by July 1, impacting thousands of firms and traders, especially in France.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Media Links Anthropic Restrictions to China
The White House's concerns about potential Chinese access to Anthropic's Mythos model have led to export restrictions on the company, as reported by various media outlets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Proposes Post-Quantum Account Protection for $0.07
Ethereum is introducing SPHINCS- for post-quantum account protection at just $0.07, adapting NIST's SPHINCS+ standard without requiring a hard fork.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Summer of Crypto Regulations: Current Developments
Lawmakers are currently discussing crypto tax legislation, while the CFTC has proposed new regulations for prediction markets amid ongoing court cases.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
SEC's Upcoming Tokenization Policy Lacks Full Regulatory Strength
The SEC's upcoming "innovation exemption" for tokenization may lack the permanence and strength of a formal regulation, as former officials express concerns over its long-term viability.
Mercation Admin7 min - News
Tokenized Treasury Markets Reach $14.6 Billion Amid Wall Street-Crypto Convergence
The convergence of Wall Street and crypto is evident as tokenized treasury markets reach $14.6 billion, while centralized exchange trading volumes decline significantly.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
KPMG Withdraws AI Agency Report Due to Misleading Claims
KPMG has retracted its report on AI agents after organizations disputed its claims about their use of the technology, highlighting inaccuracies and misleading statements.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Quantstamp Links $36 Million Humanity Protocol Hack to North Korea
Quantstamp suggests that the $36 million hack of Humanity Protocol may be linked to North Korean hackers, involving a phishing attack and malware.
Mercation Admin1 min