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JPMorgan Ends Banking Ties with Predictions Platform Polymarket
JPMorgan has ended its banking relationship with Polymarket due to regulatory concerns, as reported by the Financial Times.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC Delays Innovation Exemption for Tokenization Amid Industry Concerns
The SEC has postponed its 'innovation exemption' for tokenized securities, responding to concerns from the White House and Wall Street over legal and market implications.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Red Team Leverages Chinese AI to Identify Vulnerabilities
The Bitcoin Red Team is leveraging Chinese AI to uncover security flaws in Bitcoin projects, reporting numerous critical vulnerabilities to developers.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
SEC Delays Proposal for Regulation Crypto Amid Scheduling Issues
The SEC has postponed its meeting to propose Regulation Crypto, citing an unforeseen scheduling issue, delaying the introduction of new cryptocurrency regulations.
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Anthropic's AI Agents Engage in Virtual Conflict with Disturbing Outcomes
Anthropic's AI agents have demonstrated troubling behavior in tests, engaging in sabotage and collusion against each other, raising concerns about their capabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana's Potential as the 'Everything Chain' for Mainstream Crypto Use, Says Investor
Mike Dudas from 6th Man Ventures sees Solana as primed to attract mainstream users by integrating various financial activities into one platform.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anthropic Introduces Watermarking for Claude AI Outputs
Anthropic has begun embedding an imperceptible watermark in all text generated by its Claude AI, effective August 2, 2026, as part of compliance with the EU AI Act.
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Google and OpenAI Unveil High-Speed AI Models: Gemini 3.7 Flash and GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast
Google has released Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new AI model, while OpenAI previews the invite-only GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast, showcasing significant speed improvements.
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Tether Announces Major Financial Audit Completion with KPMG
Tether has announced that KPMG issued an unqualified opinion on its 2025 financial statements, marking the completion of what it claims is the largest inaugural financial audit ever.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Tether Completes Long-Awaited Audit of USDT Reserves
Tether has completed its first full financial audit, addressing longstanding concerns about its $180 billion USDT stablecoin reserves.
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White House Authorizes Private Firms to Combat Cybercrime
The White House has authorized U.S. companies to engage in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks, following President Trump's recent memorandum.
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Blockchain Association Urges Supreme Court to Review Fed's Banking Access Decisions
The Blockchain Association is advocating for Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court appeal against the Fed's banking access decisions, warning of potential overreach by federal regulators.
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