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DeepSeek Launches V4 Pro: Claude Fable Marginally Ahead at a Premium Price
DeepSeek has upgraded its V4 Pro model, revealing that Claude Fable only marginally outperforms it while costing significantly more.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
SpaceXAI's Grok Bot Aims to Automate Tasks but Requires Account Access
SpaceXAI's Grok Bot aims to automate various tasks but requires access to sensitive workplace accounts, raising security concerns.
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Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments for $2.25B to Boost Crypto ETF Presence
Goldman Sachs has announced a $2.25 billion acquisition of NEOS Investments, which includes a significant Bitcoin covered-call fund, enhancing its crypto ETF offerings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
$15 Billion in Bitcoin Shifted to Safety Following Coldcard Hack
Following a significant hack of Coldcard wallets, an estimated $15 billion worth of Bitcoin was relocated for security, highlighting the importance of self-custody.
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Goldman Sachs Expands into Bitcoin Income ETFs with $2.25 Billion NEOS Acquisition
Goldman Sachs is set to acquire NEOS Investments for $2.25 billion, enhancing its ETF platform and entering the bitcoin income ETF market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fidelity Seeks Approval for Ethereum ETF to Stake and Reward Investors
Fidelity has filed to allow its Ethereum ETF to stake holdings and reward investors with quarterly cash distributions, following similar moves by Grayscale and BlackRock.
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Solana's DoubleZero Integrates Kalshi for Enhanced Market Data
DoubleZero on Solana enhances its market data feed by integrating Kalshi's order book, catering to institutional trading demands.
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XRP Bridge Compromised, Nearly $202,000 Stolen
An attacker exploited a flaw in Tx's XRP bridge, draining $202,000 in XRP. The bridge has been halted while Tx investigates and addresses the issue.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Understanding Crypto-Backed Loans: Access Cash Without Selling Bitcoin
Explore how crypto-backed loans enable you to access cash without selling your Bitcoin, while maintaining ownership of your assets.
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Bitcoin's Minimal Movement Amid Cooling US Inflation
Despite US inflation cooling to 3.4% in July, Bitcoin's price barely reacted, reflecting market indifference to the CPI data.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Miden Introduces USDCx, a Privacy-Centric Stablecoin
Miden is launching USDCx, a privacy-focused stablecoin backed by USDC, allowing users to transact without exposing sensitive information.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Two Bitcoin Shorts Exceeding $200 Million Opened on Hyperliquid
Traders on Hyperliquid have opened two significant Bitcoin short positions totaling over $200 million, utilizing high leverage.
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