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IBM Claims Milestone in Quantum Computing, Impacts on Bitcoin Security Remain Limited
IBM has achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing but asserts that the immediate impact on Bitcoin's security is limited.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Split Votes; Crypto Market Unaffected
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid a divided vote, while the crypto market remained stable and stocks fell sharply.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates, Market Awaits Warsh's Guidance
The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, focusing on inflation challenges while awaiting Chairman Warsh's insights.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Citadel Anticipates Fed Rate Hike Amid Bitcoin Analysts Expecting Stability
Citadel predicts a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike, diverging from market expectations of stability, which could impact bitcoin prices.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Prediction Markets Raise Odds for Fed Rate Hike
Prediction markets show increased likelihood of a Fed rate hike in July, with traders adjusting probabilities based on inflation and oil prices.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Prediction Markets Indicate Increased Likelihood of Fed Rate Hike
Prediction markets show rising expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of its two-day meeting, with significant shifts in probabilities.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
U.S. June CPI Declines 0.4%, Likely Reducing Fed Rate Hike Expectations
The U.S. June CPI unexpectedly fell by 0.4%, likely cooling expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in late July.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
IMF Warns of Stablecoin Risks for Fixed Exchange Rate Countries
The IMF warns that dollar-pegged stablecoins could threaten fixed exchange rate countries by increasing vulnerability to currency crises.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Housing Prices in Bitcoin Highlight Dollar's Devaluation
Bitcoin's housing price metrics reveal the dollar's devaluation, highlighting potential inflation hedges amid rising property values.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Bank of Japan may accelerate interest rate hikes, warns former official
A former BOJ official warns of possible interest rate hikes as the yen depreciates against the dollar, raising concerns for risk assets.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Opinion: Data Centers for AI Overload Malaysia
Malaysia's data centers are heavily impacting electricity, water, and labor resources due to rapid growth.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Deutsche Bank Evaluates the Timeline for AI's Economic Impact
Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid projects that AI will boost productivity but its significant impact will take years to materialize, amid rising investment trends.
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