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Bitcoin Faces Downward Pressure Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies are declining as renewed conflicts between the U.S. and Iran push oil prices higher.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Anthropic Discontinues Hidden Tracker in Claude Code Following Privacy Issues
Anthropic has removed a hidden tracking feature from Claude Code after privacy concerns were raised by researchers regarding its use to identify Chinese users.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC to Roll Out Long-Awaited Crypto Regulations This Month
The SEC is set to announce its long-awaited crypto regulations this month, which will include safe harbors and exemptions for specific crypto activities.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
BIG3 NFT Owners File Lawsuit Against Ice Cube’s Basketball League for Broken Promises
NFT owners of Ice Cube's BIG3 league have filed a class action lawsuit, claiming unfulfilled promises regarding ownership rights and benefits as the league prepares to go public.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
China Plans to Restrict AI Exports Following U.S. Example
China is reportedly in talks to restrict access to its advanced AI models, following the U.S.'s lead in implementing export controls.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Wintermute Warns of Temporary Nature of Bitcoin's Recent Price Surge
Wintermute warns that Bitcoin's recent price increase is a temporary relief rally rather than a fundamental market shift, despite nearly 10% gains this week.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SpaceX Receives Positive Ratings from Analysts After IPO
Following SpaceX's IPO, analysts from major brokerages have issued predominantly bullish ratings, highlighting the company's strong market position.
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AI Trade Shows Signs of Weakness as Infrastructure Growth Faces Challenges
The AI trade is losing momentum as record earnings and increased competition lead investors to reconsider the sustainability of recent spending in the sector.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Coinbase Secures UK License for Stocks and Derivatives Alongside Crypto
Coinbase has received regulatory approval in the UK to offer stocks and derivatives, expanding its services beyond cryptocurrency and enhancing its ambition to be an "everything exchange."
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Japanese Interest Rates Challenge Bitcoin's Recent Macro Relief
Bitcoin's recent gains are threatened by rising Japanese bond yields, which have reached a 30-year high, impacting global borrowing costs and risk assets.
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UK Foreign Secretary Cautions on AI Risks, Drawing Nuclear Comparisons
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warns that without global regulations, AI risks could mirror the catastrophic mistakes of the nuclear age.
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Yield Guild Games Discontinues Crypto Game Publishing, Lays Off 35 Staff
Yield Guild Games is closing its crypto game publishing unit and laying off 35 employees due to market challenges, shifting focus towards AI data opportunities.
Mercation Admin3 min