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Starbucks Discontinues AI Inventory System After Failures
Starbucks has discontinued its AI inventory system due to operational failures, impacting product management across its North American stores.
Aisha Patel1 min - Stocks
Tom Lee believes tech IPO influx won't destabilize the S&P 500
Tom Lee from Fundstrat believes the upcoming tech IPOs will not negatively impact the S&P 500, as he anticipates that the market can absorb the influx of new equity.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin sidelined amid geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin is struggling to gain traction amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic factors, while some altcoins show resilience.
Daniel Kim4 min - News
Bubblemaps CEO Discusses Prediction Markets and National Security Risks
Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Wyman discusses the risks of prediction markets, highlighting insider trading concerns linked to U.S. military actions against Iran.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Europe Warned About Dangerous Dependence on Starlink and US AI
Bouygues CEO warns Europe against over-reliance on US AI and Starlink, emphasizing the need for sovereignty in satellite communication and AI infrastructure.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Spotify and Universal Introduce AI Remix Feature for Fans
Spotify and Universal Music Group have launched an AI remix tool for fans, allowing them to create legal remixes and covers of songs from participating artists.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
DeepSeek Develops Agentic Coding Tool to Compete with Claude Code
DeepSeek is establishing a new team in Beijing to develop a coding tool that will rival Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Attempted Kidnapping of The Sandbox Co-Founder's Wife Reported
The wife of Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, was targeted in a kidnapping attempt at their home in France, with two teenagers arrested and four suspects still at large.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
CoinFlip Denounces Missouri's Lawsuit as Unfounded Amid Senior Scam Concerns
CoinFlip is fighting back against a lawsuit from Missouri's Attorney General, who is seeking $1.83 million in penalties while alleging the company enables scams against seniors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Study: Nearly Half of Russian Crypto Users Don't Verify Asset Origins
A recent study reveals that nearly half of Russian crypto users do not verify the origins of their assets, highlighting a gap in compliance practices.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
$1.07 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds Amid Geopolitical Risks
Cryptocurrency investment products saw $1.07 billion in outflows from May 11 to 15, driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Strategy Accumulates 4% of Bitcoin Supply
Strategy has acquired 24,869 BTC, representing 4% of Bitcoin's supply, while BitMine holds 5.28 million ETH, totaling $12.6 billion in assets.
James Park3 min