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Meta to Introduce Advertising Fees Due to Digital Service Taxes
Meta will start charging additional fees for ads shown in certain jurisdictions due to digital service taxes, with rates varying by location.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5-Cyber Amid Anthropic Restrictions
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, a specialized model for cybersecurity, amid restrictions on Anthropic's models, targeting vetted professionals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Advises Michael Saylor's Strategy to Cease Bitcoin Purchases
CryptoQuant suggests Michael Saylor's Strategy should pause its bitcoin purchases due to a significant drop in cash reserves and increased dividend obligations.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
US Senators Demand Hearings on World Liberty Financial Deal with UAE Investors
Democratic senators are calling for hearings on World Liberty Financial's ties to UAE investors linked to Donald Trump's family, following a WSJ report.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget by 40% and Restructures Governance
The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its governance and cutting its budget by 40%, focusing on long-term capital management and enhancing network resilience.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Experts Highlight Challenges of Post-Quantum Bitcoin Security
Experts warn that transitioning Bitcoin to post-quantum cryptography is complex and may take years, as decentralized networks cannot be updated by government orders.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Senate Democrats Investigate $500 Million UAE Investment in Trump's Crypto Firm
Senate Democrats are pushing for hearings to investigate a $500 million investment from UAE officials in Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and its impact on U.S. policy.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Meta Aims to Compete with Polymarket and Kalshi
Meta is testing a new prediction market platform called Arena, allowing users to make event predictions for points rather than cash.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Decline in Bitcoin Selling by Early Investors Indicates Market Optimism
Bitcoin's original investors have reduced their selling to the lowest levels in almost two years, signaling potential market optimism.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin May Decline to $59,000 Short-Term as Liquidity Tightens
Bitcoin is projected to potentially fall to $59,000 in the near term as market liquidity tightens, according to Wintermute's analysis.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $62,000 Amid Ongoing Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin is trending downward toward $62,000 as semiconductor stocks continue to decline, impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto PAC's $5.5 Million Endorsement Leads to Maryland Victory, More Allies Emerge
Adrian Boafo, a Democratic candidate in Maryland, received substantial support from the crypto sector, leading to his primary victory and the advancement of other crypto allies.
Mercation Admin4 min