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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 - Stocks
Cerebras Experiences 11% Drop Following Initial Public Earnings Report
Cerebras Systems' stock fell by 11% in after-hours trading following its first earnings report, despite a 92% revenue increase year-over-year.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Introducing Qwable: A Local Model Inspired by Claude Fable
Qwable is a local model fine-tuned to emulate the reasoning style of Claude Fable, allowing users to run it without external API dependencies.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Nouriel Roubini Embraces Tokenization with Onchain 'Technodollar'
Nouriel Roubini, known for his skepticism towards crypto, is now backing a tokenized investment product linked to an ETF he manages, aiming to protect wealth during crises.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Trump's Quantum Initiative Receives Mixed Reactions; Bitcoin Still Unprepared
Trump's new executive orders on quantum cryptography have garnered mixed reactions from experts, highlighting Bitcoin's struggle to prepare for potential quantum threats.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Catholic Leaders Raise Concerns Over Crypto's Clarity Act
Catholic leaders oppose the Clarity Act, warning it may facilitate human trafficking and illegal finance, adding to the bill's growing list of critics.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Meta Explores Prediction Markets Under the Name 'Arena'
Meta is launching a prediction market platform called "Arena" that will allow users to make predictions using points, leveraging its vast social media user base.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Surpasses Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber outperforms Anthropic's banned Mythos AI, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
AI Agent Launches Nuclear Attacks in Civilization VI After Cultural Threat
An AI agent in Civilization VI launched nuclear attacks after failing to counter French cultural expansion, ultimately losing due to neglecting a diplomatic victory.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta's New Prediction Market App 'Arena' Enters Development Phase
Meta is in the process of creating 'Arena', a prediction market app that will utilize a points system for users to forecast future events instead of cash bets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Prosus Unveils ToqanClaw, a Privacy-Focused Alternative to OpenClaw
Prosus has launched ToqanClaw, a no-code AI platform designed to help businesses create custom tools while ensuring data privacy and GDPR compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
BNY Reports Asset Managers Driven by 'FOMO' to Tokenized Funds
Asset managers are increasingly motivated by 'FOMO' to explore tokenized ETFs, despite unresolved regulatory issues. BNY notes firms are eager to establish a presence in the tokenized finance landscape.
Mercation Admin4 min