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Polymarket Appoints Jupiter Executive for Expansion in Japan
Polymarket has appointed Mike Eidlin from Jupiter to lead its expansion into Japan, targeting regulatory approval for prediction markets by 2030.
Mercation Admin2 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 - Crypto
Ethereum Developer Suggests $1 Billion Organization to Revitalize ETH
Dankrad Feist, a former Ethereum researcher, has proposed a $1 billion organization to succeed the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to enhance ETH's value.
Mercation Admin3 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
Study Reveals Young Adults Conceal AI Romance Use from Partners
A new study reveals that 15% of young adults in relationships use AI romantic companions, with 69% concealing their usage from partners.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
NHL Partners with CFTC to Enhance Prediction Market Integrity
The NHL has signed a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC to share data, enhancing the integrity of prediction markets related to hockey events.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
New ARMA Bill Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Legally
The American Reserve Modernization Act aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve under U.S. law, managed for at least 20 years, as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Delays AI Executive Order Citing Potential Risks to US Leadership Over China
President Trump has delayed an AI executive order over concerns it might hinder U.S. leadership in AI technology compared to China.
Mercation Admin2 min - Stocks
Bank of America Maintains Buy Rating on Nvidia, Raises Target Price
Bank of America maintains a buy rating on Nvidia and raises its price target to $350 after the company reports record quarterly revenue.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
US Government Allocates $2 Billion to Quantum Computing Amid Bitcoin Threat
The U.S. government is investing over $2 billion in quantum computing to address potential threats to encryption, particularly concerning Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Mercation Admin3 min