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ECB Opposes Support for Euro Stablecoins
The ECB has raised concerns over euro stablecoins, citing risks to bank lending and interest rate control, as proposed regulations face resistance from regulators.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Microsoft's Fara1.5 AI Outperforms OpenAI and Google in Browsing Tasks
Microsoft's Fara1.5 AI model surpasses OpenAI and Google in web browsing tasks, achieving a 72% score on the Online-Mind2Web benchmark.
Aisha Patel3 min - News
GameStop Proposes Increase in Share Count Amid eBay Acquisition Efforts
GameStop aims to increase its authorized share count to 2.5 billion to support its acquisition efforts for eBay, following a previous rejected bid.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Crypto Leaders and Experts Urge Congress to Update Bank Secrecy Act
Crypto leaders and experts are calling on Congress to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act to address the challenges posed by AI and digital assets.
Aisha Patel4 min - News
Congress Launches Major Insider Trading Investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees may be using insider information to profit.
James Park4 min - News
The Digital CFO: Empowering Retail Investors
Joseph Chalom discusses the upcoming transformation in retail investing, where digital treasury agents will empower everyday investors to manage their assets effectively.
Elena Volkov6 min - News
House Republicans Launch Investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket for Insider Trading
House Republicans have commenced an investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket for insider trading, focusing on suspicious trades and KYC practices.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls as Warsh Takes Charge of the Fed
Bitcoin experiences a drop as Kevin Warsh is inaugurated as the new Fed chairman, raising concerns amid declining consumer sentiment and inflation expectations.
Marcus Reid2 min - News
Mark Cuban Divests Most of His Bitcoin Holdings
Mark Cuban has sold the majority of his Bitcoin holdings, citing disappointment with its performance compared to gold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin4 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 - News
Polymarket Suffers $700K Loss Due to Internal Wallet Breach
Polymarket has experienced a significant security breach, with $700,000 drained from an internal wallet, although user funds remain unaffected.
Mercation Admin3 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