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U.S. Citizen Indicted in Israel for Alleged Espionage for Iran
A 21-year-old American has been indicted in Israel for espionage, marking the first case of its kind involving a U.S. citizen amid a broader crackdown on Iranian-linked spying.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Nigel Farage Reported to UK Standards Authority for Alleged Crypto Lobbying
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny after being reported for allegedly lobbying the Bank of England on crypto policy to benefit his major donor, Christopher Harborne.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Defends Family's Crypto Earnings Amid Controversy
Trump defended his family's substantial cryptocurrency earnings, claiming legality and ignorance of their extent, while critics allege he benefits from his political position amid regulatory developments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Attract $222M, Ending 10-Day Outflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $221.7 million, marking the end of a 10-day outflow streak, driven by a weak jobs report and Federal Reserve signals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Strengthens as U.S. Rate-Hike Concerns Diminish
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of strength as weak U.S. jobs data reduces the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike, boosting investor sentiment and altcoin performance.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Using AI Wisely: The Shift from Abundance to Caution
Companies are now facing unexpected expenses from AI token usage, prompting a shift from encouragement to caution in their AI strategies.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Criticizes Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Decision
JPMorgan analysts criticize Strategy's Bitcoin sales mechanism, citing increased market risk and volatility, while emphasizing the need for stronger cash reserves.
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OpenAI Proposes $42 Billion Stake for U.S. Government
OpenAI has proposed a 5% stake worth $42.6 billion for the U.S. government, amidst discussions with key officials and a push for similar contributions from other AI firms.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Russia Set for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September, Bank Governor States
Russia's digital ruble is on track for a September 1 launch, but public interest remains low, according to recent reports.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Models Manipulated to Generate Cocaine Recipes
Researchers managed to manipulate AI models into generating cocaine synthesis instructions and leaking sensitive credentials using a new prompt injection attack technique.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Surge as Crypto Shorts Face Losses
Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have surged, leading to significant liquidations of short positions in the market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitwise Indicates STRC Decline Reflects Crypto Cycle Bottoming, Not Strategy's Collapse
Bitwise suggests that the recent decline in STRC indicates a nearing bottom in the crypto cycle, rather than a crisis for Strategy.
Mercation Admin4 min