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Opinion: AI Won't Solve the U.S. Debt Problem
AI could reduce the U.S. budget deficit but won't solve fiscal sustainability issues, according to a Brookings Institution report.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
FBI Director Kash Patel's Undisclosed Strategy Stock Purchase Plummets 44%
FBI Director Kash Patel's undisclosed stock investment in Strategy has seen a 44% decline since last November, raising concerns over his financial disclosures.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
US Treasury Targets Over 100 ISIS-K Crypto Addresses with Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 134 crypto addresses associated with ISIS-K, freezing over $1.4 million in funds, highlighting the role of stablecoin issuers in sanctions enforcement.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Pioneers Direct USDC Access for Institutions
Standard Chartered has become the first G-SIB to provide institutional clients direct access to mint and redeem USDC, beginning in Dubai.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
U.S. Job Growth Declined Significantly in June with 57,000 New Positions
U.S. job growth saw a significant decline in June, with only 57,000 positions added, impacting expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Robinhood Unveils 'Robinhood Chain' with Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood has launched Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 platform focusing on tokenized stocks, alongside significant market movements in crypto and AI.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Warsh's Remarks May Propel Bitcoin and Gold Following U.S. Jobs Report
Kevin Warsh's recent comments on inflation could trigger a rally in bitcoin and gold as the U.S. jobs report is anticipated to show labor market weaknesses.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Smaller Tokens Surge as Bitcoin and Solana Experience Significant Rally
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rebound as dovish Federal Reserve signals boost smaller tokens like Memecore’s M and Audiera’s BEAT.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Media: OpenAI Discussed Transferring 5% Stake to the U.S.
OpenAI reportedly discussed transferring a 5% stake to the U.S. government during talks with Trump's administration, potentially linked to a Public Wealth Fund.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI in Talks to Offer U.S. Government 5% Stake: FT
OpenAI is reportedly contemplating a 5% equity stake for the U.S. government as part of a broader initiative to distribute AI-generated wealth to the public.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Above $60,000 as Yen Rises Amid Intervention Speculation
Bitcoin remains above $60,000 as the yen rebounds on intervention speculation, following comments from Fed Chair Warsh about easing inflation risks.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $60,000 Amidst Macroeconomic Constraints
Bitcoin has rebounded above $60,000 following comments on U.S. inflation, despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures and ETF outflows.
Mercation Admin2 min