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Coinbase Shares Drop 5% Following Disappointing Q2 Revenue
Coinbase's stock dropped by 5% after the company reported a disappointing $1.22 billion in revenue for Q2 2026, falling short of expectations.
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Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act, Citing Bitcoin Creator
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges the Senate to vote on the Clarity Act, warning that political delays could jeopardize U.S. leadership in digital assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
AI Agents Struggle to Conduct Independent Research, Study Reveals
A study reveals that advanced AI agents can handle engineering tasks but struggle to produce original research acceptable at top conferences.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
IBM Claims Milestone in Quantum Computing, Impacts on Bitcoin Security Remain Limited
IBM reports achieving "trusted quantum advantage" with a quantum computer, marking progress in quantum computing but posing no immediate threat to Bitcoin's security.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Major Banks Conduct $1 Million Pilot for Tokenized Cross-Border Payments
A group of 28 major banks, including JPMorgan and Citi, successfully tested tokenized money for cross-border payments in a $1 million pilot led by the BIS.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
FTC Takes Legal Action Against Hims & Hers Over Privacy Violations
The FTC, along with California and Utah, has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing sensitive health information and misleading subscription practices.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ark Invest Offloads Bitmine Shares While Increasing Coinbase and Circle Holdings
Ark Invest has offloaded $4.4 million in shares of Bitmine and other companies, while simultaneously increasing its stakes in Coinbase and Circle.
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Ondo Finance Considers Acquisition Valued at Up to $500 Million
Ondo Finance is exploring a potential acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million as it looks to expand in the crypto sector.
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IBM Advances Quantum Computing Validation Without Supercomputers
IBM has made strides in validating quantum computations, showcasing methods that enable verification without classical supercomputers, marking a significant step in the field.
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Elon Musk's xAI Challenges Minnesota's AI Nudification Law in Court
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to block HF 1606, the first law regulating AI nudification, claiming it violates free speech rights.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Australia Takes Legal Action Against Telegram for $38 Million Over Extremist Content
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has sued Telegram for $38 million over alleged extremist content, including pro-terror videos, and may seek to ban the service in the country.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Challenges Facing the Clarity Act: What Lies Ahead for Crypto Regulation
The future of the Clarity Act faces uncertainty as industry experts discuss its implications and potential shortcomings in cryptocurrency regulation.
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