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'The Odyssey' Director Chris Nolan: Young Viewers Reject 'AI Slop'
Christopher Nolan warns that younger audiences are rejecting generative AI, advocating for a return to tangible storytelling in filmmaking.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain's Initial Activity Driven by Meme Coins Over Tokenized Stocks
Meme coins are driving early trading activity on Robinhood Chain, achieving $3.1 billion in DEX volumes, while tokenized stocks see limited engagement.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Consumer Spending on AI Girlfriends Reaches $427.3 Million
AI girlfriend apps have seen a surge in consumer spending, totaling $427.3 million globally since late 2022, according to Appfigures Intelligence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Mizuho: Circle's Bank Approval Fails to Address USDC Growth and Competition
Mizuho maintains a neutral stance on Circle, stating that the OCC's approval of a national trust bank does not address critical growth and competition issues for USDC.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
End of Bitcoin Panic Selling as Seller Profit Margins Dwindle
Bitcoin appears to be stabilizing above $62,000 as panic selling fades, driven by recent ETF inflows and reduced selling pressure, though caution remains due to speculative trading dynamics.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coinbase Ventures Becomes Most Active Crypto Investor of the Half-Year
Coinbase Ventures led the crypto investment scene in H1 2026 with 30 deals, despite a decline in overall crypto financing amid a bear market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases to Build $3 Billion Cash Reserve
Strategy has ceased its Bitcoin purchases since June 22, focusing instead on amassing a $3 billion cash reserve for greater liquidity.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $49 Million in Ethereum as Demand for Robinhood Chain Surges
BitMine has acquired $49 million in Ethereum, boosting its total to nearly 4.8% of the circulating supply as demand for Robinhood Chain rises.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain: A Blockchain for Tokenized Stocks Overrun by Memecoins
Robinhood Chain has quickly gained traction, amassing $135 million in value and 800,000 addresses, yet most activities are centered around memecoins rather than its intended tokenized stocks.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bolivia considers incorporating Tether's USDT into its payment framework
Bolivia is exploring the integration of Tether's USDT into its national payment system, reflecting a shift towards regulated cryptocurrency use.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain Leads in DEX Volume
Robinhood Chain has quickly risen to the top of DEX volume rankings, processing $3.1 billion in just one week after its public mainnet launch.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Texas Data Centers Bypass Public Environmental Oversight
Texas data center developers are using streamlined permits to bypass public environmental oversight, raising concerns about pollution and regulatory compliance.
Mercation Admin3 min