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Bitcoin Remains Steady Amid AI Stock Declines; Fed Meeting Ahead
Bitcoin remains stable near $65,000 despite declines in AI stocks, with analysts suggesting the upcoming Fed meeting could influence its trajectory.
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Sensitive Claude Conversations Accidentally Indexed by Google
A Reddit user found that Claude conversations were accidentally indexed by Google, revealing sensitive information due to a missing noindex meta tag.
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Activist Faces Federal Charges After Using Duress Password on Phone
Samuel Tunick is charged for using a duress password that wiped his phone during a border search, marking a historic legal case in the U.S.
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Fanatics Acquires Regulated Exchange to Expand Prediction Markets
Fanatics is set to acquire a regulated exchange from BGC Group, enabling it to launch its own prediction markets, enhancing its competitive edge in the sector.
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Strategy Boosts Cash Reserves by $525M, Foregoes Bitcoin Purchase for Fifth Week
Strategy has enhanced its cash reserves by $525 million, reaching $3.75 billion, while skipping Bitcoin purchases for the fifth week in a row.
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Coinbase CEO Critiques AI Pivot by Crypto Firms as Misguided
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, argues against the trend of crypto firms pivoting to AI, stating that cryptocurrency serves as essential infrastructure for AI rather than a competitor.
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Michael Saylor's Strategy Elevates Cash Reserves to $3.75 Billion and Buys Back $25 Million of STRC
Michael Saylor's firm increased its cash reserves to $3.75 billion after raising $544.5 million through stock sales, using $25 million to repurchase preferred stock.
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Bitcoin Options Traders Scale Back Hedging Ahead of Fed Meeting
Bitcoin options traders have notably reduced their hedging strategies ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with the put/call ratio dropping significantly.
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Bitcoin ETFs Experience $465 Million Outflow, BlackRock's IBIT at the Forefront
Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant $465 million outflow over two days, primarily influenced by BlackRock's IBIT, reversing a strong inflow trend.
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Rising U.S. Debt Drives Investors Toward Bitcoin and Gold as Safe Havens
As U.S. debt reaches unprecedented levels, investors are flocking to bitcoin and gold as alternative safe havens against currency devaluation.
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Key Economic Events and Earnings for Crypto Week Ahead
This week in crypto features crucial interest rate decisions and earnings reports from major players like Coinbase and Robinhood, shaping market trends.
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25 Companies Urge U.S. Not to Restrict Open-Weight AI Models
A group of 25 companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft, has called on U.S. authorities to avoid restrictions on open-weight AI models, arguing for an open ecosystem to maintain leadership in AI.
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