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Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals to Supreme Court to Overturn Fraud Conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn his 25-year fraud conviction, claiming urgent need for review after the Second Circuit upheld the ruling.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Recent Decline Amid Market Turmoil, Golden Cross on Horizon
Bitcoin has dipped 1.22% today to $77,323, but a golden cross may be imminent, signaling potential bullish trends ahead.
Mercation Admin3 min - Economy
BIS Warns of Financial Crisis Risks Due to AI Investment Surge
The BIS cautions that the surge in AI investments poses risks to financial stability, with potential market corrections impacting the global economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Chinese AI Chip Manufacturers Increase Prices Amid Supply Shortages
Chinese firms including Huawei have increased AI chip prices by up to 50%, mainly due to a global shortage of high-bandwidth memory.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Crypto Advocates and Community Banks Intensify Clarity Act Lobbying
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts regarding the Clarity Act ahead of a pivotal Senate vote.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Prediction Markets Shift Focus as Brent Oil Surpasses $100
Brent crude oil has exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time in six weeks, prompting significant shifts in prediction markets.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Byung-Chul Han: A Critique of the Productivity Cult
Philosopher Byung-Chul Han critiques the modern productivity culture, emphasizing the need for balance and the dangers of constant activity in his works.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Mexico Seizes 300 Crypto Mining Machines Tapped into Hydroelectric Power
Mexican authorities have confiscated 300 crypto mining rigs from a site illegally drawing power from a hydroelectric dam, raising concerns over electricity theft and potential money laundering.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stabilizes as Wall Street Reacts to Oil Price Surge
Bitcoin is trading at $78,524, down 0.72%, as Wall Street shows mixed results due to rising oil prices and a strong jobs report increasing Fed rate hike expectations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $80,000 Amid ETF Inflows
Bitcoin remains below $80,000 following ETF inflows, with mixed market signals and a shift in holder dynamics.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Understanding the Illusion of Social Media Telepathy
Exploring the misconceptions around social media algorithms and their influence, revealing how they predict user behavior without actually reading thoughts.
Mercation Admin13 min - Crypto
Crypto Transactions in the Middle East Expected to Exceed $350 Billion Amid Conflict
A report indicates that crypto transactions in the Middle East and North Africa are expected to surge to $350 billion by 2025-2026, driven by regional conflicts, particularly the situation in Iran.
Mercation Admin3 min