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Launch of Kimi K3 Triggers Chipmaker Stock Sell-off
The launch of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model has triggered a significant sell-off in semiconductor stocks globally, with major declines in Asia and the U.S.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Media: Anthropic Proposes $10 Billion Compute Lease to Meta
Anthropic has proposed a $10 billion computing power lease to Meta, potentially creating a new revenue stream for the tech giant.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
The Non-Religion of the Future: Stopping War and Finding Peace
Exploring the concept of a non-religion that promotes inaction as a means to stop war and foster peace, emphasizing the importance of collective consciousness.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Scattered Spider Hackers Sentenced, Hardware Wallet Attacks, and Other Cybersecurity News
This week’s cybersecurity highlights include malware targeting macOS, sentencing of Scattered Spider hackers, and fake GitHub repositories spreading infostealers.
Mercation Admin7 min - Banking Policy
ECB Raises Alarm Over Stablecoins Potentially Reducing Bank Deposits
The ECB warns that the rise of stablecoins may lead to significant losses in bank deposits, exacerbating the challenges posed by mobile payments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cardano Rises as Development Becomes More Decentralized
Input Output is transferring control of Cardano's core infrastructure to external firms, marking a significant move towards decentralization.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Polymarket Traders Lower Clarity Act Passage Odds Amid Senate Delays
Polymarket traders have reduced the odds of the Clarity Act passing this year to a historic low, as Senate negotiations continue to stall over ethics provisions.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Kimi K3 Launch Sparks Stock Market Reactions
The launch of Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI has triggered significant market reactions, particularly affecting semiconductor stocks.
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China's Kimi K3 Launches, Outperforming Claude Fable and GPT 5.6 Sol on Key Metrics
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open-weight model, surpasses U.S. models in key benchmarks, offering high performance at mid-tier prices.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Stripe and Swift Compete for Future of Global Payments Infrastructure
Stripe and Swift are intensifying their competition over the future of digital payment infrastructure, with significant strategic moves this week.
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Galaxy Digital Signs 15-Year Naming Rights Deal with Texas Tech Stadium
Texas Tech has entered a $70 million, 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy Digital to rename its football stadium to Galaxy Stadium, enhancing NIL opportunities for student-athletes.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Cardano Transitions Core Development to External Teams in Decentralization Effort
Cardano's Input Output will transition core development to external teams, aiming for decentralization and addressing network challenges, including low activity and ADA's price drop.
Mercation Admin4 min