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Prediction Markets Surpass Traditional Sportsbooks with $50 Billion World Cup Surge
Prediction markets have surged past traditional sportsbooks, reaching over $50 billion in volume during the 2026 FIFA World Cup's first month.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Transition: Long-Term Holders Transfer Supply to New Buyers
Long-term Bitcoin holders are transferring their assets to new buyers, while potential Federal Reserve rate hikes may influence market dynamics.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $62,600 as South Koreans Shift from Stocks to Crypto
Bitcoin remains stable at $62,600 as South Korean investors turn to crypto following a significant drop in the KOSPI index, which has fallen 10% since Friday.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
OpenAI Moves Away from Long Prompts in GPT-5.6
OpenAI has released guidance for GPT-5.6, urging users to keep prompts concise, which has shown to improve performance and reduce costs.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Rising Enthusiasm Among XRP and Ether Investors Amid Price Decline
Investor sentiment for XRP and ether is becoming increasingly bullish, even as prices decline, a trend that usually signals more trouble ahead.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Binance Celebrates Nine Years with a $4.5 Million Prize Campaign
Binance celebrates its ninth anniversary with a $4.5 million prize campaign and reports significant growth in user base and trading volumes.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Nvidia Releases Code for AI Module in Quantum Error Correction
Nvidia has unveiled the Ising Decoder ColorCode 1 Fast, an AI module that enhances quantum error correction, significantly reducing logical error rates and processing times.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
What Are Tokenized Deposits and How Do They Differ from Stablecoins?
Tokenized deposits are digital representations of bank deposits on a blockchain, differing from stablecoins in their regulatory framework and access restrictions.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
NEAR to Eliminate Developer Gas Fee Rebate
NEAR Protocol's governance body has approved the elimination of gas fee rebates for developers, set to take effect in August 2026, aiming for a simpler and more efficient protocol.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Protests in San Francisco Demand Halt to AI Race
Protesters in San Francisco demand a pause in the development of advanced AI models, citing job losses and environmental concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
New Hampshire Protects Self-Custody of Cryptocurrencies
New Hampshire has enacted a law protecting self-custody of cryptocurrencies and establishing a framework for blockchain disputes, effective August 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Near $62,600 Amid Renewed Iran Tensions and CPI Anticipation
Bitcoin hovers around $62,600 as U.S. tensions with Iran escalate and inflation data approaches, influencing market sentiment.
Mercation Admin1 min