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SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.5 Focusing on Cost and Speed
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, its most powerful model yet, focusing on cost efficiency and speed for programming and agent tasks.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Animoca Brands and Visa Launch AI-Agent Purchases
Animoca Brands and Visa have launched a pilot for AI agents that can autonomously search for discounts and make purchases on the Minds platform.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ethereum User Loses Nearly 1 Million USDT to Phishing
An Ethereum user lost nearly 1 million USDT to a phishing scam, highlighting ongoing security risks in the crypto space.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Malaysia Seizes Over 75,000 Bitcoin Miners in Four Years
Malaysian authorities have seized over 75,000 Bitcoin miners in four years, arresting 629 individuals amid illegal mining operations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
AscendEX Exchange and Zapper Service Announce Closure
AscendEX has ceased operations due to regulatory and financial issues, while DeFi tracker Zapper will shut down its services in August.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Market Update: Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows, Ether Funds Continue Inflows
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $85 million in outflows while ether funds continued their inflow streak, attracting $70 million on the same day.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
Bank of Japan may accelerate interest rate hikes, warns former official
A former BOJ official warns that the central bank might raise interest rates rapidly this year, potentially exceeding 2%, as the yen continues to weaken.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
'CASHCAT' Trader Turns $800 into Over $1 Million on Robinhood Blockchain
CASHCAT, a cat-themed memecoin on Robinhood's new blockchain, has skyrocketed, turning $800 into over $1 million for early investors.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
XRP Remains Around $1.10 as Traders Monitor Potential Breakout
XRP is trading around $1.09, with traders defending the $1.00-$1.05 support zone while eyeing potential breakout patterns.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Maintain Stability as Gold Declines Amid US-Iran Tensions
Bitcoin remains stable above $62,000 while gold prices decline for the fourth consecutive day amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4.5, Competing with Claude Opus
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a cost-effective AI model aimed at developers, with performance benchmarks comparing it to leading models like Claude Opus.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Paradigm Secures $1.2 Billion Fund to Expand into AI and Tech
Paradigm has launched a new $1.2 billion fund to invest in AI, crypto, and other tech sectors, expanding its investment strategy beyond digital assets.
Mercation Admin2 min