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Ethereum Institutional Launch Gains Ecosystem Support
The launch of Ethereum Institutional has garnered significant support within the Ethereum ecosystem, highlighting a shift towards institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Robinhood Unveils AI-Driven Ethereum Layer-2 Network and Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood has launched its AI-native Ethereum layer-2 network, Robinhood Chain, enhancing its offerings with tokenized stocks and expanding its services internationally.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Venice AI Achieves $1 Billion Valuation as Erik Voorhees Advocates for Private Chatbot Alternatives
Venice AI has achieved a $1 billion valuation after raising $65 million, with founder Erik Voorhees emphasizing the importance of privacy over AI surveillance.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Meituan Launches LongCat-2.0 AI Model, Surpassing Competitors
Meituan has officially launched LongCat-2.0, an AI model with 1.6 trillion parameters, outperforming competitors in various benchmarks.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
UN's AI Safety Panel Warns of Potential Catastrophic Risks
The UN's AI Safety Panel warns that current AI technology may pose catastrophic risks, as highlighted in their preliminary report released on July 5.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
American Bitcoin Corp. Set for Reverse Stock Split Amid Price Drop
American Bitcoin Corp. will implement a 1-for-15 reverse stock split on July 2 to boost its share price amid a significant drop in stock value.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
BitMine, SharpLink, and Joe Lubin Launch Nonprofit to Boost Ethereum on Wall Street
Ethereum Institutional, a new nonprofit, aims to help Wall Street firms adopt Ethereum infrastructure, backed by Joe Lubin and treasury firms BitMine and SharpLink.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Robinhood Launches Public Blockchain, Enhancing Its Crypto Offerings
Robinhood has launched its public mainnet for Robinhood Chain, enabling tokenized stock trading in over 120 countries and introducing a decentralized lending product.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ethereum Foundation emphasizes blockchain benefits for public sector
The Ethereum Foundation has released a policy guide for governments, emphasizing Ethereum's potential as a decentralized infrastructure for public sector applications.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Analysts Consider CRCL Sell-Off Excessive as Circle CEO Discusses Open USD Risks
Circle's CRCL shares plunged 18% following the news of a new stablecoin launch, but analysts believe the sell-off was excessive and the company remains strong.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges to $60K After Hitting 21-Month Low as Economic Data Eases Rate Concerns
Bitcoin rebounded to $60,000 after hitting a 21-month low, buoyed by soft U.S. economic data and Fed Chair comments that eased rate hike concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Securitize's Brett Redfearn: DeFi Could Disrupt Stock Lending Ahead of NYSE Listing
Brett Redfearn from Securitize argues tokenization could revolutionize stock lending, enhancing benefits for retail investors as the firm prepares for its NYSE debut.
Mercation Admin2 min