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Bitcoin Approaches $65,000 as U.S. Inflation Eases, Impacting Fed Rate Hike Speculations
Bitcoin approaches $65,000 following a significant drop in U.S. inflation, leading to reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
DeepMind's Demis Hassabis Claims AGI Will Surpass Electricity and Fire
DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, forecasts that AGI will emerge within a few years, likening its significance to electricity and fire, while calling for regulatory oversight.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
The Clarity Act is not a means for sanctions evasion
Ari Redbord argues that the Clarity Act is structured to effectively combat sanctions evasion rather than facilitate it, countering criticism from Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Mizuho Lowers Circle's Rating to Underperform, Adjusts Price Target to $50 Amid Open USD Concerns
Mizuho has downgraded Circle to underperform and reduced its price target to $50, citing competitive threats from OpenUSD affecting Circle's margins.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $64K Amid Significant Inflation Decline
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 as U.S. inflation showed a significant drop, influencing market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trading Volume on Prediction Markets During World Cup 2026 Reached $50 Billion
During the World Cup 2026, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket saw trading volumes soar to $50 billion, outpacing traditional sportsbooks.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
U.S. June CPI Declines 0.4%, Likely Reducing Fed Rate Hike Expectations
The U.S. June Consumer Price Index dropped by 0.4%, which is expected to ease the Federal Reserve's inclination to raise interest rates at the upcoming meeting.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Saylor's Cash Strategy: $467M Raised, No Bitcoin Purchases
Saylor's firm raised $467M by selling MSTR shares, opting to hold cash instead of purchasing Bitcoin for the third consecutive week.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Anthropic Accidentally Billed Free User $16.6 Million
Anthropic mistakenly billed a free user $16.6 million, leading to confusion and a series of support inquiries before the company confirmed the error.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Government Transfers $288 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, sparking speculation about a potential sale.
Mercation Admin3 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 - 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