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Bitcoin Declines as Traders Heighten July Fed Rate Hike Expectations Before Inflation Data
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies have dropped over 2% as traders increase their expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in July ahead of key inflation data.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
OpenAI's New GPT-5.6 Guidelines Transform Prompting Strategies
OpenAI's updated prompting guide for GPT-5.6 Sol emphasizes concise prompts and outcome-focused strategies, shifting away from lengthy instructions that clutter the process.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Protesters Demand Halt to AI Development at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind
Protesters in San Francisco called for a halt to AI development at major firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, citing safety and ethical concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
New Hampshire Enacts 'Blockchain Basic Laws' to Support Crypto Innovation
New Hampshire's governor signed the Blockchain Basics Law, enhancing protections for cryptocurrency users and innovation in the state.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Binance.US CEO outlines plans for rebuilding and aims for 20% U.S. market share
Binance.US is aiming to reclaim its 20% share of the U.S. crypto market through lower fees and new products, as stated by CEO Stephen Gregory.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Franklin Crypto CIO Highlights Disconnection Between Crypto Prices and Fundamentals
Seth Ginns, CIO of Franklin Crypto, noted that while institutional adoption of crypto is increasing, current prices do not reflect the industry's strong fundamentals.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Democratic Resistance to Clarity Act Intensifies as Deadline Approaches
Senate Democrats are intensifying their opposition to the Clarity Act, demanding ethics rules to prevent President Trump and his family from profiting from crypto.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
TeraWulf's CEO Emphasizes Quality of Power in AI Expansion
TeraWulf's CEO discusses the company's transformation from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of quality power in their new strategy.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
End of Bitcoin Panic Selling as Seller Profit Margins Dwindle
Bitcoin appears to be stabilizing above $62,000 as panic selling fades, driven by recent ETF inflows and reduced selling pressure, though caution remains due to speculative trading dynamics.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Strategy Increases Cash Reserves to $3 Billion, Avoids Bitcoin Purchases for Third Week
Strategy has increased its cash reserves to $3 billion while avoiding Bitcoin purchases for the third week in a row, raising concerns about its financial strategy.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bank of Thailand Targets Unusual Stablecoin Transactions in Grey Economy Efforts
The Bank of Thailand is using data analytics to identify unusual stablecoin trades, particularly targeting Tether's USDT, amid a crackdown on illicit financial activities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
QCP: Crypto Market Pauses Ahead of CPI and Fed Hearings
The crypto market is in a holding pattern as investors await key CPI data and Federal Reserve hearings, with expectations for earnings season also building.
Mercation Admin2 min