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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.
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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
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.
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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 - 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.
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Bolivia Explores Incorporating Tether's USDT Stablecoin into Payment Systems
Bolivia is considering adding Tether's USDT stablecoin to its payment systems as it stabilizes economically and continues to regulate crypto assets.
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'The Odyssey' Director Chris Nolan: Young Viewers Reject 'AI Slop'
Christopher Nolan warns that younger audiences are rejecting generative AI, advocating for a return to tangible storytelling in filmmaking.
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Consumer Spending on AI Girlfriends Reaches $427.3 Million
AI girlfriend apps have seen a surge in consumer spending, totaling $427.3 million globally since late 2022, according to Appfigures Intelligence.
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Texas Data Centers Bypass Public Environmental Oversight
Texas data center developers are using streamlined permits to bypass public environmental oversight, raising concerns about pollution and regulatory compliance.
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BitMine's Ether Holdings Increase to 5.77 Million Tokens, Representing 4.8% of Supply
BitMine has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 5.77 million ETH, making up 4.8% of the total supply, while Chairman Tom Lee emphasizes the utility of Ethereum.
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Report: Tokenization Could Bring £33 Billion to UK Economy by 2035
A report indicates that the UK could gain £33 billion annually by 2035 through tokenization of real-world assets, emphasizing the need for swift regulatory adaptation.
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Analyst Links Bitcoin Correction to Japan's Bond Market
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe attributes Bitcoin's recent price drop to volatility in Japan's bond market rather than geopolitical tensions, predicting a potential rebound.
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