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Crypto Market Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Middle East Tensions
The cryptocurrency market has retreated following a bullish weekend, influenced by profit-taking and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
U.S. Inflation and Earnings Reports to Shape Crypto Market This Week
This week, U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings will likely impact the crypto market, as investors anticipate signals regarding interest rates and economic health.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
AI Freelancers to Drive $262 Billion into Stablecoins by 2033
Analysts from Swyftx predict that AI-driven microbusinesses will contribute $262 billion to stablecoin transactions by 2033, driven by solo entrepreneurs and small firms.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Former OpenAI Employee Calls for a Halt to AI Race Until 2040
A former OpenAI researcher proposes a plan to pause the AI race until 2040, suggesting measures to mitigate risks and ensure safety in AI development.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Creating AI Product Ads for TikTok and YouTube at Minimal Cost
Discover how to create cost-effective AI-generated product ads for TikTok and YouTube, leveraging advanced tools for marketing with minimal investment.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Fidelity Reports Bitcoin Approaching Key Power Law Support Level
Bitcoin is approaching a critical power law support line near $58,000, as Fidelity's Jurien Timmer identifies this as an accumulation zone but lacks a catalyst for recovery.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ripple's CEO Reveals Company Considered Shutdown Amid SEC Lawsuit
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company considered shutting down and distributing XRP to shareholders during the SEC lawsuit.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2029: Analysts See $300,000–$500,000, But Data Suggests Otherwise
Analysts forecast Bitcoin's price could reach between $300,000 and $500,000 by 2029, but current data suggests more modest future gains.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Apple Initiates Legal Action Against OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees, alleging the theft of trade secrets related to hardware development.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Meta's Chief Data Officer Discusses the Future of Agentic Commerce
Meta's Chief Data Officer Alex Schultz discusses the rise of agentic commerce and its implications for the future of business, highlighting the role of stablecoins and partnerships.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's Cryptocurrency Earnings
Senate Democrats are urging hearings on President Trump's cryptocurrency profits exceeding $1.2 billion, citing concerns over conflicts of interest and foreign influence.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Joins Fed's AI Task Force After Layoffs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma joins a Federal Reserve task force on AI's impact on jobs, shortly after announcing 3,200 layoffs in a significant restructuring effort.
Mercation Admin3 min