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Crypto PACs Invest $9 Million in Texas, Achieve Bipartisan Success
Crypto PACs have spent over $9 million in Texas, leading to victories for candidates from both major parties, highlighting the sector's growing political influence.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Uptrend Against Gold Ends Amid ETF Shifts
Bitcoin's three-month uptrend against gold has ended as ETF flows shift towards gold and precious metals, indicating a potential preference for gold among investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Holds Steady Around $1.32 Amidst Failed Breakout and Tightening Trading Range
XRP is currently trading around $1.32 after failing to break out past $1.36, remaining within a narrowing range that traders are closely monitoring.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $75,000 as Traders Monitor 'Golden Cross', ZEC Drops 9%
Bitcoin is nearing $75,000 while traders are observing a potential 'golden cross' on the charts, amidst a notable decline in Zcash.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Non-Enhanced Athletes Triumph Over Enhanced Rivals at Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games concluded with non-enhanced athletes outperforming their enhanced rivals, raising questions about the event's premise.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump supports CFTC's authority over prediction markets amid legal challenges
President Trump emphasized the importance of CFTC's authority over prediction markets, aligning with CFTC Chair Selig amid ongoing legal disputes.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$8.2 Million in Bitcoin Permanently Lost—What Happened?
Over $8 million in Bitcoin was permanently destroyed as five addresses sent 107 BTC to a burn address, leading to widespread speculation and theories on social media.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
MiniCPM5-1B: A Compact AI Model for Local Use on Smartphones
OpenBMB's MiniCPM5-1B is a compact AI model designed for local deployment on smartphones, achieving impressive benchmark scores while supporting tool calls without cloud reliance.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Sharplink and Forward Industries to Join Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes
Sharplink and Forward Industries are set to join the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes, enhancing their market visibility and shareholder base.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Cybercriminals Exploit GTA 6 Hype, Warns NordVPN
Cybercriminals are exploiting the excitement for GTA 6 by deploying phishing scams and malware, warns NordVPN.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Spain Halts Kalshi and Polymarket Over Potential Gambling Violations
Spain has blocked prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket amid investigations into potential gambling law violations, joining other countries in similar actions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SharpLink, Backed by Joe Lubin, Set to Enter Russell Indexes
SharpLink Gaming, supported by Joe Lubin, is set to join the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes on June 29, potentially attracting new institutional investments.
Mercation Admin3 min