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SpaceX Sets Share Price at $135, Raising $75 Billion in Record IPO
SpaceX has set its share price at $135, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, with a valuation nearing $1.8 trillion.
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Coinbase Unveils AI Trading Tool for Cryptocurrency Transactions
Coinbase has launched Coinbase for Agents, a tool enabling AI agents to trade cryptocurrencies and manage portfolios for users, marking a significant leap in AI-driven financial transactions.
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Crypto Platforms Expand Access to SpaceX's $1.75 Trillion IPO
Crypto platforms are offering new ways for investors to access SpaceX's upcoming $1.75 trillion IPO, bypassing traditional brokerage limitations.
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Anthropic Issues Apology Over Claude Fable 5's Hidden Censorship—But There's a Drawback
Anthropic has apologized for hidden censorship in Claude Fable 5, admitting it was the wrong approach and promising more transparency, but warns of increased false positives.
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Former xAI Engineer Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's xAI Over Safety Concerns
Devin Kim, a former xAI engineer, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising safety concerns about the Grok AI chatbot.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase Introduces AI Agent Accounts for Automated Trading and Spending
Coinbase has launched "Coinbase for Agents," a platform allowing AI assistants to autonomously trade and manage user accounts securely.
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Authorities Arrest Two in AudiA6 Bitcoin Money Laundering Case
Authorities have arrested two men in Georgia for laundering $389 million in Bitcoin through the AudiA6 organization, which was involved in illicit activities.
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Sygnum: Banking Infrastructure Evolving Beyond Stablecoin Dominance
Sygnum reveals that institutional clients are seeking integrated platforms for various tokenized cash instruments, moving away from a single stablecoin focus.
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2026 World Cup Expected to Drive Billions in Prediction Market Activity: Bernstein
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to generate up to $10 billion in betting and prediction market activity, marking a key moment for the industry, according to Bernstein.
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Why Web3 Struggles with Data Retrieval
The article discusses the challenges Web3 faces in data retrieval, highlighting the gap between transaction speed and data processing capabilities.
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Canton Network Creator Secures $355 Million in Funding from Major Investors
Digital Asset, creator of the Canton Network, has raised $355 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, attracting global investors including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
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Banking Groups Advocate for Stablecoin Regulations in Secondary Markets
U.S. banking groups are urging regulators to extend AML rules for stablecoins to cover secondary market transactions, emphasizing the need for clarity and flexibility in oversight.
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