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Trading Volume on Prediction Markets During World Cup 2026 Reached $50 Billion
During the World Cup 2026, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket saw trading volumes soar to $50 billion, outpacing traditional sportsbooks.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
U.S. June CPI Declines 0.4%, Likely Reducing Fed Rate Hike Expectations
The U.S. June Consumer Price Index dropped by 0.4%, which is expected to ease the Federal Reserve's inclination to raise interest rates at the upcoming meeting.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Saylor's Cash Strategy: $467M Raised, No Bitcoin Purchases
Saylor's firm raised $467M by selling MSTR shares, opting to hold cash instead of purchasing Bitcoin for the third consecutive week.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Anthropic Accidentally Billed Free User $16.6 Million
Anthropic mistakenly billed a free user $16.6 million, leading to confusion and a series of support inquiries before the company confirmed the error.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
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.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Transition: Long-Term Holders Transfer Supply to New Buyers
Long-term Bitcoin holders are transferring their assets to new buyers, while potential Federal Reserve rate hikes may influence market dynamics.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
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
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