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Kalshi Suspends Laurie Buckhout for Betting on Her Own Campaign
Laurie Buckhout has been suspended from Kalshi for three years after betting on her own congressional race, with a penalty of over double her wager amount.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
U.S. Congress Proposes Strategy for Quantum Industry Development
The American Quantum Competitiveness Act aims to enhance the U.S. quantum technology sector by designating the Department of Commerce as its lead agency.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases as Stock Rebounds
Strategy has resumed Bitcoin purchases amid a stock rebound, with implications for its capital-raising strategy, as analyzed by Vladimir Coen.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, enhancing programming and scientific capabilities with significant cost reductions and new security features.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Citi to Launch Stablecoin
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citi will collaborate on a stablecoin project, launching a US dollar-pegged token by 2027.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
OpenClaw 2.0 Launches: Key Changes and Competitive Landscape
OpenClaw has launched version 2.0, featuring significant updates including a new browser app and multiplayer sessions, amidst growing competition from Hermes Agent.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Nvidia Allocates $3.5 Billion to MediaTek, Marking a Strategic Investment
Nvidia has invested $3.5 billion in MediaTek's convertible bonds, marking a significant overseas investment that strengthens their partnership in AI and chip development.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain's DEX Volume Surges to $1.6 Billion
Robinhood Chain's decentralized exchanges saw a significant uptick in trading volume, reaching $1.6 billion, while DeFi TVL and stablecoin market cap also increased.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding 'Red September': Bitcoin's Monthly Struggles
Bitcoin has historically faced losses in September, dubbed 'Red September,' with the S&P 500 showing similar trends. This year, Bitcoin opens at $77,500 amidst economic uncertainty.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Dropbox Users Targeted in Security Breach Linked to Lenovo ID Flaw
Dropbox users were informed of unauthorized account access related to a Lenovo ID authentication flaw, affecting around 5,000 accounts.
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Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1, Significantly Outperforming Previous Model
Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, significantly improving performance metrics compared to their predecessors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Resistance After Strong August Rally
Bitcoin's strong August performance faces challenges as it enters September, a historically weak month, with traders predicting potential price movements.
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