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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5-Cyber Amid Anthropic Restrictions
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, a specialized model for cybersecurity, amid restrictions on Anthropic's models, targeting vetted professionals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin May Decline to $59,000 Short-Term as Liquidity Tightens
Bitcoin is projected to potentially fall to $59,000 in the near term as market liquidity tightens, according to Wintermute's analysis.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $62,000 Amid Ongoing Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin is trending downward toward $62,000 as semiconductor stocks continue to decline, impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto PAC's $5.5 Million Endorsement Leads to Maryland Victory, More Allies Emerge
Adrian Boafo, a Democratic candidate in Maryland, received substantial support from the crypto sector, leading to his primary victory and the advancement of other crypto allies.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Catholic Leaders Raise Concerns Over Crypto's Clarity Act
Catholic leaders oppose the Clarity Act, warning it may facilitate human trafficking and illegal finance, adding to the bill's growing list of critics.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Meta Explores Prediction Markets Under the Name 'Arena'
Meta is launching a prediction market platform called "Arena" that will allow users to make predictions using points, leveraging its vast social media user base.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Surpasses Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber outperforms Anthropic's banned Mythos AI, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta's New Prediction Market App 'Arena' Enters Development Phase
Meta is in the process of creating 'Arena', a prediction market app that will utilize a points system for users to forecast future events instead of cash bets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Prosus Unveils ToqanClaw, a Privacy-Focused Alternative to OpenClaw
Prosus has launched ToqanClaw, a no-code AI platform designed to help businesses create custom tools while ensuring data privacy and GDPR compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low of $62K Amid Tech Stock Volatility
Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low of $62K as tech stocks declined, reflecting shifting investor risk appetite amid expectations of interest rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ethereum Foundation Reduces Workforce by 20% in Streamlining Effort
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a 20% workforce reduction, letting go of 54 employees as part of a restructuring aimed at efficiency and focus.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Experts Explain the CBDC Ban for the U.S. Federal Reserve
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar until 2030, reflecting a significant stance against CBDCs.
Mercation Admin3 min