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Apple's iOS 27 Will Transform Siri to Compete with ChatGPT
Leaked details about Apple's iOS 27 reveal significant changes to Siri, including a new chatbot interface powered by Google Gemini, ahead of WWDC 2026.
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Kalshi Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban
Kalshi has filed a lawsuit to prevent Minnesota from enforcing a new law that criminalizes prediction markets, aligning with the Trump administration's stance.
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Bitcoin Whales Reduce Holdings as Activity Resembles 2022 Bear Market: Analysts
A CryptoQuant report reveals that large Bitcoin holders are reducing their holdings, a trend reminiscent of the 2022 bear market, with Bitcoin currently down 42% from its peak.
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Google Engineer Faces Charges for Alleged Insider Trading on Polymarket
A Google engineer faces serious charges for allegedly using confidential information to profit from trades on Polymarket, raising concerns about insider trading in prediction markets.
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Bitcoin Stays Below $73,000 Amid U.S.-Iran Deal Speculation
Bitcoin remains under $73,000 amidst positive market reactions to a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, while inflation pressures continue to affect economic policies.
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Myriad Unveils $100K Competition for 2026 World Cup
Myriad has introduced a $100,000 trading competition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with substantial prizes for top traders and makers.
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U.S.-Iran Conflict Impacts Global Markets, Bitcoin Hits 6-Week Low
The U.S.-Iran conflict has unsettled global markets, leading to Bitcoin's drop to a six-week low as tensions escalate and oil prices rise.
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Standard Chartered predicts $4,000 ether as retail investors flock to sub-$2,000 prices
Standard Chartered forecasts ether will rebound to $4,000 by end-2026 as retail investors buy into the dip below $2,000, despite signs of potential further declines.
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CFTC and Gemini Seek to Overturn $5 Million Settlement
The CFTC and Gemini have jointly filed a motion to reverse a $5 million settlement from January 2025, citing flaws in the original complaint.
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Fund Manager Cautions Bitcoin May Drop Further Amid $150 Billion Treasury Move
Fund manager Michael Kramer warns Bitcoin's price may decline further due to a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations.
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Crypto Cash Fuels New Political Allies in Congress as PACs Shift Focus
The cryptocurrency sector is increasingly backing Republican candidates, with significant PAC spending leading to political victories in Texas and beyond, reshaping the landscape ahead of the midterms.
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Researchers Warn AI Chatbots Might Distort Users' Reality
A study highlights the potential for AI chatbots to distort users' perceptions of reality, introducing the term "existential drift" to describe this phenomenon.
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