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ILO Assesses AI's Impact on Workers in ASEAN Countries
The ILO reports that nearly 80 million workers in ASEAN are at risk of AI exposure, but mass job displacement is not yet evident.
Mercation Admin2 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 - Crypto
Bitcoin and Stocks Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin has dropped to $62,600 as traders exit riskier assets amid rising oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, which have prompted a decline in stock indices as well.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Debate Ignited by Bitcoin's BIP-110 on Future Governance
The BIP-110 proposal aimed to limit certain data types on Bitcoin's blockchain, sparking significant debate about censorship and the network's future governance.
Mercation Admin5 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 - Crypto
Rising Enthusiasm Among XRP and Ether Investors Amid Price Decline
Investor sentiment for XRP and ether is becoming increasingly bullish, even as prices decline, a trend that usually signals more trouble ahead.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Near $62,600 Amid Renewed Iran Tensions and CPI Anticipation
Bitcoin hovers around $62,600 as U.S. tensions with Iran escalate and inflation data approaches, influencing market sentiment.
Mercation Admin1 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