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OpenRouter Debuts Fusion, Offering Fable-Level AI at Reduced Costs
OpenRouter has launched Fusion, an API that combines multiple AI models to deliver Fable-level intelligence at a fraction of the cost, coinciding with the suspension of Anthropic's Fable 5.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: USB Worm Targets Crypto Owners, Apple Fixes Vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
This week's cybersecurity highlights include a USB worm targeting crypto owners, a new Android trojan, and law enforcement actions against crypto scams.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
House Republican Proposes Bill to Prohibit Lawmaker Bets on Prediction Markets
Rep. Bryan Steil introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, aiming to prevent Congress members from betting on prediction markets tied to legislation and elections.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Scientific Breakthroughs and Empty Pools: What Led Cardano to Crisis?
The Cardano ecosystem faces a crisis as funding issues and project closures lead to a significant drop in ADA token prices, raising concerns about its future.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to $62,000 as Analysts Note Easing Selling Pressure
Bitcoin has dropped to $62,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty and significant liquidations in the crypto market, as analysts note a lack of new investor capital.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Developer Warns of Funding Crisis Risk for Ethereum
Trent Van Epps warns that the Ethereum ecosystem may face a funding crisis in the coming months due to reduced treasury capabilities and the end of key funding programs.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 Amid Global Risk Asset Decline
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as a global sell-off in risk assets erases earlier gains linked to the U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Ethereum Foundation Sees Continued Departures with Hsiao-Wei Wang's Exit
The Ethereum Foundation faces another high-profile departure as co-director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns, following a trend of turnover in leadership.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Alchemy and Visa Launch Payments for AI Agents
Alchemy and Visa have launched AgentCard, enabling AI agents to make online purchases on behalf of users, streamlining transactions with a single API.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Nvidia Unveils Robot Training System
Nvidia, Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley have launched ENPIRE, a framework that enables AI agents to enhance robot control policies through automated learning.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Survey: Only 16% of Americans Expect Positive Impact from AI
A recent Pew Research survey reveals that only 16% of Americans expect AI to positively impact society, with significant skepticism about its regulation and effects.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Cryptocurrency Prices Decline Following Fed's Hawkish Tone Despite Positive Stock News
Cryptocurrencies experienced a downturn as the Fed signaled a hawkish stance on inflation, despite a peace deal with Iran boosting stock markets.
Mercation Admin4 min