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Experts Question D-Wave's Claims of Quantum Supremacy
Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Boston University challenge D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy, suggesting some problems can be solved classically.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Robinhood Introduces AI Trading and Credit Card Features for Investors
Robinhood is introducing AI-driven trading and credit card features, allowing users to automate investments and purchases through third-party AI agents.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Robinhood Introduces AI Agents for Trading and Credit Card Use
Robinhood has launched Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases for users, with built-in safety controls.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bitcoin Struggles as SK Hynix Joins Micron in $1 Trillion Valuation
Micron and SK Hynix have both achieved $1 trillion valuations, while Bitcoin struggles with negative sentiment, currently priced at $75,800.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Morning Minute: Major Dark Pool Sale of $1.3B in IBIT
A dark pool trader executed a significant $1.3B sale of IBIT, impacting Bitcoin's price, as Strategy reduces debt without acquiring Bitcoin.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Trump Advocates for CFTC Oversight of Prediction Markets, Criticizes State Officials
Trump advocates for CFTC regulation of prediction markets, criticizing state officials for their gambling laws, amidst a growing sector facing federal scrutiny.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Traders Shift Focus from Bitcoin to USDT and USDC
Traders are once again gravitating towards the U.S. dollar over Bitcoin, with USDT and USDC stablecoins gaining dominance. This trend aligns with predictions of prolonged high interest rates by the Fed.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$1.3 Billion of BlackRock's IBIT Shares Traded in Dark Pool
A $1.3 billion block of BlackRock’s IBIT shares was traded in a dark pool on Tuesday, marking a significant event amid ongoing outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
IREN Shares Surge Following $1.6 Billion Dell Agreement to Enhance AI Cloud Services
IREN's stock experienced a 4% increase following a $1.6 billion deal with Dell to enhance its AI cloud services, projecting annual revenue to reach $4.4 billion by 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
DuckDuckGo Downloads Surge 30% Following Google AI Update
DuckDuckGo saw a 30% increase in app downloads in the U.S. after Google's AI-focused search update, reflecting user pushback against forced AI integration.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Non-Enhanced Athletes Triumph Over Enhanced Rivals at Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games concluded with non-enhanced athletes outperforming their enhanced rivals, raising questions about the event's premise.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
MiniCPM5-1B: A Compact AI Model for Local Use on Smartphones
OpenBMB's MiniCPM5-1B is a compact AI model designed for local deployment on smartphones, achieving impressive benchmark scores while supporting tool calls without cloud reliance.
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