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Tom Lee believes tech IPO influx won't destabilize the S&P 500
Tom Lee from Fundstrat believes the upcoming tech IPOs will not negatively impact the S&P 500, as he anticipates that the market can absorb the influx of new equity.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
OKX and ICE Launch Perpetual Oil Futures for Crypto Users
OKX and ICE are collaborating to introduce perpetual oil futures, utilizing ICE's benchmarks and targeting 120 million crypto users.
Elena Volkov3 min - News
Polymarket Suffers $700K Loss Due to Internal Wallet Breach
Polymarket has experienced a significant security breach, with $700,000 drained from an internal wallet, although user funds remain unaffected.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin sidelined amid geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin is struggling to gain traction amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic factors, while some altcoins show resilience.
Daniel Kim4 min - News
Polymarket Appoints Jupiter Executive for Expansion in Japan
Polymarket has appointed Mike Eidlin from Jupiter to lead its expansion into Japan, targeting regulatory approval for prediction markets by 2030.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bubblemaps CEO Discusses Prediction Markets and National Security Risks
Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Wyman discusses the risks of prediction markets, highlighting insider trading concerns linked to U.S. military actions against Iran.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Europe Warned About Dangerous Dependence on Starlink and US AI
Bouygues CEO warns Europe against over-reliance on US AI and Starlink, emphasizing the need for sovereignty in satellite communication and AI infrastructure.
Marcus Reid3 min - Crypto
Ethereum Developer Suggests $1 Billion Organization to Revitalize ETH
Dankrad Feist, a former Ethereum researcher, has proposed a $1 billion organization to succeed the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to enhance ETH's value.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Spotify and Universal Introduce AI Remix Feature for Fans
Spotify and Universal Music Group have launched an AI remix tool for fans, allowing them to create legal remixes and covers of songs from participating artists.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
DeepSeek Develops Agentic Coding Tool to Compete with Claude Code
DeepSeek is establishing a new team in Beijing to develop a coding tool that will rival Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Study Reveals Young Adults Conceal AI Romance Use from Partners
A new study reveals that 15% of young adults in relationships use AI romantic companions, with 69% concealing their usage from partners.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
NHL Partners with CFTC to Enhance Prediction Market Integrity
The NHL has signed a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC to share data, enhancing the integrity of prediction markets related to hockey events.
Mercation Admin2 min