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Anthropic Approaches $1 Trillion Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI with $65 Billion Fundraising
Anthropic has raised $65 billion in a Series H funding round, leading to a valuation of $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI's valuation.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
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.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.8: Enhanced AI Coding and Safety at Same Price
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.8, featuring improved AI coding capabilities and safety measures while maintaining its pricing structure.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
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.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Traders Predict Increased Likelihood of Bitcoin Dropping Below $70K by May's End
Traders are increasingly betting on Bitcoin's price dropping below $70,000 by the end of May, though the odds remain modest at 26%.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
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.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
AI Compresses Global Cooking Knowledge into Just 2MB
KAIKAKU.AI's Epicure condenses extensive culinary knowledge into just 2MB, using AI models to explore ingredient relationships without storing recipes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
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.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Johnny Is No Longer a Mnemonic
Mike Leigh's film "Naked" explores themes of rejection and identity, resonating with cypherpunk ideals through the character Johnny, a modern-day wanderer.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
'Debasement trade' wanes as inflation concerns ease, says JPMorgan
JPMorgan reports that the 'debasement trade' involving bitcoin and gold is losing traction as investors withdraw funds, possibly anticipating a U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Major Prices Decline Amid ETF Outflows and Iran Tensions
Cryptocurrency prices have dropped by 3-4% as Bitcoin ETF outflows exceed $1 billion and geopolitical tensions in Iran escalate.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
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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