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AI Boom Nearly Doubles Gas Power Projects for Data Centers in the U.S.
The capacity of gas power plants for U.S. data centers is set to rise dramatically, influenced by AI growth and policy changes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
US Military Defense Challenges CFTC's Role in Polymarket Case
Kenneth Van Dyke's defense disputes the CFTC's involvement in his case regarding Polymarket, where he allegedly profited from insider information.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
China and Sweden Unveil New Plans for Quantum Technology Development
China and Sweden have unveiled their national strategies for quantum technology, focusing on industrial growth, research, and addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Hugging Face Considers $13 Billion Sale Following OpenAI Incident
Hugging Face is considering a sale that could value the AI platform at $13 billion, following a significant security breach involving OpenAI's AI models.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strive Acquires $81.5 Million in Bitcoin Following Share Issuance
Strive has acquired $81.5 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 21,356 BTC while issuing new shares to fund its treasury strategy.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Mysterious AI Model Ox Alpha Surfaces, Outperforms Competitors
The new AI model Ox Alpha, launched anonymously, surpasses competitors like Claude Fable and GPT-5.6 Sol, sparking widespread speculation about its origins.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Surge Signals Growing Skepticism Towards the Dollar
Bitcoin's recent surge of 23.2% amidst a weakening dollar signals growing institutional interest in it as a hedge against currency debasement, alongside rising gold prices.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase Launches Tokenized Stocks on Ethereum Layer-2 Base
Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks on its Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, for users outside the U.S., starting with fractional shares of Apple and Nvidia.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Reaches New Heights Ahead of Major Token Unlock
Hyperliquid's HYPE token hits a record high of $83.27, with a significant $1.2 billion token unlock scheduled for August 29, impacting market dynamics.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Zcash Reaches Highest Value in Eight Years as Futures Interest Surges
Zcash has surged to its highest price since 2018, driven by increased interest in futures trading that nearly doubled in just five days.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See $23 Billion Growth, But Only $2.6 Billion Is New Investment
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw a significant increase in value last week, with $23 billion in total assets, although only $2.6 billion came from new investments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings by $81 Million Amid Price Surge
Bitmine has purchased an additional $81 million in Ethereum, bringing its total holdings to 5.85 million ETH as the cryptocurrency experiences significant price gains.
Mercation Admin2 min