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Bitcoin's Current Bear Market is Its Mildest Yet—Is the Bottom Here?
Bitcoin's 50% decline from its peak marks its mildest bear market yet, but experts suggest it may not have reached its bottom.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI Plans to Transform ChatGPT into a Comprehensive Superapp
OpenAI is set to transform ChatGPT into a superapp, integrating various features and services ahead of its planned IPO in late 2026.
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OpenAI Files Confidential IPO Registration, Timing Uncertain
OpenAI has filed a confidential S-1 for a potential IPO, but has not confirmed when it might go public.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Predictions from 7 AI Agents for the 2026 World Cup Champion
Seven AI models were tasked with predicting the 2026 World Cup champion, with Spain leading in four predictions and Argentina in three.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Presidential Pardon from Trump
Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has filed a clemency request for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, despite previous indications from the president that he should not expect clemency.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Recovers After Plummeting Below $60,000
Bitcoin has bounced back to $63.5k after dipping below $60k, while ZEC surged 45% following a new proposal. Congress is set to discuss seven crypto tax bills this week.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Key Bitcoin Indicator Suggests Crypto Market May Be Stabilizing
A vital Bitcoin market metric indicates the worst of the crypto downturn may be over, as prices approach their realized fair value after a significant sell-off.
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Labour Accuses Farage of Avoiding Scrutiny Over £5 Million Gift
Labour Party accuses Nigel Farage of avoiding scrutiny over a £5 million gift from Tether billionaire Christopher Harborne, raising questions about transparency and accountability.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto's Recovery Faces Challenges Amid SpaceX and Anthropic IPOs
Bitcoin has bounced back above $63,000, but recent ETF outflows raise concerns about the sustainability of its recovery amid looming IPOs from SpaceX and Anthropic.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Above $63,000 Following Sunday Surge, Full Reversal May Require More Time
Bitcoin remains stable above $63,000 after a rally on Sunday, influenced by Michael Saylor's buying signals. The market awaits further developments.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto Week Ahead: U.S. Inflation and ECB Rate Decision
This week, crypto markets face challenges with U.S. inflation data and the ECB's rate decision, impacting trading strategies and liquidity.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Experts Warn Crypto Industry Unprepared for AI-Driven Vulnerability Discovery
A recent discovery by AI highlighted vulnerabilities in Zcash's privacy pool, raising alarms about the crypto industry's readiness for advanced AI-driven security risks.
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