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$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 - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls to 13th Largest Asset as Investors Shift to AI and Precious Metals
Bitcoin has dropped to the 13th largest asset as investors shift their focus to AI and precious metals, reflecting a challenging year for the cryptocurrency.
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
TD Cowen Analysts Doubt Passage of U.S. Crypto Market Bill
TD Cowen analysts express skepticism about the U.S. CLARITY Act's chances of passing this year due to a deteriorating political environment.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Uptrend Against Gold Ends Amid ETF Shifts
Bitcoin's three-month uptrend against gold has ended as ETF flows shift towards gold and precious metals, indicating a potential preference for gold among investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
$8.2 Million in Bitcoin Permanently Lost—What Happened?
Over $8 million in Bitcoin was permanently destroyed as five addresses sent 107 BTC to a burn address, leading to widespread speculation and theories on social media.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Models Exhibit Favoritism for Catholicism, Study Finds
A study reveals that AI models exhibit a positive bias toward Catholicism while negatively biasing Jehovah's Witnesses, highlighting overlooked religious biases in AI.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Study Reveals Inaudible Audio Attacks Can Manipulate AI Voice Models
Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed AudioHijack, a method that embeds inaudible commands in audio, capable of manipulating AI voice models with high success rates.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Firm Strategy Reduces Cash Reserves by 61% for Debt Buyback
Strategy significantly reduced its cash reserves by 61% to repurchase $1.5 billion in debt, while its Bitcoin holdings remain intact.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Strategy Repurchases $1.5 Billion of Its Own Bonds
Strategy has repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible bonds, reducing total debt to $6.7 billion and increasing Bitcoin yield per share.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Morning Minute: Trump Suggests Iran Deal Could Be Near, Markets Recover
Trump's suggestion of a near Iran deal leads to market fluctuations, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing recovery amid changes in ETF flows and SEC regulations.
Mercation Admin6 min - Banking Policy
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union to Transition to Thought Machine's Centralized Platform
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union is transitioning to Thought Machine's centralized platform to modernize its banking and payment systems.
Mercation Admin1 min