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Buterin Announces Ethereum Foundation's Shift Towards CROPS and Reduced ETH Sales
Vitalik Buterin reveals that the Ethereum Foundation will reduce its ETH sales and focus on CROPS — censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Pope Leo XIV Issues First AI Encyclical, Emphasizes Data as a Shared Asset
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical on AI, released on May 25, emphasizes data as a common resource and calls for stricter regulation of technology.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Who is Kevin Warsh — the new Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh, the new Fed Chair, brings a unique background in financial regulation and personal crypto investments, promising significant changes in monetary policy.
Mercation Admin4 min - Macro
PCE, Jobless Claims, and Housing Data Challenge Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The upcoming week features crucial U.S. economic data that could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions, with PCE, jobless claims, and housing metrics on the agenda.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000 Amid Falling Oil Prices
Bitcoin has surpassed $77,000 as oil prices plummet, while altcoins show moderate gains. Analysts express caution due to capital outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Nasdaq Set to Launch Bitcoin Options: Implications for Investors
Nasdaq is set to introduce bitcoin options, pending CFTC approval, which will facilitate easier crypto risk management for investors.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Weekly Recap: SpaceX Holds 18,712 BTC and Iran Offers Bitcoin Insurance
SpaceX reveals it holds 18,712 BTC, while Iran launches a Bitcoin insurance platform. Elon Musk loses a lawsuit against OpenAI, and Trump signs an order for crypto firms' access to payment infrastructure.
Daniel Kim4 min - Crypto
Satoshi Loses: Why 37 European Banks Need Their Own Cryptocurrency
This article explores the implications of quantum computing on cryptocurrencies, the rise of stablecoins among European banks, and the evolving landscape of AI.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Poised to Outperform Stocks and Bonds Again Following Prolonged Underperformance
Mark Connors of Risk Dimensions believes Bitcoin is set to outperform traditional assets like stocks and bonds after a prolonged period of underperformance.
Elena Volkov3 min - News
Firefox Introduces an Anti-AI Feature in Major Redesign
Mozilla's latest redesign for Firefox, Project Nova, introduces a feature allowing users to completely disable AI functionalities.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls Below $75K for the First Time in Over a Month as Crypto Liquidations Approach $1 Billion
Bitcoin has dropped below $75,000 for the first time in over a month, leading to nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations, primarily affecting long positions.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Argentina Unveils AI Initiative to Forecast Social Policy Outcomes
Argentina has launched an AI initiative called "Gemelo Digital Social" to forecast social policy impacts, but a promotional video faced criticism for errors.
Daniel Kim4 min