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2026 World Cup Expected to Drive Billions in Prediction Market Activity: Bernstein
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to generate up to $10 billion in betting and prediction market activity, marking a key moment for the industry, according to Bernstein.
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Banking Groups Advocate for Stablecoin Regulations in Secondary Markets
U.S. banking groups are urging regulators to extend AML rules for stablecoins to cover secondary market transactions, emphasizing the need for clarity and flexibility in oversight.
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Bitcoin ETFs Lose $2.1 Billion in June Amid Market Decline
In June, spot Bitcoin ETFs have lost $2.1 billion, reflecting a broader market selloff that has seen total net assets drop significantly.
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Citadel Warns of AI Token Spending Decline Before SpaceX IPO
Citadel warns of a potential decline in AI token spending as the SpaceX IPO approaches, while major cryptocurrencies rebound.
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IMF Calls for Nepal to Regulate Rising Crypto Activity Despite Ban
The IMF has highlighted a rise in cryptocurrency usage in Nepal, urging the country to regulate the sector despite its existing ban.
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Polymarket and Ventuals Estimate SpaceX's Valuation at $2 Trillion Ahead of IPO
As SpaceX prepares for its IPO, platforms like Polymarket and Ventuals estimate its valuation to be between $1.8 trillion and $2.1 trillion, significantly higher than initial estimates.
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BlackRock's income-generating bitcoin ETF set to launch with competitive fees
BlackRock is poised to launch its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which offers income through bitcoin exposure at a competitive fee of 0.65%.
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Crypto Sees Minor Gains as Core Inflation Remains Low, Bitcoin Leads
Crypto saw a slight rise, with Bitcoin leading the way as core inflation figures remained low. Other major cryptocurrencies experienced declines amid mixed market signals.
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Bitcoin Approaches Bear Market Valuation; Challenges Ahead
Bitcoin is nearing historically low valuations typical of bear markets, as market sentiment remains extremely negative and challenges to recovery loom.
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Anthropic's CEO Urges Urgent AI Regulation Amid New Model Release
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, argues for urgent AI regulation as the company launches its new AI model, Mythos 5, emphasizing the need for safety standards.
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Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Claude Fable 5 Launch
Anthropic's release of Claude Fable 5 has sparked intense backlash due to its high token consumption, covert performance degradation, and mandatory data retention policy.
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MIT Study Reveals AI Assistance May Hinder Misinformation Detection
A study from MIT reveals that while AI can enhance misinformation detection accuracy, it may ultimately impair individuals' ability to identify fake news independently.
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