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Trump Advocates for CFTC Oversight of Prediction Markets, Criticizes State Officials
Trump advocates for CFTC regulation of prediction markets, criticizing state officials for their gambling laws, amidst a growing sector facing federal scrutiny.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Traders Shift Focus from Bitcoin to USDT and USDC
Traders are once again gravitating towards the U.S. dollar over Bitcoin, with USDT and USDC stablecoins gaining dominance. This trend aligns with predictions of prolonged high interest rates by the Fed.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$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 - Stocks
IREN Shares Surge Following $1.6 Billion Dell Agreement to Enhance AI Cloud Services
IREN's stock experienced a 4% increase following a $1.6 billion deal with Dell to enhance its AI cloud services, projecting annual revenue to reach $4.4 billion by 2027.
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
Non-Enhanced Athletes Triumph Over Enhanced Rivals at Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games concluded with non-enhanced athletes outperforming their enhanced rivals, raising questions about the event's premise.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
MiniCPM5-1B: A Compact AI Model for Local Use on Smartphones
OpenBMB's MiniCPM5-1B is a compact AI model designed for local deployment on smartphones, achieving impressive benchmark scores while supporting tool calls without cloud reliance.
Mercation Admin5 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 - News
UK Imposes Sanctions on Justin Sun's HTX and Other Crypto Entities Over Alleged Russian Connections
The UK has sanctioned HTX and other crypto firms for alleged links to Russian sanctions evasion, impacting their financial operations significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bitcoin Lags as Markets Rally on Iran Peace Optimism
Markets are reacting positively to President Trump's announcement of a potential peace agreement with Iran, while bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain stagnant.
Mercation Admin1 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