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Crypto Market Declines Amid Hormuz Airstrikes, $897 Million in Long Liquidations
The crypto market sees declines following U.S. airstrikes, with Bitcoin and Ether experiencing significant drops and $897 million in liquidations.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $73K Amidst Nearly $1B in Crypto Liquidations
Bitcoin has dipped below $73,000 as nearly $1 billion in liquidations hit the crypto market amid growing geopolitical tensions and ETF outflows.
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Cryptocurrency Funds Increase Influence on US Elections
The crypto industry is significantly influencing US elections, with substantial funding directed towards Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 cycle.
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Bitcoin Drops Below $73,000 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Bitcoin's price fell below $73,000 due to escalating Middle East tensions, while Ethereum also saw a decline. Market sentiment reflects extreme fear as liquidity tightens.
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Fund Manager Cautions Bitcoin May Drop Further Amid $150 Billion Treasury Move
Fund manager Michael Kramer warns Bitcoin's price may decline further due to a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $73,000 Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran, Triggering $1 Billion in Liquidations
Bitcoin has fallen below $73,000 as U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered a significant sell-off in cryptocurrencies and nearly $1 billion in liquidations.
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Crypto Cash Fuels New Political Allies in Congress as PACs Shift Focus
The cryptocurrency sector is increasingly backing Republican candidates, with significant PAC spending leading to political victories in Texas and beyond, reshaping the landscape ahead of the midterms.
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Researchers Warn AI Chatbots Might Distort Users' Reality
A study highlights the potential for AI chatbots to distort users' perceptions of reality, introducing the term "existential drift" to describe this phenomenon.
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Ethereum Traders Shift to Bearish Sentiment as ETFs Decline and ETH Approaches $2,000
Ethereum traders are growing increasingly bearish, predicting a drop to $1,500 as ETF outflows contribute to the cryptocurrency's decline near the $2,000 mark.
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Stan Lee's Voice and Likeness Revived by AI Technology
Stan Lee's voice and likeness have been licensed by ElevenLabs for AI use, including a new book club and music filters, following similar deals with other celebrities.
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DeepSeek and Xiaomi Slash AI Costs While U.S. Labs Increase Prices
DeepSeek and Xiaomi have drastically reduced their AI service costs, while American labs have increased theirs, highlighting a growing disparity in the market.
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OpenAI Foundation Commits $250 Million to Address AI-Driven Economic Changes
The OpenAI Foundation has pledged $250 million to help society adapt to the economic impacts of AI, focusing on worker transitions and economic security.
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