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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.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
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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Cash App Expands to Support Stablecoins, Despite Dorsey’s Concerns
Cash App has introduced support for USDC stablecoin transactions across multiple blockchains, enhancing its payment ecosystem previously focused on Bitcoin.
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YouTube Enhances AI Content Labels as Google Introduces Video Remix Tools
YouTube is enhancing the visibility of AI content labels while introducing new editing tools powered by AI, aiming to improve transparency for viewers and creators alike.
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Kraken Introduces Yield Earning on Bitcoin Through New Vaults
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vaults, enabling users to earn up to 2.5% APY on their Bitcoin holdings.
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Jefferies Projects Crypto IPOs Could Lead to $1 Trillion Market
Jefferies predicts a wave of crypto IPOs could create a $1 trillion market within five years as institutional investors shift focus towards blockchain integration.
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Mastercard Obtains BitLicense from New York, Focuses on Stablecoins
Mastercard has successfully obtained a BitLicense from New York, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and expanding its digital asset initiatives.
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Experts Question D-Wave's Claims of Quantum Supremacy
Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Boston University challenge D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy, suggesting some problems can be solved classically.
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