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Perplexity Introduces Bumblebee: A Novel Tool for Detecting Infected Software
Perplexity has launched Bumblebee, an innovative open-source tool that scans for infected software without executing any potentially harmful code.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Vitalik Buterin Indicates a Shift to a More Focused Ethereum Foundation
Vitalik Buterin reveals the Ethereum Foundation is shifting to a more streamlined approach, focusing on its core values amid significant staff departures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
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 - 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 - News
London Mayor Blocks Palantir Deal with Police
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir, citing procurement issues and budget concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Binance Expands Workforce and Integrates AI Tools into Operations
Binance is expanding its workforce and integrating AI tools into its operations, hiring over 380 new employees, with a focus on AI product development.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Launched at Idle Power Plant in Bolivia
Alps Blockchain and Qurubiqa have launched a bitcoin mining project at an idle gas power plant in Bolivia, aiming to boost energy efficiency and cryptocurrency use.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Quantum Companies' Stocks Rise After US Government Support Announcement
Quantum companies saw their stock prices rise after the U.S. announced $2 billion in funding to support domestic firms in quantum technology development.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Experts Warn of Accelerating Quantum Threat Due to AI
Experts warn that AI is accelerating the quantum threat to cryptography, potentially compromising the security of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Joi AI Offers $2,000 Monthly for Masturbation Consultants
Joi AI is looking for individuals to serve as "masturbation consultants," offering $2,000 a month to test a new feature focusing on sexual wellness.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls Below $75,000
Bitcoin has dropped below $75,000 amid traditional market strength, with concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions contributing to the decline.
James Park2 min - News
Kash Patel-Linked Apparel Site Shuts Down Amid Malware Concerns
Based Apparel, linked to Kash Patel, has gone offline after reports of malware that steals crypto from macOS users.
Aisha Patel2 min