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Soybean Fascism
Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares' book warns of the existential risks posed by AI, advocating for extreme measures to prevent superintelligence from emerging.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Legislation with Licensing and Stablecoin Regulations
Taiwan has enacted a robust crypto law requiring licensing for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, imposing strict penalties for non-compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
IBM Quantum Computer Simulates Key Particle Physics Process
IBM's quantum processor has successfully modeled a key particle physics process, paving the way for future advancements in quantum simulations related to hadronization.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ark Invest Acquires Over $75 Million in Crypto Shares Amid June Market Decline
In June, Ark Invest purchased over $75 million in cryptocurrency shares, taking advantage of falling prices in the market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP and HYPE Funds Shine Amid Massive Outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
XRP and Hyperliquid's HYPE funds have gained traction despite significant outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, indicating potential market resilience.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Anthropic Restores Access to Fable 5 After U.S. Restrictions Lifted
Anthropic has announced the restoration of access to its Fable 5 model after the U.S. lifted export restrictions, with global availability starting July 1.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Citi Lowers Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Forecasts
Citigroup has cut its Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets significantly, reflecting declining demand and legislative stagnation in the U.S.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Options Traders Anticipate Decline with $50,000 Puts
Bitcoin options traders are increasingly purchasing $50,000 puts, indicating expectations of further declines, as gold futures exhibit a bearish death cross.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Experiences Worst Month in Four Years
Bitcoin fell 20% in June, marking its worst month in four years, closing below $60,000 amid negative market sentiment and significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Aave Achieves Highest Network Growth in Nearly Five Years Amid DeFi Resurgence
Aave experienced its largest single-day growth in new wallet registrations since 2021, with 1,806 wallets added, while the AAVE token rose 20% over the week.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Goliath Ventures CEO Pleads Guilty in $400 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in a $400 million Ponzi scheme, admitting to causing $250 million in losses.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners Accelerate Shift to AI Amid Pressure on Bitcoin Yields
Bitcoin miners are shifting to AI data centers as they face declining yields, with significant contracts already signed in the sector.
Mercation Admin2 min