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Robinhood Introduces AI Trading and Credit Card Features for Investors
Robinhood is introducing AI-driven trading and credit card features, allowing users to automate investments and purchases through third-party AI agents.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Robinhood Introduces AI Agents for Trading and Credit Card Use
Robinhood has launched Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases for users, with built-in safety controls.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense, enabling it to engage in digital asset activities, enhancing its blockchain payment infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Economist Warns of Currency System Collapse and CBDC Risks
Economist Richard Werner warns of an impending global financial crisis and the dangers of CBDCs as tools for government control.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Bitcoin Struggles as SK Hynix Joins Micron in $1 Trillion Valuation
Micron and SK Hynix have both achieved $1 trillion valuations, while Bitcoin struggles with negative sentiment, currently priced at $75,800.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
ETF Demand Drops as Bitcoin Selling Pressure Hits 'High-Risk' Level
Bitcoin ETF demand has fallen sharply, accumulating only 4,500 BTC in 2026, pushing selling pressure into a 'high-risk' zone according to Swissblock.
Mercation Admin4 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 - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls to 13th Largest Asset as Investors Shift to AI and Precious Metals
Bitcoin has dropped to the 13th largest asset as investors shift their focus to AI and precious metals, reflecting a challenging year for the cryptocurrency.
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
TD Cowen Analysts Doubt Passage of U.S. Crypto Market Bill
TD Cowen analysts express skepticism about the U.S. CLARITY Act's chances of passing this year due to a deteriorating political environment.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Uptrend Against Gold Ends Amid ETF Shifts
Bitcoin's three-month uptrend against gold has ended as ETF flows shift towards gold and precious metals, indicating a potential preference for gold among investors.
Mercation Admin3 min