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Pope Leo XIV Issues First AI Encyclical, Emphasizes Data as a Shared Asset
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical on AI, released on May 25, emphasizes data as a common resource and calls for stricter regulation of technology.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Who is Kevin Warsh — the new Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh, the new Fed Chair, brings a unique background in financial regulation and personal crypto investments, promising significant changes in monetary policy.
Mercation Admin4 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
Federal Reserve's Recent Moves on Crypto Integration
The Federal Reserve's recent updates to its proposal for a "skinny" master account, along with President Trump's executive order, mark significant steps toward integrating cryptocurrency into the U.S. payment system.
Daniel Kim5 min - News
Weekly Recap: SpaceX Holds 18,712 BTC and Iran Offers Bitcoin Insurance
SpaceX reveals it holds 18,712 BTC, while Iran launches a Bitcoin insurance platform. Elon Musk loses a lawsuit against OpenAI, and Trump signs an order for crypto firms' access to payment infrastructure.
Daniel Kim4 min - Crypto
Satoshi Loses: Why 37 European Banks Need Their Own Cryptocurrency
This article explores the implications of quantum computing on cryptocurrencies, the rise of stablecoins among European banks, and the evolving landscape of AI.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
Firefox Introduces an Anti-AI Feature in Major Redesign
Mozilla's latest redesign for Firefox, Project Nova, introduces a feature allowing users to completely disable AI functionalities.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls Below $75K for the First Time in Over a Month as Crypto Liquidations Approach $1 Billion
Bitcoin has dropped below $75,000 for the first time in over a month, leading to nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations, primarily affecting long positions.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Argentina Unveils AI Initiative to Forecast Social Policy Outcomes
Argentina has launched an AI initiative called "Gemelo Digital Social" to forecast social policy impacts, but a promotional video faced criticism for errors.
Daniel Kim4 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 - News
Microsoft's Fara1.5 AI Outperforms OpenAI and Google in Browsing Tasks
Microsoft's Fara1.5 AI model surpasses OpenAI and Google in web browsing tasks, achieving a 72% score on the Online-Mind2Web benchmark.
Aisha Patel3 min