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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 - Crypto
$8.2 Million in Bitcoin Permanently Lost—What Happened?
Over $8 million in Bitcoin was permanently destroyed as five addresses sent 107 BTC to a burn address, leading to widespread speculation and theories on social media.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Models Exhibit Favoritism for Catholicism, Study Finds
A study reveals that AI models exhibit a positive bias toward Catholicism while negatively biasing Jehovah's Witnesses, highlighting overlooked religious biases in AI.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Study Reveals Inaudible Audio Attacks Can Manipulate AI Voice Models
Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed AudioHijack, a method that embeds inaudible commands in audio, capable of manipulating AI voice models with high success rates.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Firm Strategy Reduces Cash Reserves by 61% for Debt Buyback
Strategy significantly reduced its cash reserves by 61% to repurchase $1.5 billion in debt, while its Bitcoin holdings remain intact.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Strategy Repurchases $1.5 Billion of Its Own Bonds
Strategy has repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible bonds, reducing total debt to $6.7 billion and increasing Bitcoin yield per share.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Morning Minute: Trump Suggests Iran Deal Could Be Near, Markets Recover
Trump's suggestion of a near Iran deal leads to market fluctuations, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing recovery amid changes in ETF flows and SEC regulations.
Mercation Admin6 min - Banking Policy
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union to Transition to Thought Machine's Centralized Platform
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union is transitioning to Thought Machine's centralized platform to modernize its banking and payment systems.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Strategy Uses Cash Reserves to Eliminate $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt
Strategy has repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible debt for $1.38 billion using cash reserves, reducing its outstanding debt significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Demand Indicator Hits Lowest Point Since December as Spot Buying Declines
The demand gauge for Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest point since December 2025, indicating a significant weakness in spot buying as more coins enter the market than buyers can absorb.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Spot Volumes Hit 2023 Lows
Bitcoin's spot trading volumes have plummeted to their lowest levels in 2023, reflecting a significant decline in market activity and investor caution.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Face Significant Withdrawals Amid Rising Treasury Yields
Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing significant outflows, totaling $1.47 billion last week, as rising Treasury yields dampen investor sentiment and interest-rate cut expectations.
Mercation Admin4 min