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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 - 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 - News
GameStop Proposes Increase in Share Count Amid eBay Acquisition Efforts
GameStop aims to increase its authorized share count to 2.5 billion to support its acquisition efforts for eBay, following a previous rejected bid.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Crypto Leaders and Experts Urge Congress to Update Bank Secrecy Act
Crypto leaders and experts are calling on Congress to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act to address the challenges posed by AI and digital assets.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
Everyday Traders Shift Focus as Crypto Matures
As institutional investors take a larger role in crypto, retail traders are losing interest, leading them to shift their focus toward traditional assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Congress Launches Major Insider Trading Investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees may be using insider information to profit.
James Park4 min - Crypto
HTX's Monthly Futures Volume Approaches $100 Billion
HTX's April report reveals a surge in futures trading volume nearing $100 billion and significant growth in stablecoin reserves and new token listings.
James Park2 min