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Trump's Tariff on Brazil Targets Payments System Amid Stablecoin Surge
The U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over concerns that Brazil's Pix payment system undermines American firms, amid the rise of dollar-linked stablecoins in the nation.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Comparing GPT-5.6 and Fable 5: Key Considerations
This article compares OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models with Anthropic's Fable 5, focusing on pricing, capabilities, and performance in various tests.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Large Traders Bet on Bitcoin Reaching $72,000 by Month-End
Large traders are making significant bets on Bitcoin reaching $72,000 by the end of July, coinciding with the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
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Media: Anthropic Proposes $10 Billion Compute Lease to Meta
Anthropic has proposed a $10 billion computing power lease to Meta, potentially creating a new revenue stream for the tech giant.
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Polymarket Traders Lower Clarity Act Passage Odds Amid Senate Delays
Polymarket traders have reduced the odds of the Clarity Act passing this year to a historic low, as Senate negotiations continue to stall over ethics provisions.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Kimi K3 Launch Sparks Stock Market Reactions
The launch of Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI has triggered significant market reactions, particularly affecting semiconductor stocks.
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Galaxy Digital Signs 15-Year Naming Rights Deal with Texas Tech Stadium
Texas Tech has entered a $70 million, 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy Digital to rename its football stadium to Galaxy Stadium, enhancing NIL opportunities for student-athletes.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Why the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve is Stuck on Paper
The U.S. Bitcoin reserve initiative, launched in 2025, has stalled, revealing a lack of clarity and purpose compared to other countries like Kazakhstan and El Salvador.
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Media Reports: Data Sources of Suno Exposed
A hacker exposed data sources of the AI music service Suno, revealing extensive audio downloads from platforms like YouTube Music and Deezer.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 Amid New U.S. Strikes on Iran and Trump’s China Remarks
Bitcoin's value has dipped below $64,000 following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran and President Trump's comments about China, raising geopolitical tensions and impacting risk sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Suno's Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Hours of Music Data
A breach at Suno reveals that the AI music platform scraped vast amounts of music data from several sources, including YouTube and Deezer, raising concerns over intellectual property.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Recovery Proposal Addresses Quantum Security Concerns
Project Eleven has launched a post-quantum proof technique to help Bitcoin users prove wallet ownership after quantum computers can break existing security measures.
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