OpenAI raised $8.3 billion from top investors, boosting its valuation to $300 billion as it aims for a $40 billion total this year. The funding comes as the company faces pressure to switch to a full for-profit model and finalise new deals with Microsoft.
WeatherlyVerb Technology is rebranding as TON Strategy Co. and has raised $558 million to buy and stake Toncoin, making it their main treasury asset. This move is tied to Toncoin’s growing role in Telegram’s ecosystem, though the token’s value has dropped despite strong investor interest in the company.
AnaisSolana Mobile has started shipping its new crypto smartphone, the Seeker, to over 50 countries after receiving 150,000 pre-orders. The phone features built-in Web3 tools like a secure seed vault and a decentralised app store, offering an alternative to Apple and Google platforms.
WeatherlyChainlink has launched Data Streams to bring live US stock and ETF prices onto 37 blockchains. This allows DeFi apps to access real-time market data for trading, lending, and creating synthetic assets.
WeatherlyThe Philippines has warned ten major offshore crypto exchanges, including OKX and Kraken, for operating without a licence under new rules. The regulator says these platforms pose risks to investors and may face legal action or website blocks.
AnaisBitMine quickly bought over 833,000 ETH in just over a month, becoming the largest company holder of Ethereum. The firm’s fast growth, investor backing, and a $1 billion stock buyback have pushed its market value up sharply.
WeatherlyThe US SEC clarified that certain liquid staking tokens are not securities, allowing these platforms to operate without registering their tokens. This decision opens the door for liquid staking tokens to be included in ETFs, boosting institutional interest in crypto assets.
JoyCoinbase launched a new tool called Embedded Wallets that lets developers add crypto wallets directly into their apps. Users can access these wallets with just an email or SMS, with no need for browser extensions or seed phrases.
WeatherlyFTX is suing Binance’s former CEO CZ to recover $1.76 billion, claiming the money was part of a fraudulent deal. CZ is asking the court to dismiss the case, saying he lives outside the US and the court has no authority over him.
AnaisChina’s Ministry of State Security warned that some foreign crypto projects are collecting citizens’ iris data in exchange for digital tokens, raising concerns over privacy and national security. The advisory closely aligns with Worldcoin, which is under increasing global scrutiny for its biometric data practices.
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