OpenAI raised $40 billion in a record funding round led by SoftBank, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. The investment comes as the company plans an open-weight AI model release and faces pressure to restructure into a for-profit entity.
AnaisSEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins faced little crypto scrutiny during his Senate hearing, signalling potential regulatory progress. However, concerns remain over conflicts linked to the Trump family’s crypto ventures.
CatherineBitcoin investor Chun Wang led the first private space mission to fly over both the North and South Poles on 1 April 2025. The mission, called Fram2, includes scientific experiments and highlights the growing role of private space exploration.
JoyTether has purchased 8,888 BTC for $735 million, increasing its Bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC, as part of its strategy to strengthen reserves with Bitcoin.
AnaisUPCX suffered a $70 million exploit, with 18.4 million UPC tokens stolen—surpassing the circulating supply. Cyvers traced the breach to a ProxyAdmin contract flaw, enabling unauthorised withdrawals. Despite the scale, market impact remains minimal, and the stolen tokens are untouched. How long will they stay that way?
CatherineAs TikTok's April 5 ownership deadline approaches, its future in the US remains uncertain. President Donald Trump will hold a White House meeting on Wednesday to discuss potential investors before the crucial decision.
KikyoAndre Rebelo murdered his mother in 2020 to claim over AUD $1 million from fraudulent life insurance policies. He staged her death as natural causes, but investigators uncovered his scheme when he rushed to collect the payout.
JoyMastercard is launching a programme to accelerate virtual card adoption, enhancing interactions across banks, platforms, and businesses. By leveraging advanced VCN technology, Mastercard is enabling seamless, consumer-like commercial payments.
CatherineGameStop raised $1.5 billion through a convertible note offering to buy Bitcoin and strengthen its balance sheet. Despite initial excitement, the move led to a drop in the company's stock, as investors grew wary of the increased debt.
WeatherlyUSDC payments are now available on Sony's Singapore online store, with the company suggesting that additional cryptocurrencies may be introduced in the future.
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