Elon Musk’s xAI Targets $20 Billion Funding In Ongoing Talks
April 26, 2025, 12:20 am more...
Elon Musk’s xAI is negotiating a staggering $20 billion funding round that could push its valuation beyond $120 billion. Early-stage discussions signal a bold expansion move in the competitive AI landscape. With investors watching closely, these high-stakes talks mix ambition with a hint of unpredictability.
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winbuzzer.com / Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings Reportedly Seeks Massive New $20 Billion Funding Round
techcrunch.com / Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
cnbc.com / Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in talks to raise $20 billion, Bloomberg News reports
techinasia.com / Musk’s xAI said to be in talks to raise $20b
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Chainguard Secures $3.5B Valuation with Massive Series D Funding
April 24, 2025, 12:07 am more...
Chainguard has successfully raised $356 million in its Series D round, catapulting its valuation to $3.5 billion. This infusion underscores investor confidence in the firm’s secure software development platform as it continues to build robust cybersecurity solutions amid a fiercely competitive market.
techinasia.com / Cybersecurity startup Chainguard hits $3.5b valuation
pulse2.com / Chainguard: $356 Million (Series D) Raised At $3.5 Billion Valuation For Building Secure Foundation For Software Development
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Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor launch $3.6B crypto investment vehicle
April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
In a major crypto shakeup, Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor have joined forces to unveil a $3.6 billion crypto investing vehicle. The partnership is set to leverage deep pockets and market savvy to capitalize on emerging digital asset opportunities, signaling yet another high-stakes bet in the volatile world of crypto finance.
techinasia.com / Cantor, Tether, SoftBank launch $3.6b crypto venture
theinformation.com / Tether, Softbank, Cantor Launch Bitcoin Investing Vehicle - The Information
reuters.com/business / Cantor joins hand with SoftBank, Tether for $3.6 billion crypto venture - Reuters
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Sesh lands $7M to amp up fan engagement and membership perks
April 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Sesh, the fan engagement ecosystem connecting music lovers with their favorite artists, has raised $7 million to expand its digital platform. The fresh capital will support its plans to launch a member card and roll out more interactive experiences—because who said fandom couldn’t be high-tech and high-stakes?
pulse2.com / Sesh: $7 Million Raised For Scaling Artist Digital Ecosystem
venturebeat.com / Sesh raises $7M for new fan communities and launches member card
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Musk pursues fresh funding to turbocharge xAI’s billion-dollar ambitions
April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
Elon Musk is reportedly exploring new funding avenues for xAI, with insider sources hinting at a potential revenue run rate north of US$1 billion. This bold funding push underscores Musk’s relentless drive to reframe the AI landscape, even if it means shaking loose a few billion-dollar butterflies along the way.
tomshardware.com / Speculation mounts that Musk will raise tens of billions for AI supercomputer with 1 million GPUs: Report
techinasia.com / Musk eyes new funding for xAI: sources
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China warns nations amid escalating US–China trade war
April 21, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Beijing’s sharp warning comes as tensions mount over alleged “unfair” US trade deals that could undercut its economic clout. In the midst of aggressive tariff impositions, major tech players like Apple are caught in the crossfire—an unmistakable signal that Beijing is ready to retaliate, adding fuel to the global trade fire.
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techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Korean console plans at risk
techinasia.com / Alibaba’s Cainiao rolls out aid for Chinese cross-border sellers
www.ft.com/ / India under tariff pressure to give Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart full market access - Financial Times
zerohedge.com / Exposing Beijing's 'Gray Trade' Tariff Avoidance Scheme
techspot.com / Logitech quietly raises prices on popular PC accessories by up to 25% after tariffs
techinasia.com / US tariff worries hit Taiwan’s economic sentiment: survey
zerohedge.com / Air Cargo Faces $22BN Revenue Hit When China Tariff Exemption Ends
techinasia.com / Taiwan launches $2.71b relief package over US tariffs
betanews.com / President Donald Trump’s tariffs are killing cheap handheld emulators as Anbernic suspends China shipments
zerohedge.com / Protectionism Is Good
zerohedge.com / Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Disappears
theverge.com / DHL halts international deliveries to US consumers worth over $800
zerohedge.com / What American Hardline Retailers Are Saying about Tariff Fallout
cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Latest on Trump's Shifting Import Tax Plan, and What It Means
theverge.com / Game Boy clone maker Anbernic suspends all shipments to US
tomshardware.com / TSMC says it cannot guarantee that its chips don't end up in China
winbuzzer.com / WD Partners with Microsoft For US-Based Hard Drive Recycling, Reclaims Rare Earths Amid China Curbs
zerohedge.com / "China Will Never Accept It": Beijing Warns Countries Against Trade Deal With Trump At China's Expense
androidheadlines.com / Apple is still not safe from the tariffs
cnet.com / Time May Be Running Out to Buy an iPhone Before Tariffs Hike the Price
techcrunch.com / Tariff turmoil may have killed the tech M&A market’s comeback
arstechnica.com / Trump can’t keep China from getting AI chips, TSMC suggests
appleinsider.com / Trade war escalations between Trump and China to significantly impact Apple
winbuzzer.com / Huawei Readies Ascend 910C AI Chip for Mass Shipment in May as US Curbs Nvidia H20
cnet.com / How Will Tariffs Affect the Switch 2? | Obvious Skill Issue Ep 2 video
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OpenAI’s o3/o4-mini Models Stir Mixed Reviews and Invisible Marking Debates
April 21, 2025, 7:20 am more...
OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models are making waves by showcasing impressive coding and math capabilities while paradoxically suffering from increased hallucinations. Adding to the intrigue, observers have discovered the unexpected presence of invisible characters that hint at a built-in watermarking mechanism—because nothing says “cutting-edge” like secret invisible signatures in your output. It’s a curious blend of technical wizardry and quirky oversights that has both experts and skeptics raising an amused eyebrow.
techspot.com / Sam Altman says polite ChatGPT users are burning millions of OpenAI dollars
theregister.com / ChatGPT burns tens of millions of Softbank dollars listening to you thanking it
techspot.com / Open source AI is the new Linux, only faster
theregister.com / Today's LLMs craft exploits from patches at lightning speed
pulse2.com / Hammerspace: $100 Million Raised For Data Platform For AI
techcrunch.com / ChatGPT search is growing quickly in Europe, OpenAI data suggests
simonwillison.net / OpenAI o3 and o4-mini System Card
medianama.com / New OpenAI Models Hallucinating More Than Their Predecessor
simonwillison.net / AI assisted search-based research actually works now
techspot.com / ChatGPT gets scarily good at guessing photo locations, sparking doxxing concerns
techspot.com / OpenAI's newest o3 and o4-mini models excel at coding and math – but hallucinate more often
winbuzzer.com / OpenAI’s New o3/o4-mini Models Add Invisible Characters to Text, Sparking Watermark Debate
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Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions
April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.
zerohedge.com / China's Oil Supertankers Slammed With $5.2 Million Fee Per U.S. Port Call
reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters
appleinsider.com / EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple
cnbc.com / The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings
cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends
reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters
zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar
zerohedge.com / Tesla To Offer "Company Update" With Tuesday's Earnings Report: What To Watch
zerohedge.com / China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It
bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges
zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US
bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com
www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times
techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal
www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%
reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters
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US approves Capital One takeover of Discover Financial
April 18, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
U.S. bank regulators have greenlighted Capital One’s $35.5 billion acquisition of Discover Financial, marking a major merger milestone. The approval follows detailed assessments regarding competition, financial stability, and potential national security issues, setting the stage for a consolidated landscape in the banking sector. This development reflects the regulatory scrutiny applied to high-value financial deals in an era of heightened market integration and oversight.
reuters.com/business / Capital One, Discover deal approved by US bank regulators - Reuters
www.ft.com/ / Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial approved by US - Financial Times
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 11 days ago #bigdata #vc #fintech #analytics #digitaltransformation +
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