A supertanker owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company has reportedly evaded U.S. Navy surveillance, according to Odaily. The vessel is carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude oil and is currently navigating through the Lombok Strait in Indonesia, heading towards the Riau Islands.

250 Digital Asset Management CEO Chris Perkins stated that the long-term growth of the U.S. crypto industry will remain unaffected even if the Clarity Act, aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, fails to pass in Congress. According to Odaily, Perkins highlighted that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are continuously developing regulatory frameworks to provide stability and certainty to the industry. Perkins noted that regulatory bodies are currently clarifying the classification system for crypto assets through policies and practices. This approach is gradually providing a clearer compliance path compared to previous restrictions that defined tokens as securities. He also mentioned that if the Clarity Act is eventually passed, it would further solidify the regulatory framework, making future policy reversals more difficult. Recently, there has been increased anticipation in the market regarding the progress of this legislation, with several lawmakers and industry figures expressing optimism about its potential short-term advancement.

Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management, stated that even if the Clarity Act, which aims to clarify the regulatory framework for crypto, fails to pass Congress, the long-term development of the US crypto industry will not be affected. He pointed out that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have been continuously building regulatory frameworks to provide stability and certainty for the industry. Perkins stated that regulators are currently clarifying the classification system for crypto assets through policies and practices, and compared to the restrictions imposed by defining tokens as securities in the past, the relevant compliance path is now becoming clearer. He also pointed out that if the Clarity Act is ultimately passed, it will further solidify the regulatory framework, making future policies more difficult to reverse. Recently, market expectations for the bill's progress have increased, with several legislators and industry figures indicating that it is likely to make progress in the near future. (Cointelegraph)

On May 3, local time, information from the maritime intelligence company "Tanker Tracker" showed that a very large crude carrier (VLCC) belonging to the National Iranian Tanker Company, carrying more than 1.9 million barrels of crude oil (worth nearly $220 million), successfully evaded the US Navy's tracking. Currently, the ship is transiting the Lombok Strait in Indonesia, heading towards the Riau Islands. (CCTV News)

This week, 16 blockchain startups raised a total of $270.6 million. Sodot raised $100 million from MoonPay in a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) funding round, the largest funding round this week.

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Nvidia has expanded its artificial intelligence portfolio with an investment in Legora through its corporate venture capital arm, NVentures. According to ChainCatcher, this marks Nvidia's first foray into the legal AI sector. Legora, a legal tech startup originating from Sweden, utilizes AI to enhance lawyers' efficiency and competes with U.S. company Harvey. NVentures joined Legora's shareholder structure in a $50 million Series D extension round, which included participation from Atlassian and other new investors. This round follows a $550 million Series D funding completed just a month prior. During this period, Legora, a Y Combinator alum, achieved an annual recurring revenue (ARR) milestone of $100 million, boosting its post-funding valuation to $5.6 billion. This valuation brings Legora closer to Harvey, which was valued at $11 billion last month. Other participants in the funding round included Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue Management, Conviction Partners, Elad Gil, Matt Miller's Evantic, and Kleiner Perkins.

Yunfeng Financial has announced the completion of a strategic investment in cross-border payment service provider WooshPay, though the specific amount was not disclosed. According to Odaily, WooshPay operates as a financial infrastructure platform regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and Hong Kong Customs. Yunfeng Financial stated that the investment aims to expand its digital payment market and integrate its digital asset infrastructure platform, AlphaToken, to advance 'AI+Web3' asset tokenization and compliance settlement services. Additionally, Yunfeng Financial has received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to offer virtual asset trading services, allowing users to trade digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum on its platform.

Yunfeng Financial announced that it has completed a strategic investment in WooshPay, a cross-border payment service provider, with the specific amount undisclosed. WooshPay is a financial infrastructure platform regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. Yunfeng Financial stated that this investment aims to expand its presence in the digital payments market and integrate its digital asset infrastructure platform, AlphaToken, to advance its "AI + Web3" asset tokenization and compliant settlement business. It was also disclosed that Yunfeng Financial has obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to provide virtual asset trading services, supporting users to trade digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum on its platform.

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's designated successor to Warren Buffett, emphasized a cautious approach to artificial intelligence (AI) during his first annual meeting with shareholders. Abel stated that AI will only be adopted where it adds clear value, rejecting industry-wide hype, according to BeInCrypto. He highlighted targeted AI applications in subsidiaries like BNSF for operational efficiency and insurance for fraud detection. Abel also noted Berkshire Hathaway Energy's potential growth in data centers, projecting a 50% expansion over five years driven by AI infrastructure demand.

Founders Fund, a venture capital firm led by prominent Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel, has successfully raised $6 billion to invest in late-stage companies. According to ChainCatcher, this marks the largest fundraising effort in the firm's history. The majority of the funds, amounting to $4.5 billion, were contributed by limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds. An insider revealed that the remaining $1.5 billion came from Founders Fund's senior management and employees, including Peter Thiel himself. The firm's fourth growth-stage investment fund was rapidly assembled less than a year after the previous fund was launched, marking the fastest transition to a new fund in Founders Fund's two-decade history. This swift establishment of a larger fund highlights the increasing demand for substantial financing among mature startups, which are increasingly opting for private investors over public markets. Other venture capital firms are also raising billions for late-stage investments, driven partly by tech companies' need for significant funds to cover expensive computing resources. For instance, Sequoia Capital recently raised approximately $7 billion for a new fund to enhance investments in large companies, while Thrive Capital has gathered a $10 billion fund, its largest to date.

Warren Buffett, in an interview with CNBC, addressed concerns regarding Berkshire Hathaway's substantial cash reserves of approximately $380 billion and the lack of large-scale acquisitions or investments. According to ChainCatcher, Buffett explained that the current market conditions are not ideal for deploying Berkshire's cash due to high prices and limited opportunities. Buffett emphasized that the company has the right management team to selectively choose opportunities, stating, "Sometimes we do nothing, but other times we are very active." Discussing the current macroeconomic environment, Buffett likened Wall Street's speculative atmosphere to a "church with a casino attached," where people can move between the two. He noted that while more people are still in the 'church,' the 'casino' has become very attractive. Buffett criticized the practice of buying single-day options, describing it as outright gambling rather than investing or speculating. He referenced a recent case where a U.S. soldier profited $400,000 from Venezuelan military action information in prediction markets, highlighting the risks of such speculative activities. Buffett concluded that while the current gambling enthusiasm does not necessarily predict a market crash, it does result in many assets remaining overpriced for extended periods.

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