OpenAI has increased its employee share sale from $6 billion to $10.3 billion, letting current and former staff sell part of their stock. The sale, at a $500 billion valuation, involves major investors like SoftBank and reflects strong demand for the company’s private shares.
WeatherlyPolymarket has been approved by the CFTC to relaunch in the U.S. after past fines and federal investigations. The platform can now operate legally following its $112 million acquisition of QCX, with support from high-profile investors including Donald Trump Jr.
AnaisWarner Bros Discovery has sued AI startup Midjourney, accusing it of producing and distributing unauthorised versions of its characters like Superman, Batman and Bugs Bunny. The case follows similar lawsuits by Disney and Universal, as Hollywood studios push back against AI tools using their creations without permission.
WeatherlyCollector Crypt’s CARDS token surged tenfold in a week, reaching a $360 million valuation, driven by strong sales from its digital Gacha machine and rising interest in tokenized Pokémon cards. The market for NFT-based cards is booming, with platforms like Courtyard and Phygitals reporting millions in trades and rapid growth, showing high demand from collectors and crypto investors.
AnaisKraken has bought the trading platform Breakout to let skilled traders access capital and keep most of their profits. The move will be part of Kraken Pro and helps the exchange expand its services ahead of a possible public listing.
AnaisThe European Central Bank is pushing ahead with plans for a digital euro to give people a safe and reliable payment option. Lawmakers have raised concerns about privacy and the impact on commercial banks, with a vote on the proposal expected around 2026.
WeatherlyREX Shares and Osprey Funds may launch the first US-listed Dogecoin ETF as soon as next week. The fund will use a regulatory shortcut under the 40 Act, giving investors direct exposure to Dogecoin while avoiding some usual delays.
AnaisShein faced backlash after an AI-generated image of a murder suspect appeared on its website modelling a budget shirt. The company quickly removed the listing and said it would review the vendor responsible for the image.
WeatherlyWLFI warned of possible price manipulation by large token holders and froze 272 wallets linked to suspicious activity. High-profile investors, including Justin Sun, were affected, prompting concerns over wallet security and compliance measures.
AnaisA former South Korean lawmaker urged the government to push won-pegged stablecoins onto global exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. He warned that limiting them to local platforms would block demand and called for companies like Samsung to play a role.
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