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BTC is hovering around $65,000–$66,000 today, down roughly 3% in the last 24 hours and well off recent highs near $70K+. This comes after a volatile period, including a sharp dip below $60K earlier in February followed by a partial rebound. Open interest and volume are picking up, but traders are debating the next move—some point to historical post-halving bear phases potentially pushing toward $50K this summer, while others see support holding in the mid-$60K range. The broader market tension, including slumping tech stocks, isn't helping. Bears vs. bulls in a standoff—watch for any breakout signals.
Anthropic locks in massive $380B valuation
AI powerhouse Anthropic just closed a blockbuster $30B Series G round at a $380B post-money valuation—more than doubling from its last raise and marking one of the largest private tech financings ever (second only to OpenAI's $40B+). Led by Singapore's GIC and Coatue, with heavy participation from Nvidia, Microsoft, Sequoia, and others. Annualized revenue hit $14B (up from $10B recently), with ~80% from enterprise. Funds earmarked for infra scaling, research, and enterprise tools as competition with OpenAI and Google intensifies. Capital is pouring into top-tier AI—Claude's momentum is real.
SoftBank-backed PayPay files for US IPO
Japanese payments giant PayPay (ticker: PAYP on Nasdaq) has publicly filed for a US IPO—what could be one of the biggest listings ever by a Japanese firm. The filing was delayed by a prolonged US government shutdown but is now moving forward. PayPay posted strong numbers: ¥103.3B profit on ¥278.5B revenue for the nine months to Dec 31. Bookrunners include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley. This super-app (mobile payments + more) tests investor appetite for Asian fintech in the US—valuation expectations were high pre-filing (potentially $20B+ range).
Quick hit: Minnesota ICE "Operation Metro Surge" winding down
Trump's border czar Tom Homan announced the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is concluding after weeks of backlash, including protests and tragic incidents involving US citizens. Thousands of ICE/CBP agents deployed since December; drawdown underway with most leaving soon, though a small presence remains temporarily. Homan called it a "success" due to improved local cooperation, but it left significant local impact.
Markets tense, AI hype raging, crypto consolidating—what's your take on BTC's next leg or these mega AI raises? Drop your thoughts below! 🚀 ₿
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