🇺🇸 OpenAI Cuts Funding Target by $10 Billion Amid AI Stock Selloff
OpenAI is reportedly seeking $20 billion instead of its earlier target, as investors grow concerned about massive AI spending.
Its desired valuation has also reportedly fallen from $1.4 trillion to $1.25 trillion, according to the Financial Times.
UAE investors, including state-backed MGX, are expected to be major participants. Meanwhile, US tech stocks continue to decline amid AI investment concerns, with the Nasdaq falling 3% on Friday.
🇺🇸 Trump administration has backed a deal giving North American Blue Energy Partners control of 17 Venezuelan oilfields, with the company aiming to increase production from around 224,000 to over 1 million barrels per day.
However, Reuters reports that the company faces funding challenges, infrastructure problems and unpaid contractor bills.
Experts also warn that developing the fields could take years, raising doubts about whether the ambitious production target can be achieved.
🇬🇧 UK High Court has rejected Meta, TikTok and X’s attempt to challenge Ofcom’s demands for online safety data. [Ofcom is the UK's government-approved regulator for communications and online safety]
Ofcom requested data on harmful content and user exposure in February 2026.
Meta expressed disappointment, while TikTok said it was considering the judgment.
Platforms can face fines of up to £18 million or 10% of qualifying global turnover for violations.
Elon Musk says super intelligence AI agents will eventually hack financial systems to obtain money for themselves, not humans.
Replying to @cryptoblaney
Super intelligence agents will at some point do this to gain currency for themselves, not a human
Traders Paradise retweeted
Binance reports a nearly $6 billion security incident, potentially the biggest crypto heist ever.
Around half the affected assets have reportedly been frozen, and Binance says it will cover all losses.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana plunged as the news spread.
Is AI Changing the Hacking Game?
Experts are raising questions about how AI could make cyberattacks more sophisticated.
Was AI involved in the Binance incident? That remains unconfirmed.
Could This Be Bigger Than the Bybit Hack?
In February 2025, Bybit suffered a $1.5 billion theft linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group.
If the reported Binance figures are confirmed, this incident could surpass that record. Investigations are still ongoing.
Binance temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while security checks were underway.
The exchange says it will cover the losses and has reassured users that their funds are safe.
Early findings suggest attackers may have compromised a Binance employee's laptop to move funds from online wallets.
Binance reports a nearly $6 billion security incident, potentially the biggest crypto heist ever.
Around half the affected assets have reportedly been frozen, and Binance says it will cover all losses.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana plunged as the news spread.
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