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DeepSeek Confirms First External Fundraising On April 18, multiple venture capital sources confirmed that DeepSeek has begun its first external fundraising round, according to澎湃新闻 (Pail News). The company is targeting a valuation exceeding $10 billion and plans to raise at least $300 million to

Tesla is expanding its self-driving taxi service to Dallas and Houston, following Austin's rollout. Operating under a TNC permit, the service starts small, raising competition with Waymo. Tesla faces safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny amid market implications for its valuation.

The SEC has adopted a more lenient stance on crypto regulation, allowing some interfaces to operate without broker-dealer registration, but has not given blanket approval for the industry. Recent guidance clarifies how crypto assets are categorized, emphasizing that federal securities laws apply mainly to digital securities. Enforcement activity has decreased as the agency focuses on fraud and market integrity.

On April 18, 2026, crypto markets saw $773 million in liquidations, primarily affecting short traders (77% of losses) due to a sudden price rise. This incident highlighted the risks of leverage in trading, leading to forced position closures.

Kalshi traders predict XRP will reach $1.60 in April amid rising demand and significant ETF inflows. With a bullish technical outlook and upcoming regulatory votes, XRP's market dynamics show potential for further gains, despite risks of declining support levels if outcomes are unfavorable.

Beijing is accelerating its commercial space capabilities through the development of Satellite Town, a specialized aerospace hub in Haidian District expected to complete its core construction by the end of 2026, as China intensifies competition with the United States in space exploration and commerc

PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin has surged to $4.11 billion, while Ripple's RLUSD has decreased to $1.25 billion after peaking. PYUSD's growth is fueled by its user base and brand confidence, contrasting with RLUSD's recovery efforts. Both coins will depend on adoption rates for future success.

The NEA Working Group on New Technologies convened a workshop on March 25--26, focusing on how artificial intelligence can be applied to regulatory oversight and internal operations within nuclear authorities. Summary NEA workshop explored real-world AI applications in nuclear regulation, with

Circle's new USDC Bridge aims to turn cross‑chain transfers into a near‑invisible backend plumbing layer for on‑chain dollars, replacing fragmented bridges with a single bank‑style ledger experience operated end‑to‑end by Circle itself. Summary Circle has launched a native USDC Bridge, a burn‑a

Finance ministers, central bankers, and senior financiers are increasingly focused on the potential risks posed by Anthropic's Claude Mythos model, amid fears it could expose critical weaknesses in global financial infrastructure. Summary Global finance leaders warn Anthropic's Mythos AI could

Josh Stark, a key researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, announced his departure after five years, expressing no future plans and emphasizing the Ethereum ecosystem's unexpected successes. His exit follows increased community scrutiny and recent leadership changes within the Foundation.

Disney's new Infinity Vision label aims to compete with Imax by featuring large-format cinemas with advanced technology. Launching in September, it includes 75 U.S. theaters and focuses on premium offerings for audiences while potentially impacting Imax's market dynamics.

Cursor, an AI coding startup, is set to raise at least $2 billion at a $50 billion valuation, led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. It aims for over $6 billion in revenue by 2026 and distinguishes itself with a tiered pricing model and SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Returns with Record Participation On April 19, 2026, the 2026 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon featuring humanoid robots will take place, attracting over 100 teams—nearly a 5-fold increase from the previous year. According to the source, approximately 40% of

Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla is shifting XRP's role from a settlement tool to a productive asset in decentralized finance, focusing on capital efficiency. The company aims to activate dormant capital through initiatives like native XRP lending, positioning XRP as a key player in credit markets.

XRP price rose to $1.48 on April 17, up 4.51% over the last 24 hours, as stronger trading activity, easing geopolitical tension, and Ripple-related banking developments supported sentiment, according to market data. Daily trading volume increased 14.35% to $4.52 billion, while the token's market