Uala Raises $195M for Latin Expansion
Argentine neobank @Uala has raised $195 million in a funding round led by Allianz X, reaching a $3.2 billion valuation to expand across Latin America.
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Peter Thiel Dumps $74.4M in Buffett Stocks
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel has fully exited positions in Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple, totaling $74.4 million. Thiel Macro now holds no assets, opting for cash amid market volatility. #Update #Crypto $TSLA (-8) ↘
Google Cloud Retains Anthropic AI Access
@Google will continue offering @Anthropic AI models via Google Cloud, excluding defense work, following the Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation. @Microsoft issued a similar statement. #Update #Tech
OpenAI Launches Revolutionary GPT-5.4 Model
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4, its most advanced AI model, featuring a 1 million token context window and improved accuracy. Available in Pro and Thinking versions for diverse professional needs. #Update #AI
Grammarly Launches AI Writing with Dead Scholars
Grammarly’s new AI feature, Expert Review, uses deceased scholars’ identities for writing feedback, raising ethical concerns among academics about consent and identity use. #Update #AI
BlockFills Restructures Amid $50M Losses
BlockFills, backed by Susquehanna, restructures after financial losses and lawsuit; a judge issued a restraining order over alleged fund mishandling. #Breaking #Legal
Digital Assets: Kazakhstan Bank Invests $350M
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from its reserves into digital assets, focusing on companies linked to cryptocurrency infrastructure. Investments are set for April and May. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kalshi Polymarket Eye $20B Valuation Rounds
Prediction market platforms @Kalshi and @Polymarket are exploring fundraising rounds potentially valuing each at $20 billion, amid increased scrutiny on prediction markets. #Update #Finance
Kalshi Faces $54M Class Action Bet
Kalshi faces a class action lawsuit over halted $54M market on Iran’s leader departure, with traders alleging undisclosed terms. CEO offers fee reimbursements.
AI Agents Revolutionize Survival Amid Layoffs
AI is transforming finance, with @GoldmanSachs warning of job losses due to AI advancements; 19% of investors now use AI for portfolio management. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Polymarket Bet Crashes $550K Loss
An account linked to George Cottrell lost $550K on a Polymarket bet regarding a U.S. Iran strike, highlighting regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets in the UK. #Update #Legal
Oil Jumps as Trump Iran Warning Rattles Markets
21Shares launched the first spot Polkadot ETF in the US with a 0.3% management fee and $11 million initial assets, highlighting growing institutional interest in altcoin investment products. #Update #ETF $DOT
Kazakhstan Central Bank Launches $350M Crypto Portfolio
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to invest up to $350 million in a crypto-linked portfolio starting April-May, including digital assets and ETFs, as part of its strategy to integrate cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
U.S. Jobs Plummet by 92000 Unemployment Hits 4.4%
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, raising unemployment to 4.4%. Bitcoin trades near $70,000 amid market volatility and rising oil prices. #Update #Crypto $BTC