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According to market news, Anthropic is in preliminary talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in new funding, which could become the largest round of financing for the company to date. Anthropic is raising a new round of funding at a valuation of over $900 billion.

According to Jinshi reports, HSBC Research published a report stating that as technology stocks rebound and the S&P 500 index returns to historical highs, the robust earnings season in the first quarter also provides support. The bank raised its earnings per share forecast for the index in 2026 by 8%, incorporating the latest quarterly performance, and expects earnings per share to grow by 20% in 2026, reaching $325. Based on higher earnings expectations, the bank raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 index from the previous 7,500 points to 7,650 points.

According to an exclusive report by LatePost, Kuaishou plans to spin off its video generation large model business "Keling AI" and initiate a $2 billion financing round with an estimated valuation of about $20 billion. They are currently in talks with investors such as Tencent, and the deal has not yet been completed. Based on the current market value, Keling's valuation is already close to 70% of Kuaishou's overall market value.The report states that Keling's current annual recurring revenue (ARR) has reached $500 million, doubling since before the Spring Festival, significantly exceeding Kuaishou's previous expectations. At the beginning of 2025, Kuaishou set an annual revenue target of $60 million for Keling, but the final annual revenue reached $150 million. In the face of increased competition from giants like ByteDance and Alibaba in the video generation field, Kuaishou has established an independent option pool and special incentive mechanisms for Keling.It is reported that if the future IPO valuation reaches $40 billion, team incentives will be further enhanced. Currently, Keling has become one of the fastest-growing products in the global video generation field. By early 2026, it ranked first in the iOS drawing and design charts in nearly 40 countries and regions, including Brazil, Russia, and Singapore, and became one of the highest-grossing graphic design applications in South Korea and Russia.

According to sources, due to rising market demand, Cerebras plans to raise the IPO price range to $150 to $160 per share.

According to Jinshi reports, White House National Economic Council Director Hassett stated that there are no signs of runaway inflation, so the Federal Reserve does not need to raise interest rates.

DeepSeek plans to raise up to 50 billion yuan.Deepseek plans to release the V4 model update in June.

AI company Anthropic is considering launching a new round of financing this summer, with a financing scale of up to $50 billion and a pre-financing valuation of approximately $900 billion, potentially surpassing OpenAI to become the highest-valued AI company in the world.Currently, institutions such as Dragoneer, General Catalyst, and Lightspeed Venture Partners have actively expressed their intention to invest. Sources reveal that Anthropic's annualized revenue is about to exceed $45 billion, growing approximately five times from $9 billion at the end of last year; this round of financing is expected to be completed within two months and pave the way for an IPO within the year.

According to The Block, Jack Dorsey's fintech company Block recorded a revaluation loss of $173 million in the first quarter due to fluctuations in Bitcoin prices, resulting in a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $309 million.Block holds 28,355 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $2.2 billion. Despite this non-cash loss, Block's total gross profit in the first quarter increased by 27% year-on-year to $2.91 billion. Cash App's gross profit grew by 38% to $1.91 billion, but the Bitcoin business declined by 31% year-on-year. Square's Bitcoin business remained largely unchanged, with related revenue of approximately $28 million, offset by roughly equivalent costs, making its impact on gross profit negligible.Adjusted operating profit increased by 56% to $728 million, and adjusted earnings per share grew by 52% to $0.85. Block raised its full-year performance expectations, forecasting a 19% year-on-year increase in gross profit for the full year of 2026 and a 62% increase in adjusted diluted earnings per share.

According to Jinshi News, ECB Executive Board member Schnabel stated that if the Iran war leaves a more lasting mark on inflation, the European Central Bank will have to raise interest rates. She pointed out that businesses are planning to raise prices, supply chains are facing disruptions, and households are adjusting their expectations. Schnabel emphasized that if the energy price shock expands, monetary policy will need to tighten to curb the risks to medium-term price stability. She also mentioned that protecting the independence of the central bank is crucial in order to tighten policy when necessary.

According to The Block, TD Cowen analysts raised the target price for Strategy (MSTR) from $385 to $395, implying an increase of over 110% from the current stock price.Analysts believe that Strategy's increased use of STRC (variable rate perpetual preferred stock) to fund Bitcoin acquisitions significantly enhances capital efficiency and is more attractive than the current market pricing. The company has raised over $2 billion through STRC in the first quarter of 2026, totaling over $5 billion for the year.TD Cowen also dismissed market concerns about "perpetual dilution," emphasizing that the annual dividend burden of STRC accounts for only about 2.2% of its Bitcoin holdings' value, which can be covered by moderate Bitcoin appreciation.

According to Jinshi reports, JPMorgan stated that it has raised the target price for AMD (AMD.O) from $270 to $385.

According to Jinshi reports, SEI analyst Jim Smigiel stated in a report that given the Federal Reserve's dual mandate to support maximum employment and stable prices, a direct interest rate hike is unlikely, as it could have potential negative impacts on the economy and labor market. It is expected that global central banks will follow the Federal Reserve's lead to some extent to avoid instability in foreign exchange rates and capital markets.

South Korean listed IT service provider ITCEN Global announced that it has raised 40 billion won (approximately 3 million USD) through the issuance of convertible bonds. This round of fundraising was fully subscribed by ITC Holdings, which is wholly owned by KCGI Innovation Growth ESG Fund. The funds will be used to expand new businesses such as Web3 and security token offerings (STO). The company stated that if the regulatory framework for digital assets in South Korea is established in the second half of the year, related businesses are expected to accelerate.

According to Jinshi reports, New York Fed President Williams stated on Monday that the current accommodative stance of the Federal Reserve reflects the possible long-term direction of monetary policy, and inflation dynamics have not reached a level that warrants discussions on interest rate hikes. He noted, "I do not see any signs from today's data that suggest a need to raise rates 'in the near term'." At the same time, he mentioned that due to numerous uncertainties, the direction of interest rates in the upcoming meetings cannot provide clear guidance.

According to Bloomberg, Haun Ventures, a crypto venture capital firm founded by former a16z partner Katie Haun, has successfully raised approximately $1 billion for a new fund, expanding its investment scope from blockchain infrastructure to the field of AI Agents. This fundraising scale is particularly notable against the backdrop of a general contraction in the crypto VC space.According to SEC disclosure documents obtained by Fortune magazine, by 2025, the management scale of leading firms such as Paradigm, Pantera, and a16z crypto will have shrunk across the board, while Haun Ventures is the only fund to achieve counter-cyclical growth, with its assets under management increasing from the initial $1 billion to $2.5 billion.Katie Haun served as a federal prosecutor for over a decade and created the first cryptocurrency task force for the U.S. government, later becoming the first female partner at a16z. Her unique compliance and policy background allows Haun Ventures to focus more on B2B solutions that are compatible with traditional finance in its investment strategy.The fund has successfully positioned itself in the payments sector, with its lead investments in Bridge and BVNK being acquired, with valuations rising from $200 million and $750 million to over $1.1 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively. The new fund will continue its strategic focus on the intersection of crypto technology and emerging technologies, with AI agents becoming the latest key direction.

According to Jinshi News, artificial intelligence chip manufacturer and data center operator Cerebras Systems plans to raise up to $3.5 billion through an initial public offering to compete against rivals in this hot industry.According to documents submitted by the company, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company is issuing 28 million shares at a price of $115 to $125 per share. Cerebras had secretly submitted its listing application earlier this year, and just a few months ago, the company withdrew a previous registration application.

According to the WSJ, there is a noticeable shift in the internal discussions at the Federal Reserve regarding the path of interest rates. After months of expectations for rate cuts, officials have begun to discuss "under what conditions a rate hike would be necessary." The report states that at the latest monetary policy meeting, three regional Fed presidents publicly opposed maintaining the policy wording that "the next step is more likely to be a rate cut."Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan stated that future interest rate adjustments "could be a rate hike or a rate cut." The outgoing Fed Chair Powell also acknowledged that the Fed is gradually shifting from a "dovish" stance to a "neutral position," and stated that if a rate hike is needed in the future, the Fed would first shift to a neutral guidance before leaning towards rate hikes. The report points out that persistently high energy prices, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and escalating tensions in the Middle East are once again raising inflation risks in the U.S., which has weakened market expectations for rate cuts this year.

Bloomberg reports that sources have revealed that Cerebras Systems is seeking to raise up to $4 billion in its initial public offering (IPO), as demand for the stock of this artificial intelligence chip manufacturer and data center operator heats up.According to insiders, the company, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, has a target valuation of approximately $40 billion. As the information has not been made public, these individuals requested anonymity. There are also reports that Cerebras may launch the formal roadshow for the IPO as early as Monday. It is said that the investment banks underwriting the deal have received over $10 billion in potential subscription interest. This comes against a backdrop of significant increases in semiconductor stocks. Insiders also indicated that details regarding the offering size, valuation, and timing may still change. Cerebras declined to comment on this matter.

Mantle Network officially announced that the proposal for the rsETH relief coordination loan facility initiated to Aave has officially entered the governance voting stage.According to the proposal, Mantle will provide a loan to Aave's relief action to help users orderly exit or resolve related positions. Users holding MNT tokens must first complete delegation on the Snapshot platform to participate in the voting.Aave founder Stani stated that DeFi United is the largest DAO coordination he has participated in, with at least 6 different DAOs proposing governance plans (Arbitrum, Aave, EtherFi, Lido, Compound, and Mantle). He thanked everyone who helped and participated.Currently, the DeFi United ecological relief action led by Aave is ongoing to address the collateral asset gap caused by the rsETH incident on April 18. The designated donation address has raised a total of 1,137,714.633 ETH, worth $314.57 million.