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According to Caijing magazine, the AI large model company DeepSeek is in talks with Tencent and Alibaba for financing, with the two investors expected to invest a total of $1.8 billion, valuing this round of financing at approximately $20 billion. The transaction plan has not yet been finalized, and DeepSeek, Tencent, and Alibaba have not publicly confirmed it.Sources in the transaction revealed that the main reason for DeepSeek's open financing is the recent serious talent loss. Several core researchers have left one after another to join ByteDance, Tencent, Xiaomi, and the autonomous driving company Yuanrong Qihang. Meanwhile, competitors Zhiyu Technology and MiniMax have listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and the Dark Side of the Moon has completed three rounds of financing in the first three months of this year, with a valuation more than quadrupling since the end of last year.Tencent and Alibaba's investment in DeepSeek will help diversify risks in the AI sector and deepen cooperation between the two parties at the model and product levels.

Deepseek official website launches deepseek-v4 interface and model introduction, including deepseek-v4-flash and deepseek-v4-pro.

According to market news, SoftBank Group is seeking a $10 billion margin loan secured by its holdings in OpenAI, with a loan term of two years and an option to extend for another year. This move aims to provide financial support for SoftBank's continued investment in the artificial intelligence sector.

According to The Information, Tencent and Alibaba are in negotiations to invest in DeepSeek, which has a valuation of over $20 billion.

ChainCatcher reported live that Du Yu, head of the Wanxiang Blockchain Lab, and He Yi, co-CEO of Binance, attended the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, engaging in a roundtable discussion titled "Reshaping Boundaries: The Next Decade of Web3, AI, and the Intelligent Economy."Regarding the three major areas of personal focus, He Yi stated that she is currently dividing her time among three sectors: first, the world changes brought about by the approaching AI singularity, contemplating the product and service forms of Binance in the next decade; second, organizational and talent development, as companies need self-sustaining growth capabilities to support development once they reach a certain scale; third, the further integration of crypto and traditional finance, which is actively promoted in both the U.S. and Hong Kong, with the possibility that global foreign exchange may occur on blockchain rather than the SWIFT system in the future, and asset trading will achieve 24/7 uninterrupted global operations like in the crypto space.Regarding the impact of AI on Binance, He Yi clearly stated that Binance does not intend to lay off employees on a large scale to cut costs and improve efficiency like most tech companies. She believes AI makes the strong even stronger, as a programmer using AI to write code can enhance efficiency tenfold. She also shared that an employee was discovered and fired for "taking on multiple jobs" after their efficiency improved due to AI. She stated that Binance's overall approach is to further enhance the organization's output and innovation capabilities rather than reduce costs at the current scale.Regarding the goal of reaching three billion users, He Yi revealed that this year they have upgraded their target from pursuing one billion users to pursuing three billion users. She believes that becoming a company with three billion users means Binance is not just an exchange but a global financial infrastructure, with services aimed at everyday payments and wealth management for ordinary people.On the essence of AI, He Yi stated that there should be no "technological arrogance." No matter how advanced AI is, the most important thing for individuals is how technology serves life. She gave an example of when a bean bag can tell a rural elderly woman that a certain health product is fake and not to buy it, or when a lonely elderly person can chat with someone through AI; this is the value and significance that technology brings to humanity.Regarding the integration of crypto and traditional finance, He Yi pointed out that the internet has already gone through this path. Initially, Silicon Valley's internet had a strong hippie culture, which later diverged into two paths: those who went left pursued absolute freedom in the dark web, while those who went right created Google and Amazon, becoming commercial companies serving the public. Binance will steadfastly move towards serving the public. She also revealed that Binance has launched trading in commodities such as crude oil, gold, and silver, with the platform's commodity trading volume already accounting for a very high proportion of traditional scales. She believes that when labeling oneself to distinguish between Crypto and TradFi, that label is "drawing a line," and one should return to first principles: contributing to financial freedom and equality in the world.Regarding industry maturity and original intentions, He Yi stated that when Wall Street and traditional finance make a 180-degree turn to embrace crypto, it precisely indicates that the industry is becoming increasingly mature, with early-stage dividends diminishing. Entering a mature phase means crossing a chasm, and products must truly have value and be grounded. She quoted a phrase she has been saying since 2017: "We are not starting a business; we are creating history." Binance's slogan has also remained unchanged—"Exchange the World." She emphasized that the impact and transformation of Web3 on finance are real, and even if it only improves financial efficiency a little, it is an incredible innovation. There is no need to pursue perfection in one step; "just make a little progress every day."

Artificial intelligence company DeepSeek seeks to raise funds for the first time, with a valuation exceeding 10 billion dollars.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK is seeking feedback on specific regulatory activities for digital assets under its cryptocurrency roadmap.This consultation covers how activities such as stablecoin issuance, trading platforms, custody, and staking will fall under regulatory oversight. The consultation will close on June 3, 2026, and cryptocurrency businesses can apply for FCA authorization starting September 30, 2026. The FCA stated that the consultation on the rules for the future cryptocurrency asset regime is largely complete, and a policy statement will be released this summer. Before the new legislative regime is implemented in 2027, cryptocurrency assets remain largely unregulated in the UK, except for financial promotions and financial crime purposes.

According to Cointelegraph, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it is seeking industry feedback on guidance for the future regulatory framework for crypto assets in the UK, aimed at facilitating the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework that will take effect on October 25, 2027.According to the announcement, this consultation will last until June 3, 2026, and aims to help businesses understand the impact of the new regulations on their operations, providing compliance guidance for key areas such as stablecoin issuance, crypto trading, custody, and staking.The FCA stated that it hopes to establish a "competitive and sustainable" crypto market, allowing compliant institutions to better serve UK users. The FCA also disclosed that the application process for relevant crypto business licenses is expected to open in September 2026 and continue until February 2027.All institutions providing crypto asset services will need to obtain authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) in the future, and previous registration under anti-money laundering frameworks will not automatically exempt them. This guidance consultation is seen as an important step in the UK's gradual improvement of its crypto regulatory system, marking an accelerated transition from partial regulation to a comprehensive licensing system.

Coinbase and Binance are seeking access to the Anthropic AI model Mythos to enhance their ability to respond to AI-driven cyber threats.Reports indicate that Coinbase has begun discussions with Anthropic, with its Chief Security Officer Philip Martin stating that the model is expected to accelerate digital threat identification and defense capabilities. Meanwhile, Binance and Fireblocks are also evaluating the potential applications of the model in the field of cybersecurity.

According to DL News, STS Digital's CEO Maxime Seiler stated that Bitcoin traders are increasingly positioning themselves for a price decline.In a report, he noted that the demand for put options is significantly higher than that for call options, with investors paying a premium for downside protection while selling off bullish bets, reflecting a sense of panic in the market. This bearish signal comes as Bitcoin's trading price hovers slightly above $70,000.Previously, Bitcoin fell nearly 4% over the weekend due to President Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, the U.S. Central Command announced that the Navy would intercept all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports starting at 10 AM Eastern Time, causing oil prices to rebound above $100 per barrel.High oil prices mean rising inflationary pressures, which will be a major focus for global central bank governors at their meeting in late April. The prices of risk assets like Bitcoin are highly dependent on the policies of these institutions, as they determine the money supply in the financial system. The unresolved Middle East conflict will remain a focal point for the market this week.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice submitted documents to a federal court on Tuesday, requesting to block Arizona from applying its gambling laws to the prediction market operator Kalshi.Federal regulators argue that contracts linked to sports events, elections, and other real-world events fall under a financial derivative known as "swaps," which should be subject to federal regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act, rather than governed by state gambling laws. Arizona had previously filed criminal charges against Kalshi under state gambling laws, with a hearing scheduled for April 13.The federal appeals court in New Jersey had previously ruled in favor of Kalshi, determining that its sports contracts are presumed legal under federal law in the absence of CFTC intervention, but courts in other jurisdictions have allowed state-level enforcement actions to proceed. If the court ultimately accepts the CFTC's position, prediction markets could operate nationwide under a unified federal framework.

According to The Information, Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100 million in funding for its payment business expansion.

According to Caixin, with the official implementation of new regulations on loan assistance and the slowdown in consumer credit demand, multiple consumer loan assistance platforms showed a consistent trend in the fourth quarter of 2025: revenue and loan issuance scale declined year-on-year, and net profit fell sharply.As the loan assistance business enters a contraction phase, various platforms are seeking "overseas expansion" and investing in the "crypto space" as a second growth curve. It is reported that platforms such as Lexin and Yirendai have already laid out overseas businesses, with Southeast Asia and Latin America becoming the main battlegrounds. Weixin Jinke has been continuously investing in the blockchain industry over the past two years.

According to a report by CryptoSlate, the latest report from the Cardano Foundation shows that its asset structure is shifting from a heavy reliance on ADA to a diversified allocation. By the end of 2025, the proportion of ADA is expected to decrease from 76.7% to 51.6%, while the proportion of Bitcoin will significantly increase to 25.5%, and cash and financial assets will rise to 22.9%.It is reported that the total assets of the Cardano Foundation amount to 287.5 million Swiss francs (approximately 361 million USD), a decrease of about 45% compared to 659 million USD at the end of 2024. Notably, the increase in the proportion of Bitcoin held by the Cardano Foundation is not due to additional purchases; its BTC holdings have decreased from 1,054 to 656 (a decline of 37%). The increase in proportion is mainly attributed to Bitcoin's relative resilience and an overall adjustment of the reserve structure. Currently, its reserve system is transitioning from being driven by a single token to a more diversified and actively managed allocation model.

Last night and this morning, many netizens on social media posted that "DeepSeek is down," with issues occurring on both the web and the app. Users encountered a "server busy" message, unable to start new conversations, and some even experienced lost conversation content.Upon checking, it was found that the DeepSeek server has now been restored, and users can chat normally. According to its official website's product service status log, at 2:16 AM on the 30th, it showed that DeepSeek's web/app performance was abnormal, and the issue was under investigation; by 9:13 AM, monitoring indicated that a fix had been implemented and results were being monitored.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin financial services company Swan Bitcoin filed an ex parte application in the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday, seeking to issue subpoenas to Cantor Fitzgerald and its former CEO Howard Lutnick for key documents related to its failed mining joint venture project.Swan Bitcoin sued several former employees in 2024, accusing them of stealing confidential documents after collectively leaving the company to establish a competing firm, Proton Management, and allegedly persuading Tether to terminate its partnership with Swan in favor of supporting the new company. Swan claims this plan was internally referred to by former employees as the "Rain and Hellfire" plan, primarily orchestrated by former Head of Business Development Michael Holmes and former Chief Investment Officer Raphael Zagury. Swan believes that Cantor Fitzgerald, as Tether's investment banking advisor, may hold key documents related to the low-priced sale of Swan's mining joint venture project 2040 Energy assets to a Tether subsidiary.

According to Jinshi, citing Iranian media Fars News, sources from Iran stated that what we seek is to end the war, not just a ceasefire.

According to a report by Jintou, citing Japan's Kyodo News, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated that Iran hopes to completely, comprehensively, and permanently end the war, rather than just a temporary ceasefire.In a phone interview with Kyodo News on the 20th, Amir-Abdollahian said that the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran are illegal and unjustified acts of aggression, and he hopes the whole world will unite to voice opposition. Several countries have begun to promote a ceasefire, but Iran is only considering a solution that ends the war in one go. Iran does not accept a temporary ceasefire but demands a comprehensive end to the war, including ensuring that Iran is no longer attacked and compensating for the losses Iran has suffered.Amir-Abdollahian also mentioned that he does not believe the United States is prepared for negotiations. The report stated that Amir-Abdollahian expressed the intention to negotiate with Japan and allow Japanese vessels to pass through the energy transport route of the Strait of Hormuz.

Nasdaq-listed company Opera submitted a proposal to the Celo governance forum, planning to replace its existing cash payment agreement with a distribution plan of 160 million CELO tokens over three years. This distribution amount accounts for approximately 27% of the current circulating supply of about 600 million CELO and 16% of its maximum supply of 1 billion. The current trading price of CELO is $0.07.The transaction will involve a one-time transfer of 160 million CELO from the unreleased treasury to a Safe account controlled by Opera. To maintain governance balance, the voting rights of these tokens will be limited to within 10% of the total staked CELO, except in emergencies. Opera stated that the proposal reflects the significant role of its self-custody crypto wallet MiniPay on the Celo network. MiniPay operates on Celo, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, and has over 14 million registered users and over 420 million transactions in more than 66 countries since its launch in 2023.Opera EVP Jorgen Arnesen stated that Opera aims to be a supportive key stakeholder in the Celo ecosystem. Additionally, over 50 million Opera browser users who received rewards in recent months will be able to redeem their rewards in USDT form within MiniPay. Opera's stock price is currently $14.6.