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ForkLog 13 24.02.2025

Apple to Establish AI Server Manufacturing Plant in the US

By 2026, Apple plans to launch a factory in Houston, Texas, dedicated to the production of AI servers, creating 20,000 research and development jobs in the United States. As a proud American company, we’re thrilled to continue to make significant investments in the US. Today, we’re announcing a $500 billion commitment to support American innovation, […]

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ForkLog 181 11.02.2025

Sam Altman Declines Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion Offer for OpenAI

A group of investors led by Elon Musk proposed to acquire the controlling nonprofit organization of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, but the offer was declined. This was reported by WSJ, citing informed sources. no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want — Sam Altman (@sama) February 10, 2025 “Thank […]

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ForkLog 57 07.02.2025

Gemini Considers Potential IPO in 2025

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is contemplating an IPO in 2025, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. No final decision has been made, and discussions are ongoing. A similar possibility is being explored by the leadership of Bullish Global, a platform associated with entrepreneur Peter Thiel. In June 2024, Gemini founders […]

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ForkLog 9 24.01.2025

MicroStrategy to Redeem $1.05 Billion in Bonds Early

MicroStrategy has announced plans to redeem convertible bonds worth approximately $1.05 billion, originally due in 2027. MicroStrategy to Redeem $1.05B of 2027 Convertible Notes and Settle All Conversion Requests in Shares $MSTR https://t.co/yVBb06wkBY — Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) January 24, 2025 Until February 20, investors can exchange each $1000 in bonds for 7.02 shares of Class […]

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ForkLog 55 03.12.2024

BitGo Unveils Retail Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo has launched a dedicated retail platform for cryptocurrency transactions. The BitGo Retail platform has launched! With BitGo Retail, you get access to:— Secure trading with institutional-grade protection— Custody solutions trusted by industry leaders— Opportunities to stake and earn rewards, all under one platform BitGo’s trusted security… pic.twitter.com/M9vMDBQo2I — BitGo (@BitGo) […]

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ForkLog 24 24.11.2024

Cantor Fitzgerald Secures 5% Stake in Tether, Reports WSJ

Financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has agreed to acquire a 5% stake in stablecoin issuer Tether for $600 million, according to WSJ, citing its own sources. Howard Lutnick, CEO and principal shareholder of Cantor Fitzgerald, serves as co-chair of the transition team for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. On November 19, Trump nominated the entrepreneur for the […]

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ForkLog 35 19.11.2024

Trump Media Eyes Acquisition of Troubled Bakkt Platform

Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT), associated with Donald Trump, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire the struggling platform Bakkt. This information comes from sources cited by the Financial Times. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition will exclude the crypto-custodial business licensed by the NYDFS. Previously, Bakkt representatives indicated […]

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ForkLog 11 01.11.2024

Tether’s Net Profit Reaches $7.7 Billion in 2024

In the third quarter, Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, reported a net profit of $2.5 billion. Since the beginning of the year, this figure has reached $7.7 billion. Tether Hits $7.7 billion 2024 Nine-Month Profits, $102.5 billion in U.S. Treasury Holdings, Almost $120 billion USD₮ Circulation, and an Over $6 billion Reserve Buffer […]

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ForkLog 15 31.10.2024

MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $42 Billion for Bitcoin Purchases

In its financial results for the third quarter, MicroStrategy reported a loss of $340.2 million and unveiled a plan to raise $42 billion to continue its bitcoin acquisition strategy. The business analytics software provider’s revenue amounted to $116.1 million, falling short of the consensus estimate by about $8 million and down 10.3% from the same […]

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ForkLog 13 29.10.2024

ConsenSys to Reduce Workforce by Up to 20%

ConsenSys, the developer behind the non-custodial wallet MetaMask, is set to lay off approximately 160 employees as part of a business optimization effort, according to the company’s founder and CEO, Joe Lubin. 1/5 The broader macroeconomic conditions over the past year and ongoing regulatory uncertainty have created broad challenges for our industry, especially for US-based […]

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ForkLog 22 24.10.2024

TeraWulf to Raise $350 Million for Share Buyback

Mining company TeraWulf will issue convertible senior notes worth $350 million, maturing in February 2030. The firm will offer buyers an option to purchase an additional $75 million in corporate bonds. Interest on the notes will be paid annually. TeraWulf plans to use the funds for a board-approved $200 million share buyback program and for […]

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ForkLog 10 22.10.2024

Northern Data to Divest Mining Business and Focus on AI

The German public mining company Northern Data is considering the sale of its bitcoin mining division, Peak Mining. According to a press release, the potential transaction would strengthen the firm’s position as a specialist in artificial intelligence solutions. The company referred to its third-quarter financial results, which showed consistent growth in its cloud AI computing […]

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