Ex-OpenAI Researcher’s Fund Discloses Major Bitcoin Miner Stakes
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund disclosed significant positions in Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure firms, with equity exposure surpassing $5.5 billion.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund disclosed significant positions in Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure firms, with equity exposure surpassing $5.5 billion.
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BitGo Europe has rolled out its MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform across 30 EEA countries, targeting banks and fintechs with custody and trading infrastructure.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed legislation allowing certain state retirement plans to offer crypto investment options and strengthening legal protections for digital asset users.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added shares of Coinbase and Robinhood as geopolitical tensions tied to Iran weighed on US equities.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo pledged $27 million to the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences following a prior US conviction and presidential pardon.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will test blockchain-based systems for reserve settlement and explore tokenized central bank money.
Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue below analyst expectations, as lower Bitcoin prices and rising costs weighed on mining performance.