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OpenAI’s Sam Altman courts investors to raise billions for chip manufacturing venture

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking to secure billions of dollars from global investors for a chip venture, according to Bloomberg. The intention is to utilize these funds to establish a network of factories dedicated to semiconductor manufacturing. Manufacturing plant in the works Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reported that Altman is engaging in discussions with numerous prominent potential investors. The aim is to secure substantial funding for the establishment of chip fabrication plants, commonly referred to as fabs. The project entails collaboration with major chipmaking companies for semiconductor manufacturing . Altman’s goal is to establish a global network of semiconductor fabs, necessitating raising tens of billions of dollars. The scarcity of fabs capable of producing high-end chips compels Altman to compete with industry giants like Apple, requiring substantial backing from deep-pocketed investors willing to cover costs. This initiative coincides with the gro...

Binance CEO exits amid $4b DoJ fine, SEC sues Kraken, Justin Sun’s venture suffers hack | Weekly Recap

This week, Binance agreed to a $4.3 billion settlement and saw founder Changpeng Zhao exit as CEO; the U.S. SEC levels charges against Kraken; and HECO Bridge, another venture affiliated with Justin Sun, suffered an $85 million hack. Binance troubles On Nov. 20, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) proposed a $4 billion settlement with Binance, addressing allegations related to money laundering and sanction violations. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao resigned due to the criminal charges. Uncertainty regarding extradition emerged, as Zhao currently resides in the United Arab Emirates. Binance’s influence within the crypto sector is still undeniable; Blur’s recent listing on Binance, for example, triggered an upward move in its price. The aftermath Meanwhile, Binance’s BNB token plummeted 9.2% in 24 hours. Binance also witnessed outflows amounting to $1.3 billion in a seven-day period amid the reports. In a Nov. 23 report, CryptoQuant confirmed that some of these fu...