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OpenAI has abandoned its plan to directly lease computing power from the Narvik data center in Norway; the related resources will now be taken over by Microsoft. The project had originally planned to lease approximately half of the facility’s capacity, but ultimately failed to reach an agreement with the construction party. OpenAI stated that acquiring computing power via Microsoft’s cloud services better aligns with its financial arrangements.

Anthropic has introduced identity verification for certain use cases of Claude, requiring users to submit a government-issued photo ID and possibly complete a real-time selfie verification. This measure aims to prevent abuse, enforce policies, and fulfill legal obligations. Verified data is used solely for identity confirmation—not for model training or marketing. Users who fail verification may retry multiple times or request human assistance; non-compliant accounts may be suspended.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF MSBT has purchased $83.6 million worth of BTC since its launch this week. Its on-chain address currently holds approximately $64.4 million worth of BTC.

On April 14, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $53.03 million, led by Fidelity’s FETH with $38.06 million in net inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA saw $10.49 million in net inflows. The total assets under management (AUM) of Ethereum spot ETFs currently stand at $13.393 billion, with cumulative net inflows reaching $11.73 billion—representing 4.79% of Ethereum’s total market capitalization.

4月14日比特币现货ETF单日净流入4.11亿美元，贝莱德IBIT以2.14亿美元净流入居首。目前比特币现货ETF总资产净值达965.63亿美元，历史累计净流入568.64亿美元。

AI company Anthropic has attracted strong interest from venture capital firms, with some offers implying a valuation as high as $800 billion—significantly above its current secondary-market valuation of approximately $688 billion. The company’s annualized revenue has grown to around $30 billion, and amid rapid AI advancement, market attention continues to rise, positioning Anthropic as a potential IPO candidate.

Kraken has secretly filed an IPO application with the U.S. SEC, with a current valuation of approximately $13.3 billion—down from its ~$20 billion valuation in November 2025. The exchange previously paused its listing plans due to market conditions and has now secured around $200 million in investment from Deutsche Börse.

OpenAI has released the GPT-5.4-Cyber model, a cybersecurity-optimized version of its AI system that relaxes certain safety restrictions under specific conditions to support professional tasks such as binary reverse engineering. The model is currently available only to vetted cybersecurity vendors, enterprises, and researchers through the 'Trusted Access for Cybersecurity' (TAC) program, with a tiered usage framework and additional access constraints.

JPMorgan CFO warns that stablecoins could become tools for 'regulatory arbitrage' if regulatory rules diverge from those governing traditional bank deposits. He notes that some stablecoins already exhibit deposit-like characteristics yet lack corresponding oversight, potentially creating unfair competition. The U.S. is advancing a crypto regulatory framework, and whether stablecoins should be permitted to distribute reserve yields has become a key point of contention. JPMorgan emphasizes regulatory consistency as a top priority and is actively advancing related product development through its blockchain division.

Deutsche Börse plans to invest approximately $200 million in Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, to accelerate its expansion into the digital asset space. The investment goes beyond a purely financial commitment—both parties may pursue strategic collaboration in areas including crypto derivatives, market data, and custody services, further expanding Deutsche Börse’s market share in crypto trading and settlement.

On April 13, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $9.44 million. iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHB) led with a $5.78 million net inflow, while Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF posted a $5.15 million net inflow. Meanwhile, iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) saw a $4.07 million net outflow. The total assets under management (AUM) of Ethereum spot ETFs currently stand at approximately $1.3 billion, with cumulative net inflows nearing $1.17 billion to date.

On April 13, bitcoin spot ETFs collectively recorded a net outflow of $291 million. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for the largest single-day net outflow at $229 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT posted a net inflow of $34.7 million. The total assets under management (AUM) for these ETFs currently stand at approximately $9.45 billion, with cumulative net inflows exceeding $5.64 billion since inception.