Bitcoin at $86,029.30 as DeepSeek Nears $12 Billion Funding Round
- Bitcoin (BTC) is at $86,029.30, down 0.079%, as AI companies line up multibillion-dollar funding rounds.
- DeepSeek is nearing a funding round of at least $12 billion, backed by Tencent and battery maker CATL.
- Moonshot AI has completed its final private round at a $50 billion valuation.
- Both Chinese firms are targeting IPOs in early 2027.
- OpenAI is seeking at least $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion pre-money valuation.
- Anthropic is eyeing an IPO in November at a potential valuation of around $2 trillion.
Bitcoin sits at $86,029.30 while the AI sector keeps pulling in large sums. DeepSeek is nearing a round of at least $12 billion, according to a Bloomberg report, ahead of a planned IPO in early 2027.
The race between U.S. and Chinese AI companies is driving multibillion-dollar rounds and stock market listings.
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Bitcoin (BTC): $86,029.30 (-0.079%)
Ethereum (ETH): $2,710.50 (-0.23%)
XRP: $1.51 (-0.93%)
Solana (SOL): $119.52 (-0.96%)
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Main News: AI Companies Pursue Multibillion-Dollar Rounds
AI companies are continuing to chase large funding rounds and public listings. The reported figures span both sides of the U.S.-China race.
Key funding figures:
DeepSeek: at least $12 billion round, IPO planned for early 2027
Moonshot AI: $50 billion valuation, Hong Kong IPO targeted for Q1 2027
OpenAI: at least $30 billion sought at a $1.4 trillion pre-money valuation
Anthropic: potential valuation of around $2 trillion
DeepSeek: At Least $12 Billion, Backed by Tencent and CATL
China's DeepSeek is nearing a funding round of at least $12 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. Tencent and battery maker CATL are backing the round.
The financing follows the release of DeepSeek's V4 Flash model. The company plans an IPO in early 2027.
Moonshot AI: $50 Billion Valuation Ahead of a Hong Kong IPO
Moonshot AI, the company behind the Kimi chatbot, has completed its final private funding round at a $50 billion valuation.
It is targeting a Hong Kong IPO in the first quarter of 2027, which could raise up to $5 billion.
OpenAI Courts Investors for $30 Billion
OpenAI's plan to raise at least $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion pre-money valuation was reported last week, following its IPO delay.
Bloomberg's latest report names potential investors, including BlackRock and UAE funds. Together they could contribute up to $10 billion.
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Anthropic Eyes a November IPO
Anthropic is eyeing an IPO in November, after the U.S. midterm elections. The potential valuation is around $2 trillion.
Summary: Bitcoin and AI Funding News
Bitcoin trades at $86,029.30 (-0.079%) while AI funding headlines continue. DeepSeek is nearing at least $12 billion, Moonshot has reached a $50 billion valuation, and OpenAI is seeking at least $30 billion.
Bitcoin: $86,029.30 (-0.079%)
DeepSeek: at least $12 billion round, backed by Tencent and CATL
Moonshot AI: $50 billion valuation, up to $5 billion targeted in a Hong Kong IPO
OpenAI: at least $30 billion at $1.4 trillion pre-money, with up to $10 billion from potential investors including BlackRock and UAE funds
Anthropic: November IPO at around $2 trillion potential valuation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Bitcoin price today?
Bitcoin is at $86,029.30, down 0.079%, according to the CoinDesk market ticker.
How much is DeepSeek raising?
DeepSeek is nearing a funding round of at least $12 billion, backed by Tencent and battery maker CATL, ahead of a planned IPO in early 2027.
What is Moonshot AI's valuation?
Moonshot AI completed its final private funding round at a $50 billion valuation. It is targeting a Hong Kong IPO in the first quarter of 2027 that could raise up to $5 billion.
How much is OpenAI seeking?
OpenAI is seeking at least $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion pre-money valuation. Potential investors include BlackRock and UAE funds, which could collectively contribute up to $10 billion.
When is Anthropic planning an IPO?
Anthropic is eyeing an IPO in November, after the U.S. midterm elections, at a potential valuation of around $2 trillion.