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Token spend is the new cloud bill

Ramp just launched Ramp AI Spend Intelligence, a tool to help companies track their AI costs across model subscriptions, API spend, and tool sprawl.

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Rolling out the red carpet

Nasdaq will change the rules for its flagship index to let newly public companies join within 15 trading days, down from three months currently.

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OpenAI had quite a week

The money first: $122 billion closed at an $852 billion valuation — its largest round ever. Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank anchored it at $50 billion, $30 billion, and $30 billion respectively.

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Ripple Plans Quantum-Proof XRP Ledger by 2028

Ripple has announced plans to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028, responding to the growing credibility of quantum computing threats. The initiative outlines a roadmap for post-quantum cryptographic readiness on XRPL.

Source: ripple.com

SpaceX Wins First MARS Contract

SpaceX has secured its first contract related to the MARS program, though the deal comes with notable conditions attached.

Source: Teslarati

Revolut CEO Pushes IPO Timeline to 2028

Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky confirmed the digital bank's IPO is at least two years away, targeting no earlier than 2028, in an interview with David Rubenstein. This extends the timeline on one of Europe's most anticipated public offerings.

Source: bloomberg-tech

ByteDance 2025 Financials: Overseas Revenue Hits Record High as AI Investment Drives 70% Net Profit Decline

ByteDance's overseas revenue share reached a new high in 2025, but heavy AI investment caused net profit to plunge approximately 70%. The company's global expansion is accelerating even as profitability takes a significant hit.

Source: eu.36kr.com

ServiceNow Acquires Armis, Morgan Stanley Highlights Strategic Benefits

ServiceNow's acquisition of Armis has drawn positive commentary from Morgan Stanley, which outlined several strategic benefits of the deal. The acquisition positions ServiceNow to strengthen its cybersecurity and asset intelligence capabilities.

Source: MSN

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400M at ~$15B Valuation

Polymarket is in discussions to raise $400 million at a valuation of approximately $15 billion, adding to the $600 million already invested by Intercontinental Exchange (parent of NYSE) in the same funding round.

Source: theinformation

ChatGPT Outage Affects Thousands of Users Globally

A significant outage impacted ChatGPT for thousands of users worldwide, with OpenAI investigating the cause. The disruption highlights reliability concerns for the widely-used AI platform.

Source: eWeek

OpenAI CTO Srinivas Narayanan Resigns

OpenAI's CTO Srinivas Narayanan, of Indian origin, has stepped down from his role, citing plans to spend time with his aging parents in India. The departure marks a notable leadership change at the company.

Source: NDTV

Crusoe Builds 900 MW AI Data Center in Abilene for Microsoft

Crusoe is expanding its AI infrastructure footprint with a 900 MW data center build in Abilene, Texas, developed for Microsoft. The project underscores growing demand for energy-intensive AI compute infrastructure.

Source: TipRanks

Anysphere in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation

Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges: Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.

Source: Techcrunch

Glean Adds Claude Opus 4.7 to Enterprise Assistant Platform

Glean has expanded its AI capabilities by integrating Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.7 into its enterprise assistant platform, broadening its model options for business users.

Source: TipRanks

Ramp Discloses $1.4 Billion Annual Revenue Run Rate Ahead of IPO

Ramp is telling investors it is approaching $1.4 billion in annualized revenue as the fintech company prepares to go public. The disclosure signals strong growth momentum ahead of its anticipated IPO.

Source: Business Insider

Cerebras Files for IPO Following Major OpenAI Deal

AI chipmaker Cerebras has filed for an IPO, with the move coming on the heels of a significant deal with OpenAI. The partnership with OpenAI appears to be a key catalyst for the public offering.

Source: Seeking Alpha

SpaceX IPO Preparations: Accelerated Employee Share Vesting and $2 Trillion Valuation Target

SpaceX has moved up the vesting schedule for employee shares to as soon as next week, signaling imminent IPO preparations targeting a valuation of over $2 trillion. Multiple outlets are closely watching the IPO process and its financial implications.

Source: theinformation

Cerebras Eyes $3B IPO Filing Amid OpenAI Deal

Chip startup Cerebras is reportedly eyeing a $3 billion IPO filing, with the massive OpenAI chip deal potentially boosting its valuation prospects.

Source: Stocktwits

OpenAI Signs $20B+ Deal with Cerebras for AI Chips, Takes Equity Stake

OpenAI has agreed to spend more than $20 billion over three years on servers powered by Cerebras chips, double previously reported figures. As part of the deal, OpenAI will also receive an equity stake in Cerebras, as the company looks to reduce its dependence on Nvidia.

Source: theinformation

Rivian Partners with Redwood Materials to Repurpose EV Battery Packs for Grid Energy Storage

Rivian has partnered with Redwood Materials to repurpose used EV battery packs for grid-scale energy storage, with a focus on Rivian's Illinois factory operations. The deal highlights Redwood's expanding role in second-life battery solutions.

Source: MSN

Innovaccer Launches AI-Driven Healthcare Autonomy Platform Targeting Administrative Costs

Innovaccer unveiled its Healthcare Autonomy Platform, an AI-driven solution aimed at reducing administrative costs and streamlining healthcare operations. The company highlighted the platform's vision through a CHIME Leadership Webinar and related announcements.

Source: TipRanks

Polymarket Used as Market Sentiment Indicator for S&P 500 Outlook

Polymarket's prediction data is being cited alongside traditional analyst forecasts to gauge whether the S&P 500 can sustain its recent momentum.

Source: Yahoo Finance

Crusoe Opens $70M Data Center in Nolan County Amid Water Use Restrictions

Crusoe is building a $70 million data center in Nolan County expected to boost the local economy, though the project faces water use restrictions. The facility is part of Crusoe's expanding AI infrastructure footprint.

Source: myfoxzone.com

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