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On April 18, news regarding the domestic AI giant DeepSeek potentially initiating its first external financing has been circulating within the industry. A recent report from a vertical media outlet in the technology and business sector states that DeepSeek is in discussions to introduce external capital for the first time, aiming to bolster its financial reserves to gain a more advantageous position in the high-cost competition of developing top-tier AI models. The company has previously declined investment offers from leading Chinese venture capital firms and tech giants. However, according to two insiders, the startup has recently begun engaging with investors, planning to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of no less than $10 billion. In response, a representative from a large state-owned equity institution stated, "There are channels indicating that the news about DeepSeek initiating its first external financing is likely true, but currently, it is completely not investable," adding, "More information cannot be disclosed." Additionally, from noon to afternoon on April 18, attempts were made to contact two executives from Huansheng Quantitative via personal phone calls and WeChat messages to verify the financing news related to DeepSeek, but as of the time of publication, neither executive answered their phones, and no replies were received to the WeChat messages. (Jinshi)

[Analysis: DeepSeek's External Financing Likely True, But Currently Not Investable]On April 18, news regarding the domestic AI giant DeepSeek potentially initiating its first external financing has been circulating within the industry. A recent report from a vertical media outlet in the technology and business sector states that DeepSeek is in discussions to introduce external capital for the first time, aiming to bolster its financial reserves to gain a more advantageous position in the high-cost competition of developing top-tier AI models. The company has previously declined investment offers from leading Chinese venture capital firms and tech giants. However, according to two insiders, the startup has recently begun engaging with investors, planning to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of no less than $10 billion. In response, a representative from a large state-owned equity institution stated, "There are channels indicating that the news about DeepSeek initiating its first external financing is likely true, but currently, it is completely not investable," adding, "More information cannot be disclosed." Additionally, from noon to afternoon on April 18, attempts were made to contact two executives from Huansheng Quantitative via personal phone calls and WeChat messages to verify the financing news related to DeepSeek, but as of the time of publication, neither executive answered their phones, and no replies were received to the WeChat messages. (Jinshi)

Analysis: DeepSeek's External Financing Likely True, But Currently Not Investable

Alex Thorn, the director of Galaxy Research, revealed on the X platform that the United States has added a total of 518 Bitcoin addresses to the SDN sanctions list of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over the past few years. These addresses have collectively received approximately 249,814 BTC and transferred out 239,708 BTC, currently holding a net of about 9,306 BTC, which is valued at approximately $707 million at current prices.

[Galaxy Research Director: U.S. Sanctions 518 Bitcoin Addresses]Alex Thorn, the director of Galaxy Research, revealed on the X platform that the United States has added a total of 518 Bitcoin addresses to the SDN sanctions list of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) over the past few years. These addresses have collectively received approximately 249,814 BTC and transferred out 239,708 BTC, currently holding a net of about 9,306 BTC, which is valued at approximately $707 million at current prices.

Galaxy Research Director: U.S. Sanctions 518 Bitcoin Addresses

On April 18, according to Iranian media, the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement declaring that Iran is determined to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region. (Xinhua News Agency)

[Iran: Will Control Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Until War is Completely Over]On April 18, according to Iranian media, the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement declaring that Iran is determined to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region. (Xinhua News Agency)

Iran: Will Control Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Until War is Completely Over

On April 18, according to HTX market data, RAVE experienced significant volatility in the past two hours, plummeting from $24.42 to $8.88, with a maximum drop exceeding 63%. It has now rebounded to around the $12.5 mark.

[RAVE Drops Over 63% in Two Hours, Currently at $12.45]On April 18, according to HTX market data, RAVE experienced significant volatility in the past two hours, plummeting from $24.42 to $8.88, with a maximum drop exceeding 63%. It has now rebounded to around the $12.5 mark.

RAVE Drops Over 63% in Two Hours, Currently at $12.45

On April 18, the heavy vehicle ban in Pakistan's capital officially took effect early this morning. Local long-distance bus stations have increased security measures, and metro and bus services have been reduced. The core logic behind this traffic upgrade in Islamabad is to enhance the atmosphere of 'mutual trust' by ensuring absolute physical security to compensate for the weak foundation of diplomatic trust. This aims to demonstrate to Washington and Tehran that the Islamabad negotiation table is not just a geographical transit point but also an absolute safe haven for information and security. Currently, the Pakistani government has not announced a schedule for the new round of US-Iran negotiations.

[Islamabad Enhances Traffic Control Ahead of US-Iran Negotiations]On April 18, the heavy vehicle ban in Pakistan's capital officially took effect early this morning. Local long-distance bus stations have increased security measures, and metro and bus services have been reduced. The core logic behind this traffic upgrade in Islamabad is to enhance the atmosphere of 'mutual trust' by ensuring absolute physical security to compensate for the weak foundation of diplomatic trust. This aims to demonstrate to Washington and Tehran that the Islamabad negotiation table is not just a geographical transit point but also an absolute safe haven for information and security. Currently, the Pakistani government has not announced a schedule for the new round of US-Iran negotiations.

Islamabad Enhances Traffic Control Ahead of US-Iran Negotiations

On April 18, President Trump stated that he is having very good dialogue with Iran, and that discussions are ongoing. He mentioned that they want to close the Strait of Hormuz again, but Iran cannot blackmail the United States. Some information will be available before the end of the day.

[Trump: Engaging in Very Good Dialogue with Iran, They Cannot Blackmail the U.S.]On April 18, President Trump stated that he is having very good dialogue with Iran, and that discussions are ongoing. He mentioned that they want to close the Strait of Hormuz again, but Iran cannot blackmail the United States. Some information will be available before the end of the day.

Trump: Engaging in Very Good Dialogue with Iran, They Cannot Blackmail the U.S.

On April 18, during a crucial phase of its IPO advancement, OpenAI lost three core executives in a single day, including Bill Peebles, head of the Sora project, Kevin Weil, Vice President of AI for Science, and Srinivas Narayanan, CTO of Enterprise Applications, all of whom publicly announced their departures. This personnel change coincides with a business contraction: the Sora project has been shut down, and the team is being redirected; the AI science tools and research team has been disbanded and merged into internal projects, with the overall strategic focus shifting towards programming models (Codex) and core product lines. Previously, there had also been personnel changes within the GPT-4o related teams, indicating a large-scale directional adjustment within the company. Meanwhile, the turmoil in the management has intensified, with several executives, including the head of AGI deployment, COO, and CMO, recently on leave or transitioning to other roles, raising concerns about the stability of internal organization as some heads of infrastructure projects have collectively moved to external startups. Governance-wise, according to the WSJ, some shareholders are expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest between CEO Sam Altman's decisions and his personal investments. The controversies involve projects like the fusion company Helion, brain-computer interface company Merge Labs, and aerospace company Stoke Space, which are seen as diverging from the company's core business. Insiders have indicated that some shareholders have privately discussed the possibility of Bret Taylor, the board chair, replacing Altman as CEO. Currently, OpenAI is racing towards an IPO with an estimated valuation of around $850 billion, and the uncertainties surrounding its internal power structure and strategic direction have become a focal point for the capital markets. Notably, this is not the first management crisis; back in 2023, Altman was briefly removed by the board before quickly being reinstated, and this latest upheaval is seen by the market as a resurgence of governance conflicts.

[OpenAI Leadership Turmoil: Capital Conspiracy to Replace Altman, Three Executives Depart on Same Day]On April 18, during a crucial phase of its IPO advancement, OpenAI lost three core executives in a single day, including Bill Peebles, head of the Sora project, Kevin Weil, Vice President of AI for Science, and Srinivas Narayanan, CTO of Enterprise Applications, all of whom publicly announced their departures. This personnel change coincides with a business contraction: the Sora project has been shut down, and the team is being redirected; the AI science tools and research team has been disbanded and merged into internal projects, with the overall strategic focus shifting towards programming models (Codex) and core product lines. Previously, there had also been personnel changes within the GPT-4o related teams, indicating a large-scale directional adjustment within the company. Meanwhile, the turmoil in the management has intensified, with several executives, including the head of AGI deployment, COO, and CMO, recently on leave or transitioning to other roles, raising concerns about the stability of internal organization as some heads of infrastructure projects have collectively moved to external startups. Governance-wise, according to the WSJ, some shareholders are expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest between CEO Sam Altman's decisions and his personal investments. The controversies involve projects like the fusion company Helion, brain-computer interface company Merge Labs, and aerospace company Stoke Space, which are seen as diverging from the company's core business. Insiders have indicated that some shareholders have privately discussed the possibility of Bret Taylor, the board chair, replacing Altman as CEO. Currently, OpenAI is racing towards an IPO with an estimated valuation of around $850 billion, and the uncertainties surrounding its internal power structure and strategic direction have become a focal point for the capital markets. Notably, this is not the first management crisis; back in 2023, Altman was briefly removed by the board before quickly being reinstated, and this latest upheaval is seen by the market as a resurgence of governance conflicts.

OpenAI Leadership Turmoil: Capital Conspiracy to Replace Altman, Three Executives Depart on Same Day

On April 18, according to AXIOS reporters, a U.S. Department of Defense official stated that since Saturday morning (local time), the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched at least three attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

[US Media: Iran Launched at Least Three Attacks on Merchant Ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday]On April 18, according to AXIOS reporters, a U.S. Department of Defense official stated that since Saturday morning (local time), the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched at least three attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Media: Iran Launched at Least Three Attacks on Merchant Ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Justice has informed French law enforcement that it will not assist them in investigating Musk's social platform X.

[U.S. Justice Department Will Not Assist France in Investigating Musk's Platform X]According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of Justice has informed French law enforcement that it will not assist them in investigating Musk's social platform X.

U.S. Justice Department Will Not Assist France in Investigating Musk's Platform X

On April 18, Fed's Daly stated that rates may remain unchanged; however, if inflation accelerates, rate hikes will be necessary; if conflicts end quickly, rate cuts may be possible.

[Fed's Daly: Rate Hikes Needed if Inflation Accelerates]On April 18, Fed's Daly stated that rates may remain unchanged; however, if inflation accelerates, rate hikes will be necessary; if conflicts end quickly, rate cuts may be possible.

Fed's Daly: Rate Hikes Needed if Inflation Accelerates

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