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According to CNBC, ARK Invest's Chief Futurist Brett Winton stated that SpaceX's upcoming IPO could become one of the most significant stock offerings in history, with its satellite internet business Starlink alone being sufficient to support a valuation of nearly $2 trillion.SpaceX has set the IPO price at $135 per share, planning to list on Nasdaq on June 12, with a pre-IPO valuation of approximately $1.77 trillion. The company plans to sell 555.6 million shares, raising about $75 billion, and underwriters may also purchase an additional 83.33 million shares at the IPO price, corresponding to about $11.2 billion. After the IPO is completed, Musk will hold over 82% of the voting control.Winton noted that SpaceX's growth prospects are not limited to launch services but are closely tied to the rapid expansion of AI. ARK estimates that by 2030, the combined enterprise value of companies developing and operating foundational AI models could reach $15 trillion to $20 trillion.Winton stated that investors typically focus on SpaceX's reusable rockets, but Starlink is the main driver of ARK's valuation logic. He mentioned that the current satellite constellation of Starlink can provide approximately 500 Tbps of bandwidth, generating annual revenue of about $13 billion. With the Starship rocket coming into operation, SpaceX can significantly reduce launch costs and deploy more satellites at a faster pace.

According to a report by The Information, Helion, a fusion startup backed by OpenAI founder Sam Altman, announced the completion of a $465 million financing round, led by Thrive Capital.After this investment, Helion's valuation reached $15.5 billion, nearly three times its previous valuation of $543 million.

According to Tech Funding News, Impulse Space, a space infrastructure company founded by SpaceX's first employee Tom Mueller, has completed a $500 million Series D funding round, led jointly by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC, with a post-money valuation of $4.26 billion.So far, Impulse Space has raised over $1 billion in total funding. Founded in 2021, Impulse Space primarily addresses the maneuvering issues of spacecraft after launch into orbit. The company builds chemical propulsion spacecraft for rapid trajectory changes, orbital transfers, and in-orbit maneuvers. Its Mira precision maneuvering vehicle has completed multiple missions, and the Helios high-energy upper stage is scheduled for its first flight in 2027, aiming to quickly deliver payloads to GEO, the Moon, and heliocentric orbits.Tom Mueller, who was SpaceX's first employee, led the development of the Merlin engine used in Falcon 9 and the Raptor engine used in Starship. He stated that Impulse Space is not just building spacecraft but is constructing the economic and technological engine that drives humanity into space.

According to PR Newswire, the enterprise-level AI payment and financial management platform Ramp announced the completion of a new round of financing totaling $750 million, with a post-money valuation of $44 billion.This round of financing was led by ICONIQ, GIC, and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, with participation from institutions such as Goldman Sachs Alternatives, D.E. Shaw, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Generation Investment Management, and Insight Partners.Ramp stated that the company is expanding its business into the AI cost management field, launching the AI Token spending management tool to help businesses monitor and control expenses related to large models and AI services. In recent months, Ramp has completed acquisitions of the UK and European payment platform Billhop and the business travel platform Juno, and has also deepened its long-term collaboration with Visa to promote AI agents to autonomously execute corporate payments within a real-time risk control framework.Ramp revealed that its internal AI tools have achieved a 99.5% employee adoption rate, with the internally developed platform Inspect currently generating over two-thirds of the company's code. The company plans to use this round of financing to further expand its product layout and accelerate its expansion into the UK and European markets.

AI infrastructure startup Nscale has disclosed that it has completed nearly $4 billion in financing, with a valuation of $14.6 billion following its latest $2 billion Series C round. Nscale, formerly a cryptocurrency mining company spun off from Arkon Energy, is currently focused on building and operating AI data centers and leasing computing power resources to enterprises. Its investors include technology companies such as Nvidia, Dell, and Nokia.Since 2026, Nscale has also secured $1.4 billion in GPU collateral loans and a $790 million financing line to support its AI infrastructure expansion plans. Nscale participated in OpenAI's "Stargate" infrastructure project, deploying AI computing facilities in the UK and Norway, but as OpenAI adjusted its related plans, some projects have been taken over by Microsoft and Google.

The artificial intelligence market research platform AlphaSense has completed a $350 million financing round, with a latest valuation of $7.5 billion, significantly up from its previous financing round of $4 billion in 2024. Investors participating in this round include Accenture and the asset management division of JPMorgan. AlphaSense CEO Jack Kokko stated that there is a possibility for the company to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in the future.

Kuaishou's subsidiary Keling AI is conducting its first round of financing after the spin-off, with a pre-investment valuation of 18 billion USD. The project plans to submit its Hong Kong stock listing application materials in early 2027.

Longevity technology startup NewLimit announced the completion of a $435 million Series C funding round, with a valuation of $3.1 billion. This round was led by Founders Fund, a fund under Peter Thiel, with continued participation from Abstract Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, NFDG, Eli Lilly Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners, while also bringing in new investors such as Thrive Capital, Greenoaks, and Quiet Capital.In 2021, Brian Armstrong, along with former GV partner and bioengineer Blake Byers, and stem cell biologist Jacob Kimmel, jointly invested $110 million to establish NewLimit in South San Francisco.

According to official news, the stablecoin payment infrastructure platform OpenPayd announced that it has reached a final business combination agreement with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Titan Acquisition Corp.Upon completion of the transaction, OpenPayd will be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "OP," with a post-merger enterprise valuation of approximately $1.145 billion. OpenPayd currently offers stablecoin trading services, with clients including eToro, Kraken, OKX, and others.It is reported that if Titan shareholders do not redeem their shares, OpenPayd expects to secure up to $276 million in financing to strengthen its balance sheet and expand its financial infrastructure capabilities.

According to a notice from MiniMax Group Inc., the board of directors has resolved to explore a preliminary proposal for the issuance of RMB shares, which may involve entering into agreements with professional advisors and consulting with relevant securities or other regulatory agencies.The company has engaged professional advisors to provide consulting on compliance with the listing requirements on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and has signed a mentoring agreement. The issuance of RMB shares will depend on market conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.

According to CoinDesk, JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou and others stated that as signs of easing tensions in the Middle East emerge, investors are gradually withdrawing from the Bitcoin and gold markets. The "devaluation trade" that had driven demand for both is losing momentum.In the past two weeks, both Bitcoin and gold-related ETFs have seen significant outflows, and institutional positions in the CME futures market have also weakened simultaneously. This trend indicates that investors are retreating from the macro hedging trades that had become popular due to inflation concerns and global instability, and it is not that Bitcoin funds are shifting to gold, but rather that both asset classes are facing a simultaneous decline in demand. Since the Iran conflict, Bitcoin has been a major representation of the "devaluation trade."

Elon Musk posted on the X platform denying reports that SpaceX has lowered its IPO valuation target to at least $1.8 trillion.

According to Jinshi reports, the Danish pension fund AkademikerPension has decided to place SpaceX on its "exclusion list" due to concerns about the company's governance. This comes as SpaceX prepares for an IPO and seeks to achieve a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to insiders, the company plans to raise up to $75 billion, which, if successful, would become the largest IPO in history.AkademikerPension manages approximately $25 billion in assets and had previously excluded Tesla (TSLA.O) and U.S. Treasury bonds from its portfolio for sustainability reasons. The fund stated that the "primary reason" for avoiding SpaceX is related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors, "especially the company's extremely poor performance in governance matters."The pension fund also added, "That said, if we assess that SpaceX represents a highly attractive investment opportunity, then from an investment return perspective, we cannot justify this decision." "However, as long-term investors, our view is that the company's valuation is already severely inflated."

Insiders reveal that SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is currently seeking a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion in its initial public offering (IPO), lower than the previously reported $2 trillion. Insiders stated that SpaceX has adjusted its target after consulting with advisors and investors. Details such as the size and valuation of the IPO are typically adjusted based on stakeholder feedback before the final pricing. Reports indicate that SpaceX will officially launch its roadshow as early as June 4 and may complete pricing as soon as June 11, although the actual trading schedule may be delayed by several days.Related discussions are ongoing, and the company may further raise its target valuation based on investor feedback during the roadshow. According to the prospectus, SpaceX's revenue for 2025 is projected to be $18.7 billion, up from $14 billion the previous year. During the same period, the company's performance is expected to shift from a profit of $791 million in 2024 to a loss of $4.94 billion in 2025. The company announced in February this year the acquisition of xAI, which is also under Musk; this deal valued SpaceX at approximately $1 trillion, while xAI was valued at about $250 billion.

J.P. Morgan analysts, including Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, stated that as signs of easing tensions in the Middle East emerge, investors are gradually withdrawing from the Bitcoin and gold markets. The "devaluation trade" that previously drove demand for both is losing momentum.In the past two weeks, both Bitcoin and gold-related ETFs have seen significant capital outflows, and institutional positions in the CME futures market have also weakened concurrently. This trend indicates that investors are retreating from the macro hedging trades that became popular due to inflation concerns and global instability, and it is not a case of Bitcoin funds shifting to gold; rather, both asset classes are facing a simultaneous decline in demand. Since the Iran conflict, Bitcoin has been a major representation of the "devaluation trade."