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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Plans IPO to Raise Approximately $5 Billion
Bill Ackman's closed-end fund, Pershing Square USA (PSUS), and alternative asset management company Pershing Square (PS) are conducting an initial public offering, expected to raise a total of approximately $5 billion, at the lower end of the previously stated $10 billion target range. This amount includes a $2.8 billion private placement already disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Approximately 85% of this offering has been subscribed by institutional investors. Bookbuilding is scheduled to close at 4:00 PM New York time on Monday, with pricing on April 28. Pershing Square USA will charge a 2% management fee with no performance fee, while voting control of Pershing Square is held by Ackman and core management.
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic to Go Public or Raise Over $240 Billion, Potentially Impacting Crypto Market Liquidity
According to CoinDesk, SpaceX is expected to go public in June and could surpass Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion IPO in 2019 to become the largest IPO in history. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Anthropic are also planning to go public in the second half of this year. Collectively, these three companies are projected to raise over $240 billion—potentially marking a pivotal turning point for liquidity in the crypto market. Market analysts believe these mega-IPOs could significantly drain liquidity from risk assets, with the crypto market sitting in the same funding pool. As mainstream crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have closely tracked the Nasdaq and U.S. equity risk sentiment in recent years, a large-scale shift of capital toward subscribing to tech giants’ IPOs may weaken buying support for BTC, ETH, and altcoins.
Pharos Announces Public Sale Details, Offering 0.1% of Total Supply to Raise Approximately $1 Million
According to an official announcement, Pharos has unveiled the details of its public PROS token sale, offering 0.1% of the total token supply, with a target fundraising amount of approximately $1 million. The base price is set at $1.00 per token, and the subscription range per entity is $100 to $50,000. This sale requires mandatory KYC/KYB verification on Sonar and offers two vesting options: no lock-up or a 6-month lock-up (priced at $0.80 per token). In the event of oversubscription, priority will be given to smaller subscriptions; any excess funds will be automatically refunded after the sale concludes. Registration opens on April 20.
TeraWulf Plans to Raise $9 Billion to Expand AI Data Center
Odaily News TeraWulf announced the issuance of 47.4 million shares at $19 per share, raising approximately $9 billion to fund the construction of a large-scale data center campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, repay bridge financing, and support future expansion. Affected by the equity dilution from the financing, the company's stock price fell by about 5.8% during the trading session. The company also disclosed preliminary performance for the first quarter of 2026, expecting revenue to be between $30 million and $35 million, with approximately $3.1 billion in cash on hand and total debt of about $5.8 billion.TeraWulf's management pointed out that high-performance computing (HPC) hosting revenue now accounts for over half of its income, surpassing Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time, driving a shift in its revenue structure towards more stable, long-term cash flows. Analysts believe that while this financing round brings equity dilution, it helps support the expansion of AI infrastructure and enhances visibility for future growth. Overall, this move reflects the industry trend of mining companies accelerating their shift towards AI and high-performance computing to reduce reliance on Bitcoin price volatility and improve profitability stability. (CoinDesk)
Fluidstack Aims to Raise $1 Billion, Targeting $18 Billion Valuation
According to Bloomberg, citing informed sources, cloud computing startup Fluidstack is in funding negotiations with investors, aiming to raise approximately $1 billion at a target valuation of $18 billion. The sources indicated that this round of financing is intended to accelerate Fluidstack’s business expansion and further solidify its market position in the distributed cloud computing and Web3 infrastructure sectors. Fluidstack centers on decentralized cloud computing services, dedicated to delivering efficient, low-cost computational power to blockchain projects and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. If successfully completed, this funding round will help strengthen Fluidstack’s R&D capabilities and expand its global business footprint.
FluidStack in Talks to Raise Approximately $1 Billion at $18 Billion Valuation
Odaily News, according to informed sources, AI cloud platform FluidStack is planning to raise approximately $1 billion at a valuation of $18 billion. Situational Awareness, an institution led by Leopold Aschenbrenner, is in talks to participate and co-lead the round. The funding is expected to be used to accelerate Fluidstack's expansion in the fields of AI computing and cloud infrastructure. It is reported that Fluidstack has previously signed cooperation agreements with multiple Bitcoin mining companies, including TeraWulf, Cipher Mining, Hut 8, and others.
Federal Reserve Chair Candidate Supports Inclusion of Crypto in Financial System, Lawmakers Raise Regulatory Concerns
Odaily News Kevin Warsh stated during a Senate hearing that digital assets "have become part of the U.S. financial system" and supports their inclusion into the financial system to provide investors with more opportunities and protection.This statement is seen as a signal of a generally more open policy towards the cryptocurrency industry should he become the Federal Reserve Chair. Warsh has previously referred to Bitcoin as an "important asset that aids in policy-making."However, Elizabeth Warren expressed concerns during the hearing, mentioning potential risks in the crypto space such as "sock puppet" accounts, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulation and prevention of abuse.
TeraWulf Plans to Raise $9 Billion to Expand AI Data Center
Odaily News TeraWulf announced the issuance of 47.4 million shares at $19 per share, raising approximately $9 billion to fund the construction of a large-scale data center campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, repay bridge financing, and support future expansion. Affected by the equity dilution from the financing, the company's stock price fell by about 5.8% during the trading session. The company also disclosed preliminary performance for the first quarter of 2026, expecting revenue to be between $30 million and $35 million, with approximately $3.1 billion in cash on hand and total debt of about $5.8 billion.TeraWulf's management pointed out that high-performance computing (HPC) hosting revenue now accounts for over half of its income, surpassing Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time, driving a shift in its revenue structure towards more stable, long-term cash flows. Analysts believe that while this financing round brings equity dilution, it helps support the expansion of AI infrastructure and enhances visibility for future growth. Overall, this move reflects the industry trend of mining companies accelerating their shift towards AI and high-performance computing to reduce reliance on Bitcoin price volatility and improve profitability stability. (CoinDesk)
Fluidstack Aims to Raise $1 Billion, Targeting $18 Billion Valuation
According to Bloomberg, citing informed sources, cloud computing startup Fluidstack is in funding negotiations with investors, aiming to raise approximately $1 billion at a target valuation of $18 billion. The sources indicated that this round of financing is intended to accelerate Fluidstack’s business expansion and further solidify its market position in the distributed cloud computing and Web3 infrastructure sectors. Fluidstack centers on decentralized cloud computing services, dedicated to delivering efficient, low-cost computational power to blockchain projects and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. If successfully completed, this funding round will help strengthen Fluidstack’s R&D capabilities and expand its global business footprint.
AlphaTON Capital Plans to Raise $43 Million to Expand AI Computing Infrastructure
According to The Block, AlphaTON Capital has announced plans to raise $43 million through a strategic partnership with Vertical Data Inc. to expand its AI compute infrastructure; the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026. AlphaTON CEO Brittany Kaiser stated that the funding will be used to deploy additional NVIDIA B300 GPUs, with the core objective of advancing the convergence of AI, digital assets, and confidential computing—and scaling up the platform’s overall compute capacity. On the business front, AlphaTON not only holds a substantial amount of TON tokens as corporate treasury assets but also actively participates in building infrastructure for the Telegram and TON ecosystems, with key investment focus areas including Cocoon, Telegram’s decentralized AI platform. Background-wise, AlphaTON was formed through the restructuring and transformation of former biotech public company Portage Biotech Inc., which had previously focused on cancer therapy research; the company completed the spin-off of its cancer therapy subsidiary in February this year.
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Bill Ackman's closed-end fund, Pershing Square USA (PSUS), and alternative asset management company Pershing Square (PS) are conducting an initial public offering, expected to raise a total of approximately $5 billion, at the lower end of the previously stated $10 billion target range. This amount includes a $2.8 billion private placement already disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Approximately 85% of this offering has been subscribed by institutional investors. Bookbuilding is scheduled to close at 4:00 PM New York time on Monday, with pricing on April 28. Pershing Square USA will charge a 2% management fee with no performance fee, while voting control of Pershing Square is held by Ackman and core management.
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic to Go Public or Raise Over $240 Billion, Potentially Impacting Crypto Market Liquidity
According to CoinDesk, SpaceX is expected to go public in June and could surpass Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion IPO in 2019 to become the largest IPO in history. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Anthropic are also planning to go public in the second half of this year. Collectively, these three companies are projected to raise over $240 billion—potentially marking a pivotal turning point for liquidity in the crypto market. Market analysts believe these mega-IPOs could significantly drain liquidity from risk assets, with the crypto market sitting in the same funding pool. As mainstream crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have closely tracked the Nasdaq and U.S. equity risk sentiment in recent years, a large-scale shift of capital toward subscribing to tech giants’ IPOs may weaken buying support for BTC, ETH, and altcoins.
Federal Reserve Chair Candidate Supports Inclusion of Crypto in Financial System, Lawmakers Raise Regulatory Concerns
Odaily News Kevin Warsh stated during a Senate hearing that digital assets "have become part of the U.S. financial system" and supports their inclusion into the financial system to provide investors with more opportunities and protection.This statement is seen as a signal of a generally more open policy towards the cryptocurrency industry should he become the Federal Reserve Chair. Warsh has previously referred to Bitcoin as an "important asset that aids in policy-making."However, Elizabeth Warren expressed concerns during the hearing, mentioning potential risks in the crypto space such as "sock puppet" accounts, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulation and prevention of abuse.
Pharos Announces Public Sale Details, Offering 0.1% of Total Supply to Raise Approximately $1 Million
According to an official announcement, Pharos has unveiled the details of its public PROS token sale, offering 0.1% of the total token supply, with a target fundraising amount of approximately $1 million. The base price is set at $1.00 per token, and the subscription range per entity is $100 to $50,000. This sale requires mandatory KYC/KYB verification on Sonar and offers two vesting options: no lock-up or a 6-month lock-up (priced at $0.80 per token). In the event of oversubscription, priority will be given to smaller subscriptions; any excess funds will be automatically refunded after the sale concludes. Registration opens on April 20.
TeraWulf Plans to Raise $9 Billion to Expand AI Data Center
Odaily News TeraWulf announced the issuance of 47.4 million shares at $19 per share, raising approximately $9 billion to fund the construction of a large-scale data center campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, repay bridge financing, and support future expansion. Affected by the equity dilution from the financing, the company's stock price fell by about 5.8% during the trading session. The company also disclosed preliminary performance for the first quarter of 2026, expecting revenue to be between $30 million and $35 million, with approximately $3.1 billion in cash on hand and total debt of about $5.8 billion.TeraWulf's management pointed out that high-performance computing (HPC) hosting revenue now accounts for over half of its income, surpassing Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time, driving a shift in its revenue structure towards more stable, long-term cash flows. Analysts believe that while this financing round brings equity dilution, it helps support the expansion of AI infrastructure and enhances visibility for future growth. Overall, this move reflects the industry trend of mining companies accelerating their shift towards AI and high-performance computing to reduce reliance on Bitcoin price volatility and improve profitability stability. (CoinDesk)
Fluidstack Aims to Raise $1 Billion, Targeting $18 Billion Valuation
According to Bloomberg, citing informed sources, cloud computing startup Fluidstack is in funding negotiations with investors, aiming to raise approximately $1 billion at a target valuation of $18 billion. The sources indicated that this round of financing is intended to accelerate Fluidstack’s business expansion and further solidify its market position in the distributed cloud computing and Web3 infrastructure sectors. Fluidstack centers on decentralized cloud computing services, dedicated to delivering efficient, low-cost computational power to blockchain projects and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. If successfully completed, this funding round will help strengthen Fluidstack’s R&D capabilities and expand its global business footprint.