xAI completes $20 billion funding, NVIDIA participates, valuation soars. Funds will be used to train Grok 5, but currently facing regulatory investigations in multiple countries due to deepfake exploitation issues related to AI image editing. Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion, NVIDIA also invests ------------------- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI announced today (1/7) Taiwan time that it has completed Series E funding, raising a total of $20 billion, surpassing the original target of $15 billion, and significantly increasing its valuation. The investor lineup in this round is extensive, including Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity, Qatar Investment Authority, and

The beginning of 2026 saw a significant sector rotation in the cryptocurrency market. Ripple's payment token XRP surged by 25% in the first week of the year, outperforming Bitcoin's 6% increase and Ethereum's 10% rise during the same period. CNBC hosts called it the "hottest crypto trading of the year." Behind this strong performance are multiple positive factors, including continuous net inflows into spot ETFs, improvements in on-chain fundamentals, positive social sentiment, and Ripple's ongoing global partnerships and regulatory progress. Meanwhile, the recent massive funding received by Elon Musk's xAI company is drawing significant market attention and capital toward the artificial intelligence sector, further highlighting the unique appeal of "traditional giants" like XRP, which possess clear practical value and regulatory progress, in the current market environment.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has just completed a Series E funding round of up to $20 billion, with its valuation soaring to $80 billion, in which NVIDIA participated as a core strategic investor. This epic funding not only accelerates the construction of the world's largest GPU cluster but also pushes the AI computing power race to new heights. For the cryptocurrency industry, this event is far more than just tech news; it sends a strong signal illuminating several key tracks at the intersection of "AI + Crypto": from decentralized computing power markets, AI agents and data ownership, to Real World Assets and Depin infrastructure that carry computing value. This article will delve into the capital logic and regulatory challenges behind xAI's funding, and focus on interpreting the specific investment opportunities and paradigm shifts it may bring to the crypto world.

In brief Elon Musk's xAI closed an upsized $20 billion Series E round with backing from Nvidia, Cisco Investments, and others. The funding will accelerate the buildout of what xAI claims are the world's largest GPU clusters, totaling over one million H100 equivalents. The capital

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI completes $20 billion Series E funding, valuing at $230 billion. The funds will expand the Colossus super data center and adopt innovative equity and debt financing models, collaborating with companies like NVIDIA, Cisco, and others to ensure technological and financial support, accelerating the development of the large language model Grok.

In brief An EU spokesperson branded Grok’s sexualized child images as "illegal" in Monday comments. ​- Global regulators are also launching probes as xAI shrugs off mounting outrage. Repeated DSA violations and weak safeguards put X and Grok at serious legal risk. The European

Elon Musk's AI company xAI is pursuing an extreme free speech stance in content moderation, but the Grok chatbot has sparked serious controversy for generating deepfake images without consent. On the X platform, users can tag Grok under images and request appearance edits.

In brief Grok generates non-consensual sexual deepfakes of women and minors using simple prompts like "put her in a bikini." OnlyFans creators discovered they could use Grok for viral marketing, with posts generating millions of impressions. Users are exploiting Grok for political

Elon Musk announced on Twitter: xAI will have more AI computing power than all its competitors combined within 5 years, including Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft. xAI's valuation skyrocketed to $200 billion, with Middle Eastern investors entering the scene, and Musk can even leverage Tesla and SpaceX for fundraising. The Colossus supercomputing center supports its computing ambitions, with hundreds of thousands of GPUs and billions of dollars being invested.

Cardano is finding its way back into the conversation after Grok, the AI model built by xAI, singled out $ADA as a strong candidate for 2026.  The take, shared by Sssebi on X, focuses less on where ADA has been and more on what could be coming next. After a tough 2025, that shift in focus is

The integration of artificial intelligence and financial market analysis is giving rise to entirely new insights. Recently, Grok AI, developed by xAI under Elon Musk, responded to a market analyst's question by revisiting the performance of various assets after the peak of precious metals in August 2020. It revealed a thought-provoking rotation pattern: after gold and silver reached temporary peaks, capital seemed to shift massively into digital assets represented by Bitcoin and high-growth, high-risk sectors such as U.S. tech stocks. Data shows that from August 2020 to 2025, Bitcoin's cumulative increase was approximately 500%, while the Nasdaq index rose about 150%, both significantly outperforming the stable precious metals during the same period. This historical analysis model may provide key clues for understanding current and future macro capital flows.

Vitalik on Christmas Eve called Grok a "net improvement" for the X platform, highlighting a new debate on AI bias governance (Background: Musk xAI collaborates with El Salvador to launch the world's first "National AI Education Program": one million students use Grok as personal tutors) (Additional context: Musk calls on Grok to challenge the strongest human LOL team next year: if successful, it will prove a substantial breakthrough in AGI development) On Christmas night 2025, controversy in Silicon Valley flared up, with fierce clashes between left and right on social media platforms. At this most concentrated moment of information bubbles, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin rarely endorses Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, believing that even with frequent errors, it still injects valuable "sincerity" into the X platform.

El Salvador plans to implement a nationwide AI education system in collaboration with xAI, utilizing the Grok model across 5,000 schools. This initiative aims to provide personalized learning experiences and marks the first large-scale AI education deployment globally.

Gate Research Institute: On December 12, BTC's short-term trend clearly turned stronger; ETH price surged then pulled back within the past 24 hours, showing a high-level oscillation structure; GT price is generally in a phase of oscillation and recovery; LIGHT became the focus with a surge of up to +41.61%. JPMorgan launched the USCP token on Solana to help Galaxy complete a milestone on-chain debt issuance; Blockstream plans to acquire TradFi hedge fund Corbiere Capital to expand institutional investment; El Salvador, in partnership with Musk’s xAI, is implementing the Grok AI education program nationwide.

Gate Research Institute: On December 12, BTC's short-term trend clearly turned stronger; ETH price surged then pulled back within the past 24 hours, showing a high-level oscillation structure; GT price is generally in a phase of oscillation and recovery; LIGHT became the focus with a surge of up to +41.61%. JPMorgan launched the USCP token on Solana to help Galaxy complete a milestone on-chain debt issuance; Blockstream plans to acquire TradFi hedge fund Corbiere Capital to expand institutional investment; El Salvador, in partnership with Musk’s xAI, is implementing the Grok AI education program nationwide.

El Salvador government)合作，推出世界上首个全国性 AI 教育计划。这项合作预计将惠及超过 100 万名学生，让先进 AI 成为每位学生的个性化导师。 （前情提要：马斯克太空公司 SpaceX 传计划明年 IPO 上市！估值预计高达 8000 亿美元超越 OpenAI） （背景补充：马斯克预测：3 年内 AI 将解决 38 兆美元美债，20 年后人类已不需要工作）

On Sunday, Musk revealed in a podcast with Indian entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath that the only way for the U.S. to escape its $38.34 trillion debt crisis is through a productivity revolution driven by AI and Bots. He predicted that within 3 years, the output of goods will surpass the rate of inflation, and within 20 years, humanity will enter an "all-high-income" era. (Background: Musk becomes the first billionaire to surpass $500 billion! The resonance of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI as three engines) (Additional context: Tesla's Optimus Bots "Kung Fu Fighting" like a real person awakening! Musk: The V3 version is very different) The world's richest man, Elon Musk, made a shocking statement during his podcast conversation with Indian venture capitalist Nikhil Kamath on Sunday: the only way for the U.S. to escape $38.34.

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Elon Musk plans for his AI company xAI to challenge the top human teams in League of Legends in 2026 using the latest language model "Grok 5". He aims to establish "fair competition" rules, including limits on visual range and reaction speed, to test AI's learning and reasoning abilities without cheating, thereby advancing the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

In brief Musk said xAI gave Grok 5 a 10% chance of reaching AGI and argued its access to real-time data from X was the firm's main advantage. He said Grok 5 would launch in early 2026 with six trillion parameters and strong video-understanding capabilities needed for AGI. Musk also updated

Grok, an AI chatbot by Elon Musk's xAI, illustrates the dangers of centralized AI systems, exhibiting bias aligned with its creator's views. This highlights the need for decentralized, open-source AI models to ensure neutrality, transparency, and diverse governance, preventing algorithmic bias.

HUMAIN and xAI have partnered to develop hyperscale GPU data centers and promote the deployment of Grok models in Saudi Arabia, creating a unified national AI framework aimed at enhancing AI capabilities and infrastructure throughout the country.

According to Mars Finance, the Wall Street Journal reports: Sources say that xAI is in high-level negotiations with investors to raise $15 billion, which would value xAI at $230 billion. Insiders revealed that Musk's wealth manager, Jared Birchall, disclosed the terms of the new round of financing to investors on Tuesday night. CNBC had earlier reported on xAI's financing plans, but Musk denied it, stating that "the information is inaccurate."

xAI announced on 11/17 that the latest model Grok 4.1 is now officially available to all users, including grok.com, Twitter (X), and iOS and Android apps. xAI stated that this upgrade focuses on "real-world usability," including stronger emotional understanding, more natural personality expression, higher creativity, and lower hallucination rates, while retaining the reasoning capabilities and stability of the previous Grok 4. Secret test win rate close to 65%, Grok 4.1 confirmed to be fully online. xAI will conduct a two-week secret test from 11/1 to 11/14, introducing the Grok 4.1 beta version in a small proportion to the real traffic of Grok.com, X, and the mobile app, and directly comparing it with the previous model Grok 4 through "blind testing comparison." xA

According to Mars Finance news, Binance spot data shows significant market fluctuations. NMR fell by 16.15% in 24 hours, while FIL and ICP also experienced a "sharp rise and fall" state, with declines of 9.24% and 5.02%, respectively. Meanwhile, GLM reached its highest price in 24 hours, rising by 5.28%. XAI, SAGA, and IO also showed a "bottoming out and rebound" state, with increases of 5.49%, 5.71%, and 6.22%, respectively.

November 14, 2025, Lincoln Center, New York. The opening theme of the 32nd Baron Investment Conference is only four words: Changing Lives. The most关注环节 of the day was a dialogue. On one side is the legendary 82-year-old investor Ron Baron( Ron Baron). He has bet about 40% of his personal assets on Tesla, 25% on SpaceX, and has also invested in xAI, totaling nearly 65% of his fortune tied to Musk. On the other end of the screen is the target he has been heavily invested in for over a decade: Elon Musk. Baron estimated during an interview with CNBC that since buying Tesla in 2014, this Musk-related investment has already earned him and his clients over $12 billion. Of this, $8 billion came from Tesla, 4

A recent ruling has given Elon Musk’s companies an early win in their antitrust battle against Apple and OpenAI. A federal judge refused to dismiss the lawsuit filed by X Corp. and xAI, allowing the case to continue into the discovery phase. Although the judge stressed that this decision does not r

Elon Musk has solidified his position as the unrivaled titan of modern industry, steering Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, Neuralink, and The Boring Company toward unprecedented milestones.

The xAI Hackathon event will take place in the SF Bay Area, starting at 4 PM on Saturday, December 6th, and ending at 4 PM on Sunday, December 7th. This is a continuous 24-hour programming competition, providing exclusive early access to new Grok templates and API X, enabling participants to create applications.

Tesla shareholders approved Musk's compensation plan of up to $1 trillion on November 6, with over 75% of shareholders in support. If the market capitalization increase and sales targets are met, Musk is expected to become the first trillionaire. Although there are opposing voices among institutions, the majority of retail investors support it, and ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood believes Musk is deserving. Tesla also proposed investing in Musk's AI company xAI, but further discussions are needed.

According to Mars Finance, Binance Spot data shows a divergence in the market, with multiple Tokens experiencing a bottom rebound. AVA rose by 7.39%, C98 rose by 7.51%, and DASH rose by 7.42%. Meanwhile, CHESS rose by 5.07%, XAI rose by 5.71%, and ZK rose by 5.83%. Among other Tokens, LUMIA rose by 6.25%, SCR rose by 6.16%, and PENGU rose by 5.24%.

Telegram’s $1.5B plan and xAI partnership position Toncoin for massive growth. Cross-chain bridge launch boosts VeChain’s utility and long-term enterprise adoption prospects. CCIP’s launch on Solana strengthens Chainlink’s role in cross-chain DeFi integration. Market dips often scare traders,

Elon Musk ( Musk ) has once again dropped a bombshell — this time targeting the world's largest online encyclopedia Wikipedia. This week, he officially launched the AI-driven platform "Grokipedia" developed by xAI, claiming it will rewrite the rules of knowledge dissemination with the motto of "truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." However, with the debut of this "AI version of Wikipedia," excitement and skepticism from the outside world have emerged in a mix. Is this an information revolution, or just another self-projection by a tech billionaire? Let's take a look at our in-depth analysis. Grokipedia v0.1 launched: Musk calls it "Wikipedia 10 times evolved version" Elon Musk announced today (10/28) that Grokipedia v0.1 is officially launched. He claimed that although this is just a test version, Grokip

Grok memecoin has emerged as a viral sensation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, inspired by Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing bullish momentum, with Xai (XAI) potentially poised for a breakout as it trades within a descending broadening wedge pattern. If it maintains support above $0.02691, a rally toward $0.05388 could occur, but falling below $0.02437 may hinder progress.

TSL's Q3 revenue hits a record high but profit plummets 31%. Self-driving and Bots bets drive up costs, triggering market criticism that profits resemble those of traditional car manufacturers. Free cash flow remains strong, but tariff headwinds and price wars compress gross margins. (Background: Musk becomes the first billionaire with a net worth exceeding 500 billion USD! TSL, SpaceX, and xAI resonate as three engines.) Accompanied by a 3% plummet in after-hours trading, Musk's TSL (Tesla) delivered a complex Q3 financial report: revenue of 28.1 billion USD sets a new record, but adjusted earnings per share dropped to 0.50 USD, a 31% year-over-year decrease. Straddling the line between traditional car manufacturers and high-tech identity, the company faces both macro policy headwinds and expensive transformation bets. Revenue rise cannot hide the abrupt profit freeze.

One of the most significant corporate legal battles in U.S. history is coming to a close. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and xAI, will appear this week before the Delaware Supreme Court, which is set to rule on the fate of his legendary $56 billion compensation package — the largest in corporate histor

According to Mars Finance, a consortium consisting of BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI, Microsoft and others announced an acquisition of the American data center giant Aligned Data Centers for approximately $40 billion, aimed at meeting the rapidly rising demand for global AI Computing Power. The consortium also includes GIP, MGX, Temasek, and the Kuwait Investment Authority, and plans to double the number of Aligned's 50 campuses in the Americas, as well as through AI Infrastructure.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT will open up adult content creation to age-verified adult users starting in December, stating a policy of 'treating adults as adults.' This policy subverts the conservative thinking of tech companies and is driven by competitive pressure from xAI and the demand for commercial monetization, pushing the AI industry towards liberalization.

Elon Musk is once again pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. His company xAI has hired top engineers from Nvidia to develop “world models” – advanced AI systems capable of understanding, simulating, and designing real-world environments. These technologies aim to transform not only the

xAI của Elon Musk đang tuyển dụng các chuyên gia Nvidia để phát triển các mô hình AI tiên tiến có khả năng hiểu và mô phỏng các môi trường vật lý, cạnh tranh với Meta và Google. Công ty đặt mục tiêu áp dụng những công nghệ này vào trò chơi và đào tạo robot AI, với kế hoạch ra mắt trò chơi do AI tạo ra vào năm tới. Tuy nhiên, các yêu cầu về dữ liệu và chi phí cao đặt ra những thách thức lớn cho ngành.

Elon Musk's xAI is developing a tool called Grok, a "truth detective" designed to identify AI-generated videos and trace their origins to combat the spread of deepfake content. This tool will analyze subtle features in the video bitstream to determine the authenticity of the content.

Musk's xAI is expanding its funding scale, increasing from $10 billion to $20 billion, and has received $2 billion from Nvidia. This financing is conducted through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), primarily for purchasing Nvidia chips and leasing them to drop risks. Several Financial Institutions are also participating in this fundraising, demonstrating the enormous development potential of AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA will participate in the latest round of financing for the artificial intelligence startup xAI led by Elon Musk, with NVIDIA's equity investment amount reaching up to 2 billion USD. Jensen Huang expressed that he is very excited about the financing opportunity for xAI, with the only regret being that more funds were not invested. (Background: AMD allowed OpenAI to "take a 10% stake" and its stock price surged by 24%, fully declaring war on Nvidia Cuda?) (Additional context: Jensen Huang stated that in the AI era, plumbers are the most sought after; do blue-collar workers in Taiwan really earn more?) According to a report from Bloomberg citing informed sources, global chip giant NVIDIA will participate in the latest round of financing for the artificial intelligence startup xAI led by Elon Musk, with NVIDIA's equity investment amount reaching up to 2.

ChainOpera AI has emerged as a leader in the fields of encryption and AI, with an FDV surpassing 4 billion USD, becoming the frontrunner in the AI Agent sector. What is the logic behind its success? (Background: Nvidia plans to invest 2 billion USD in Musk's xAI, Huang Renxun: almost wants to participate in all of Elon's projects) (Supplementary background: The demise of search: How will shopping operate in the AI era?) Recently, ChainOpera AI ($COAI) has stirred excitement in the fields of encryption and artificial intelligence (AI). Since September 25, it has successively landed on centralized trading platforms such as Binance, Bybit, Bitget, and Gate, as well as decentralized trading platforms like Aster. Since its launch, its FDV has exceeded 4 billion USD, placing it at the forefront of the industry, and in AI.

This article will explore how AI agents are changing business and their impact on Google's business model, affiliate marketing, and online shopping. This article is derived from a piece written by a16z and compiled, translated, and authored by PANews. (Summary: Bloomberg calls "AI is a long-term demand": Caterpillar, the power equipment company, has seen a big pump for eight consecutive days, reaching a new high.) (Background: Musk predicts xAI will launch its first "AI-generated game" by the end of next year, will the game production model be disrupted?) a16z general partner Alex Rampell and partner Justine Moore discuss how AI agents are changing business and their impact on Google's business model, affiliate marketing, online shopping, and more. Why consider the role of AI in business? Erik

Nvidia plans to invest up to $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI as part of a $20 billion funding round to enhance infrastructure and AI ambitions. This strategic move ensures long-term demand for Nvidia's chips, aligning the companies for future growth despite inherent risks.

Nvidia is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI as part of a $20 billion capital raise, combining equity and debt. This investment supports xAI's plans to acquire Nvidia's high-performance GPUs for its Memphis data center.

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has raised a massive $20 billion in new funding to accelerate its artificial intelligence projects — with Nvidia contributing $2 billion as part of the equity package. According to Bloomberg, the new round combines equity and debt financing and is closely tied to xAI’s

xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is entering a new phase of rapid growth. According to the Financial Times, Musk has appointed Anthony Armstrong, a former investment banker at Morgan Stanley, as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Strategic Leadership