LangChain lands $300 million Series C at $3 billion valuation
CapitalG led the financing, which values the AI agent software company at more than double the level of its previous funding round.
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Research points to restricted Nvidia chips in Chinese AI model training
An examination of publicly released model weights found signs of Blackwell use, though the findings do not establish export-control violations.
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SEC proposes overhaul of executive pay disclosures
The proposal would narrow the executives covered in most cases and raise the minimum aggregate reporting threshold for perks from $10,000 to $150,000.
- WorldChina, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agree to expand flight allowances
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- CompaniesCisco lifts revenue outlook as AI networking demand supports sales
- IPO & DealsLangChain lands $300 million Series C at $3 billion valuation
- Energy & CommoditiesAzerbaijan plans wider European energy supplies and pipeline expansion
- Crypto & Digital AssetsFSB urges Turkey to tighten crypto and stablecoin oversight
- FinanceDeutsche Bank opens digital asset custody to paying clients
- TechResearch points to restricted Nvidia chips in Chinese AI model training
China, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agree to expand flight allowances
The agreements also permit services to Chengdu and Kashgar and increase flight limits on routes connecting Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Dollar heads for strongest week since September as yen nears 160
Traders increased bets on a larger Federal Reserve rate increase, while Japan warned it would respond to currency volatility.
Japan core inflation expected to rise to 2.3% in October
A poll of 16 economists points to a second consecutive month above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, with price pressures linked to the Middle East conflict.
Cisco lifts revenue outlook as AI networking demand supports sales
First-quarter revenue and adjusted profit topped analyst estimates, while Cisco raised its hyperscaler AI infrastructure revenue forecast to $9 billion.
Türkiye and China sign preliminary pact targeting $15 billion in renewables
The agreement covers seven gigawatts of planned solar and wind capacity, plus storage and grid upgrades. Financing details and a timetable were not announced.
Azerbaijan plans wider European energy supplies and pipeline expansion
President Ilham Aliyev said gas deliveries to the EU had reached 13 billion cubic meters, while renewable energy exports are also planned.
FSB urges Turkey to tighten crypto and stablecoin oversight
The watchdog called for dedicated stablecoin rules, better market data and stronger coordination with overseas regulators.
Deutsche Bank opens digital asset custody to paying clients
The lender also signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Asset Management to explore cooperation on digital assets.
Costco sees scope for India tech expansion beyond Hyderabad
Its Hyderabad center has more than 70 employees and is expected to reach several hundred over five to six years, its technology chief said.