Deepseek raises funds, Anchorage partners with Standard Chartered, Rain applies for bank

Deepseek is raising funds with a valuation that has increased from $75 billion to potentially $15 billion, backed by Tencent and CATL, while also working on reducing reliance on Nvidia chips by developing its own inference chip. (📰eGamers.io)
Anchorage Digital has partnered with Standard Chartered to offer USD accounts and SWIFT wire transfers to eligible institutional clients outside the US, allowing them to manage both fiat and digital assets on a single platform. (📰The Paypers)
Yield Guild Games (YGG) is the largest web3 gaming guild, focused on community and user acquisition in web3 gaming, with a mission to provide opportunities for members through initiatives like Superquests and the Guild Advancement Program. (📰eGamers.io)
Rain has applied to the OCC to establish Rain National Trust Bank (RNTB) for stablecoin custody, reserves, and issuance, which would operate under federal supervision and serve institutional clients in the digital asset payments ecosystem. (📰The Paypers)
1win Counter-Strike 2 Team achieved a significant upset by defeating Team Spirit 2-0 at ESL Pro League Season 24, securing a playoff berth and a $100,000 bonus from the owner for their performance. (📰eGamers.io)