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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States secretly investigated Dapper Labs, known for its NFT initiatives, concluding its probe on September 29, 2023. Fortune, an American business publication, disclosed this based on an internal agency document.

Zac Prince, the mind behind the crypto lending platform BlockFi, has decided to leave the crypto world behind to focus on the real estate sector, applying his vast expertise to more traditional business ventures. He, however, plans to return to the crypto space eventually with a new company designed to withstand market fluctuations better.

OpenAI, a leading developer in artificial intelligence, achieved an annual revenue exceeding $2 billion, driven by the immense popularity of its ChatGPT application. This achievement positions the tech startup as one of the fastest-growing companies ever. Some Microsoft investors are optimistic, forecasting that revenues could double by the end of 2025 due to strong business demand.

The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea (FSS) intends to meet with business representatives and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to gather detailed information about Bitcoin ETFs. These plans were announced by the FSS Governor, Lee Bok-hyun, during a presentation in Seoul outlining his action plan for the near future.

Newly revealed documents from a Consensys lawsuit indicate that the SEC's committee approved an investigation named "Ethereum 2.0" in April 2023. According to Fox Business, these documents provide insights into the SEC's evolving views on Ethereum's classification as a security.

American company Recogni, renowned for developing technologies for autonomous vehicles, has raised $102 million in funding to venture into the creation of chips for generative AI. The investment round featured contributions from entities such as Celesta Capital, HSBC Holdings, and business figures from Saudi Arabia — Tasaru Mobility Investments.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for up to $7 trillion in investments to establish infrastructure for manufacturing artificial intelligence chips, addressing the severe global shortage. He has shared this proposal with both the government and business leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised its crypto industry regulations, creating a more business-friendly and user-oriented environment. One significant adjustment is the removal of the previous limit on investment volumes in tokens backed by tangible assets.