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OpenAI and Nvidia to Back Billions in UK Data Center Investments – Bloomberg

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OpenAI and Nvidia plan to announce major support for billions of dollars in UK data center projects next week, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. The initiative will be carried out in partnership with London-based Nscale Global Holdings.

High-Profile Visit

  • Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO) and Jensen Huang (Nvidia CEO) are expected to be in the UK as part of a U.S. tech delegation coinciding with President Donald Trump’s visit.

  • Several other U.S. firms are also preparing to unveil tens of billions of dollars in UK investments during the trip.

Strategic Importance

The planned data center buildout reflects soaring demand for AI and cloud infrastructure, as companies worldwide race to secure computing power for advanced machine learning applications.

Silence From Stakeholders

  • Nvidia declined to comment.

  • OpenAI, Nscale Global, the White House, and Downing Street did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

If confirmed, the pledge would mark one of the largest U.S. tech investments in the UK’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing Britain’s bid to position itself as a hub for AI innovation and cloud expansion.

Eightco Stock Soars 3,800% on Worldcoin Accumulation Plan

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Eightco Holdings (OCTO.O) shares exploded on Monday, surging more than 3,800% after the fintech firm announced plans to raise capital and buy large amounts of Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

The stock skyrocketed to $38.10 from Friday’s close of $1.45, marking the company’s biggest one-day gain on record. Trading volume exceeded 145 million shares, far above its 30-day average of under 5 million.

Eightco said it will raise about $250 million through a private placement of 171,000 shares at $1.46 each, with proceeds dedicated to acquiring Worldcoin. Peter Thiel-backed BitMine, which runs a similar strategy by stockpiling ether, will also invest $20 million.

The strategy mirrors Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, and comes as U.S. crypto markets surge under supportive Trump-era regulations.

Worldcoin, launched in 2019, pairs a digital ID system with crypto distribution, offering users tokens in exchange for biometric iris scans. The total value of Worldcoin tokens stands at $2.7 billion, per CoinGecko.

Adding to momentum, Daniel Ives, a senior analyst at Wedbush Securities, will become board chairman of Eightco. The firm plans to change its ticker to “ORBS” on the Nasdaq around September 11.

Until now, Eightco was a tiny player: with just 3 million shares outstanding and a market cap of $4.4M as of last close, Monday’s rally represents a seismic shift in scale for the company.

OpenAI Restores GPT-4o in ChatGPT and Adjusts GPT-5 Usage Limits

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