What is happening between SHIB and Vitalik? | TICKER VIEWS

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5 years ago

May 17, 2021

Vitalik donates $1B worth of Shiba Inu coin to India

Firstly a bit of context: last week, Etherum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated $1 billion worth of Shiba Inu coin to a COVID-19 relief fund in India.

But the massive donation spooked buyers, causing Shiba Inu Coin to plummet.

Shib Informer said in a private chat that many people distrust the Ethereum founder, for “no good reason.”

They added that buyers were becoming increasingly concerned that the currency is at the ‘mercy of a millionaire kid now,’ much like Dogecoin is beholden to Elon Musk.

However, SHIB welcomed Vitalik’s actions, saying that he is “not dumping our token” by “acknowledging a humanitarian crisis” in a recent open letter.

A message to the #SHIBArmy regarding today's events. We know there's strength in numbers, so we are celebrating today's brave actions, and stand in support of saving lives and inspiring new holders. pic.twitter.com/VKNOQpQ5lv
— Shib (@Shibtoken) May 13, 2021

Vitalik destroys 90% of his SHIB coins

Vitalik has since burned 90% of his $SHIB wallet, now owning 5% rather than 45%. The currency has since risen approximately 12%.

Another message for the #SHIBArmy, the strongest community in crypto. pic.twitter.com/874pnUPNmQ
— Shib (@Shibtoken) May 16, 2021

The owner of the Shib Informer Twitter account said in a private message:

“Imagine that you own half of the dollars in the world, and you put them all in a room put gasoline and burn it. The remaining money in the world will rise in price, right? That is what happened.”

What is Shiba Inu Coin?

The “Shiba Inu coin” also known as SHIB coin or $SHIB is rising in popularity. Much like Dogecoin – it started out as a meme, but now crypto investors are seeing some potential.

Shiba was founded by the mysterious Ryoshi, in 2020.

Shibu Inu coin can be bought as tokens directly from their website, or through popular third parties like the Uni-swap platform.

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5 Comments

Fernando silva

May 17, 2021 at 10:06 pm

Awesome article.
Mohsen

May 17, 2021 at 8:54 pm

Don’t miss the train of $SHIB. Vitalik burned 90% of his tokens and Shibaswap is coming soon
Buy $shib now
#SHIB #vitalik #ShibaSwap #ShibaArmy #SHIBatoken #shibcoin
Gggg

May 17, 2021 at 8:24 pm

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Shiba Commander

May 17, 2021 at 7:27 pm

#shiba to the moon! $SHIB is the new Humanitarian Crypto thanks to VB’s donation! #Shiba
Oscar

May 17, 2021 at 3:34 pm

It can be bought on over 80 exchanges and is the fastest moving new coin to ever enter the market in terms of exposure, followers and increase in coin value

Nvidia and Amazon explore massive OpenAI funding round

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

In Short:
– OpenAI aims to raise up to $100 billion, with Amazon considering a $50 billion investment.
– Funding will support Project Stargate and address projected losses of $14 billion by 2026.

Nvidia’s CEO has confirmed the company will participate in a major funding round for OpenAI, though the previously mentioned $100 billion commitment is not final.

This investment comes as OpenAI seeks to raise up to $100 billion, potentially valuing the AI startup at around $830 billion. Amazon is also reportedly in discussions to contribute up to $50 billion.

The funding is intended to support OpenAI’s ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, aimed at pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

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Big Tech earnings spark investor unease over AI spending

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

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5 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

Investors are reacting sharply to Big Tech earnings this week, sending a clear signal that massive spending must translate into real growth. Markets are becoming less forgiving as companies pour billions into artificial intelligence, data centres and future tech while returns remain uncertain.

Meta has delivered a standout performance, posting a 24 percent jump in revenue for the December quarter, fuelled by AI-powered advertising. The company is doubling down on its strategy, with aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure expected to drive a further 33 percent growth this quarter.

Microsoft and Tesla tell a more cautious story. Microsoft reported only modest growth in its Azure cloud business, raising questions about its exposure to OpenAI, while Tesla plans to double spending on AI and autonomous driving. Analysts warn of a widening gap between bold AI ambitions and what investors expect in returns.

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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

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1 week ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.

Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.

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