OpenAI CEO Rejects Musk’s $97.4 Billion Offer: “We’re Not For Sale”

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 12, 2025

OpenAI, the company behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT, continues to reject a $97.4 billion offer from a consortium of investors led by Elon Musk. While OpenAI is not publicly traded, it operates under a complex structure that merges both non-profit and for-profit arms. Musk, one of the co-founders, has stated his intention to steer OpenAI back to its non-profit roots, prioritizing the development of AI to benefit humanity.

However, the timing of his bid raises questions, especially considering that Musk also owns xAI, a direct competitor to OpenAI.

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Speaking to Axios, Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, described Musk as a competitor unable to outpace OpenAI in the market, thus resorting to a bid “with total disregard for the mission.”

Despite Musk’s offer, the decision over OpenAI’s future isn’t solely in Altman’s hands. Altman, who also sits on the non-profit’s board, has made it clear he does not hold any stock in the company. His vision for OpenAI’s future involves transitioning to a fully for-profit model to attract more funding for AI research.

However, OpenAI’s board will ultimately decide, and if Musk raises his offer, they may be swayed. The current bid of $97.4 billion is far below OpenAI’s valuation of $157 billion from its most recent funding round in October. Recent talks suggest OpenAI’s value has soared to $300 billion.

Musk’s attorney, Marc Toberoff, stated that the consortium is open to increasing the bid. He also asserted that, as a co-founder and tech leader, Musk is the best candidate to protect and grow OpenAI’s technology.

Musk has been building other AI ventures too, including a collaboration with Oracle, a Japanese investment firm, and an Emirati sovereign wealth fund to develop the Stargate Project—an ambitious $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative in the US.

The project, which was announced at the White House, has attracted attention as the “largest AI infrastructure project in history.” Despite this, Musk, who is a key advisor to former President Donald Trump, has claimed that the project does not have the financial backing it claims, though he has provided no details to back up the assertion.

With such high stakes, the unfolding drama over OpenAI’s future is far from over, and it’s clear that Musk’s bid is only the beginning of a complex and multifaceted competition in the AI space.

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Central Bank Of Cyprus Balance Sheet Reflects Strong Eurosystem Position

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 17, 2026

Overview Of Financial Stability

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has released its latest balance sheet, reaffirming its steadfast role within the Eurosystem. The balance sheet, featuring total assets and liabilities of €29.545 billion, underscores the institution’s stable financial posture at the close of January 2026.

Asset Allocation And Strategic Holdings

Governor Christodoulos Patsalides issued the balance sheet, which details the CBC’s asset composition under the Eurosystem framework. Notably, the bank’s gold and gold receivables amounted to €1.635 billion, providing a significant hedge and stability to its balance sheet. Additional asset categories include claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency at €1.099 billion, while claims on euro area residents in both foreign and domestic currency add further depth to its portfolio.

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The most substantial asset category, intra-Eurosystem claims, reached €19.438 billion, an indication of the CBC’s deep integration with its European counterparts. Furthermore, euro-denominated securities held by euro area residents contributed €6.587 billion. Despite a marked emphasis on these areas, lending to euro area credit institutions in monetary policy operations recorded no activity during the period.

Liability Structure And Monetary Policy Implications

On the liabilities side, banknotes in circulation contributed €3.218 billion. Liabilities to euro area credit institutions associated with monetary policy operations were notably the largest single category, totaling €17.636 billion. Supplementary liabilities included those to other euro area residents, which aggregated to €4.989 billion, with government liabilities playing a predominant role at €4.754 billion.

Other liability items, such as claims related to special drawing rights allocated by the International Monetary Fund at €494.193 million, and provisions of €596.571 million, further articulate the CBC’s exposure. Revaluation accounts stood at €1.643 billion, and overall capital and reserves were confirmed at €333.822 million, completing the picture of a well-capitalized institution.

Conclusive Insights And Strategic Alignment

The detailed breakdown illustrates the CBC’s sizeable intra-Eurosystem exposures, reinforcing its central role within Europe’s monetary landscape. With an asset-liability balance maintained at €29.545 billion, the CBC’s financial position remains robust, indicating a commitment to structural stability and strategic risk management.

This fiscal disclosure not only provides transparency into the CBC’s operations but also serves as a benchmark for comparative analysis among other central banks within the Eurosystem, highlighting the intricate balance between asset liquidity, regulatory oversight, and monetary policy imperatives.

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