PANews reported on December 6th that, according to sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX is in talks to sell internal shares, a deal that would value Elon Musk's rocket and satellite manufacturer at $800 billion. If confirmed, this new deal would make SpaceX the world's most valuable startup again, surpassing the previous record of $500 billion set by OpenAI in October. This valuation represents a significant increase from the $212 per share valuation set in July, when the company raised funds and sold shares at a valuation of $400 billion.
Two people familiar with the discussions revealed that SpaceX has informed investors and representatives of financial institutions that the company plans to conduct its initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of next year. These talks come as SpaceX is considering selling shares held by investors.

Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week. Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable agree, there is a need [for] a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law to ensure its longevity for America’s financial future,” Hailey Miller, director of government affairs and public policy at Digital Power Network, told Cointelegraph. “Most attendees are looking for next steps, which may mean including the SBR within the broader policy frameworks already advancing.“Read more

