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OpenAI released GPT-5.4, its most capable model, with a 1-million-token context window and improved reasoning
GPT-5.4 shows significant performance gains on benchmarks like GDPval (83.0% vs professionals) and OSWorld-Verified (75.0% success rate)
Enterprise users are expected to benefit most from GPT-5.4's efficiency, using fewer tokens for tasks
The release occurs amidst a user exodus ('QuitGPT') due to OpenAI's Pentagon contract.
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OpenAI has released its latest model, GPT-5.4, on Thursday, coinciding with a significant user backlash known as the QuitGPT movement. This movement, which has seen an estimated 2.5 million users take action against the company, was triggered by OpenAI's acceptance of a Pentagon AI contract that Anthropic had refused due to concerns over autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. CEO Sam Altman is reportedly seeking to regain user trust.
GPT-5.4 introduces enhanced reasoning, coding, and agentic capabilities, along with a substantial 1-million-token context window. This allows users to handle larger amounts of information in a single session. Benchmarks indicate significant improvements over previous versions:
A notable feature is the mid-response steering, which allows users to redirect the model during its processing, saving time and computation by avoiding the need to regenerate tokens after an error.
While benchmarks show broad improvements, the actual gains for users of GPT-5.3 may be more incremental. The model is also noted for being more token-efficient than GPT-5.2, which is particularly beneficial for enterprise users and developers utilizing the API, as it can lead to reduced costs.
However, the full capabilities of GPT-5.4, especially those requiring extensive reasoning, are not yet available to all users. Some advanced features were tested against GPT-5.2, skipping GPT-5.3, and the model's rollout is gradual, with advanced reasoning features still on GPT-5.2 for some users.
Enterprise users are expected to benefit the most. Internal benchmarks show GPT-5.4 scoring 87.3% on a spreadsheet modeling task compared to GPT-5.2's 68.4%. Legal research firm Harvey reported a 91% score on its BigLaw Bench eval. Companies like Mainstay have reported significantly faster sessions and reduced token usage when running agents across property tax portals.
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CleanSpark sold 553 BTC for $36.6M in February, producing 568 BTC. Company expanded power capacity in Texas, adding 300 MW. CleanSpark is exploring AI and HPC workloads for its infrastructure. Other miners like Riot Platforms and Core Scientific also sold BTC holdings.
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Bitwise donated an additional $233,000 to Bitcoin developers from BITB ETF profits. Total Bitcoin developer donations from Bitwise now exceed $383,000. BITB ETF has attracted approximately $2.2 billion in net inflows since its launch. Traditional finance may adopt on-chain infrastructure faster than previously anticipated.

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Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million fine as part of SEC settlement. SEC dismisses all charges against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Settlement requires Rainberry to be barred from future securities violations. SEC's case against Sun and Tron, filed in 2023, alleged federal securities law violations.

US banking regulators mandate identical capital treatment for tokenized and traditional securities. Capital requirements will not differ based on whether securities are tokenized or not. This policy applies to securities issued on permissioned or permissionless blockchains. Regulators clarified that tokenized assets can be used as collateral with the same haircuts as traditional securities.

ETH derivatives signal professional desks hedging against downside risks due to global instability. ETH options skew indicates persistent skepticism among professional traders. Ethereum network activity and DEX volumes have declined, impacting ETH burn mechanism. Ethereum ecosystem maintains dominant TVL share despite competition from Solana and BNB Chain.

SEC proposes interpretative guidance on federal securities laws for crypto assets. Proposal aims to clarify which tokens are considered securities under SEC purview. Interpretative guidance carries more weight than staff-level statements. Move comes as crypto market structure bill progresses in US Senate.

XRP liquidity on Binance has dropped significantly to 0.097, increasing volatility risk. Shiba Inu burn rate surged 53,954% in 24 hours, coinciding with a 6.35% price increase. Rockefeller Capital Management increased its MicroStrategy (MSTR) stake by 146% to 198,283 shares.

Bitcoin price surged 7% on March 4, 2026, from $68K to $73.5K. Institutional TWAP orders totaling $790 million and $560 million in ETF inflows fueled the rally. US demand surge indicated by a $61 Coinbase premium, alongside 8,000 BTC withdrawn from exchanges. A $3.5 billion spike in derivatives leverage presents a key risk for potential liquidations.

Short seller Culper Research initiates a bearish position against ETH and BitMine (BMNR). Culper cites Ethereum's December 2025 Fusaka upgrade as impairing ETH tokenomics and reducing validator yields. Report estimates Ethereum fees have dropped approximately 90% post-upgrade. Vitalik Buterin has sold nearly 20,000 ETH this year, adding to the bearish narrative.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins supports the passage of the CLARITY Act for clear digital asset rules. Representative French Hill highlights bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act in the House. The CLARITY Act aims to provide a regulatory framework for the US cryptocurrency market. Lobbying efforts from traditional banking and crypto industries are currently delaying legislative progress.

IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto users. Exchanges may terminate relationships with clients refusing electronic tax form delivery. Proposal prohibits retroactive revocation of consent for electronic forms. Tax compliance is a cited barrier to crypto adoption for US users.

Public Bitcoin miners have sold over 15,000 BTC since October. Sales are driven by tightening margins and debt pressure. This marks a strategic shift from the previous hold strategy. Companies like Cango, Bitdeer, Riot Platforms, and Core Scientific are among those selling.

President Trump is pressuring regulators to expedite the CLARITY Act, citing concerns about international competition. Banks are accused of hindering regulatory progress on the CLARITY Act and GENUS Act, particularly regarding stablecoin yields. Kraken has secured a Federal Reserve Master Account, granting it direct access to US core payment systems. The CLARITY Act's progress remains uncertain despite renewed political attention.
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