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WSJ Tech News Briefing – TNB Tech Minute

Episode: Nvidia Invests in Nebius to Expand AI Cloud Infrastructure
Date: March 11, 2026
Host: Julie Chang

Episode Overview

This TNB Tech Minute covers the latest major developments in the tech world, with a primary focus on Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in the AI cloud company Nebius Group. The brief also touches on a U.S. Justice Department investigation related to Iranian sanctions via crypto, and Oracle’s updated sales outlook amid skyrocketing demand for AI infrastructure.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Nvidia’s $2 Billion Investment in Nebius

Partnership Details:
Nvidia will invest $2 billion in Nebius Group to expand AI cloud infrastructure. The deal includes a collaboration to design and deploy large-scale AI data centers.
- Quote:
  
  "Nvidia will invest $2 billion in Nebius Group to expand AI cloud infrastructure. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to design and deploy large AI data centers."
  — Julie Chang [00:19]
Early Access:
Nebius will receive early access to Nvidia's newest computing hardware and technologies.
Global Expansion & Data Center Approval:
Nebius recently received approval to construct a massive 1.2-gigawatt data center campus in Missouri, reinforcing its expansion aims across global markets.
- Quote:
  
  "Earlier this month, the company received approval to build a 1.2 gigawatt data center campus in Missouri."
  — Julie Chang [00:37]
Context:
This move is part of Nvidia’s broader strategy to invest in and strengthen the AI infrastructure supply chain.

U.S. DOJ Investigation: Iranian Sanctions Evasion via Crypto

Investigation Announcement:
The Justice Department is probing how Iranian entities may be using finance—including cryptocurrency platforms—to sidestep U.S. sanctions.
- Quote:
  
  "We exclusively report that the Justice Department is investigating Iran's use of finance to evade U.S. sanctions, according to company documents and people familiar with the matter."
  — Julie Chang [00:46]
Binance Involvement & Internal Investigation:
The investigation follows Binance’s reported dismantling of its internal probe into over $1 billion that reportedly flowed through the exchange to support Iran-linked groups.
Unclear Targets:
The Wall Street Journal notes uncertainty over whether the DOJ investigation targets Binance directly or only its customers.
Official Responses:
Binance's spokesperson denied direct transactions with sanctioned entities, while the Justice Department declined comment and Iranian authorities did not respond.
- Quote:
  
  "A Binance spokesman said the exchange categorically did not directly transact with any sanctioned entity."
  — Julie Chang [01:22]

Oracle’s Strong Outlook in AI and Cloud Business

Revenue & Growth Numbers:
Oracle reported an 18% revenue increase (over $17 billion), cloud revenue up 41%, and cloud infrastructure sales up 81% year-over-year.
- Quote:
  
  "The company's quarterly revenue rose 18% to more than $17 billion, with cloud revenue up 41% and cloud infrastructure sales jumping 81%. It posted a profit of $3.72 billion last quarter, compared with $2.94 billion last year."
  — Julie Chang [01:36]
Forecast and Restructuring:
Oracle now expects to meet or exceed revenue growth forecasts into 2027, despite ongoing restructuring that led to layoffs and $153 million in severance and other expenses. The company leverages AI internally to boost efficiency.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Nvidia’s Strategic Move:

"Nvidia's been investing across the broader AI infrastructure supply chain."
— Julie Chang [00:43]
On the Uncertainty of DOJ’s Target in Sanctions Investigation:

"The Journal couldn't determine whether the DOJ is investigating Binance itself or just its customers."
— Julie Chang [01:17]
On Oracle’s Internal Use of AI:

"The company has been using AI internally to boost efficiency and shrink product development teams."
— Julie Chang [01:45]

Timestamps for Important Segments

Nvidia/Nebius Investment Announcement: [00:16] – [00:43]
DOJ Crypto Sanctions Investigation: [00:44] – [01:26]
Oracle Q4 Earnings & AI Outlook: [01:27] – [01:55]

Tone and Language

Concise, fact-driven, and authoritative, in keeping with WSJ’s journalistic style and Julie Chang’s clear, neutral delivery.

Summary for Listeners

This TNB Tech Minute offers a rapid overview of three major tech developments:

Nvidia’s major partnership with Nebius to expand AI data center infrastructure,
The U.S. DOJ’s deepening inquiry into cryptocurrency use for Iranian sanctions evasion, focused on possible links through Binance,
Oracle’s surging cloud and AI business, with strong revenues, restructuring, and a bullish forecast.

Whether you're closely following AI’s infrastructure boom, global regulatory challenges in tech, or the race for cloud dominance, these headlines from WSJ keep you at the cutting edge.

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Here's your morning TNB Tech minute for Wednesday, March 11th. I'm Julie Chang for the Wall Street Journal. Nvidia will invest $2 billion in Nebias Group to expand AI cloud infrastructure. Under the agreement, the companies will work together design and deploy large AI data centers. Nebias will also gain early access to Nvidia's latest computing technologies. Nebias said the partnership will help expand computing capacity across its global platform. Earlier this month, the company received approval to build a 1.2 gigawatt data center campus in Missouri. The deal comes as Nvidia's been investing across the broader AI infrastructure supply chain. We exclusively report that the Justice Department is investigating Iran's use of finance to evade U.S. sanctions, according to company documents and people familiar with the matter. The probe follows the crypto exchange's dismantling of an internal investigation into more than $1 billion that flow through the platform to a network funding terror groups backed by Iran. Sources say officials have contacted people with knowledge of the transactions. The Journal couldn't determine whether the DOJ is investigating Binance itself or just its customers. A Binance spokesman said the exchange categorically did not directly transact with any sanctioned ent. The Justice Department declined to comment. Iranian authorities didn't respond to a request for comment and Oracle has raised its sales outlook as demand for AI continues to outpace supply. The company's quarterly revenue rose 18% to more than $17 billion, with cloud revenue up 41% and cloud infrastructure sales jumping 81%. It posted a profit of $3.72 billion last quarter, compared with $2.94 billion year. Oracle now expects to meet and possibly exceed its revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2027 and beyond. The company has been using AI internally to boost efficiency and shrink product development teams. It spent $153 million on restructuring costs in the quarter, which included severance expenses. And that's your TMB Tech Minute. Join us again this afternoon for more.
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