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OpenAI has agreed to purchase over $20 billion in AI chips from Cerebras over three years, securing an equity stake in the company, aiming to lower computational costs as it expands its AI services.

Bitcoin developers are working on BIP-361 to protect against quantum computing threats by migrating funds to safer formats, potentially freezing 1.7 million BTC. Charles Hoskinson critiques the plan, arguing it may lead to permanent freezing of vulnerable coins. The debate highlights tensions in adapting Bitcoin's protocols.

Britain's AI minister criticized OpenAI's decision to pause its UK data center project, linking it to financing issues rather than energy prices. Microsoft is set to lease capacity at another site, impacting the UK's AI investment goals.

Charles Schwab is set to offer spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail clients via a dedicated crypto account linked to its brokerage platform, with custody managed by its bank subsidiary and trades executed by Paxos. The service, initially for select US clients, will have a 0.75% transaction fee and plans to expand cryptocurrency offerings over time. This initiative aligns with increasing crypto adoption on Wall Street.

SenseTime Group is raising HK$3.25 billion through a share placement in Hong Kong, issuing 1.7 billion shares at an 8.6% discount. Funds will support its AI infrastructure and research, while the stock has seen a year-to-date decline of 9.6%.

HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's largest licensed digital asset trading platform, has won the "Best Digital Assets Solution" award for the second year in a row at the Asian Private Banker Technology Awards, recognizing its robust institutional services and operational resilience. Director Michelle Cheng emphasized the company's commitment to compliance and innovation in the digital asset ecosystem.

Gate News 消息，4 月 17 日，据 Gate 行情显示，截至发稿时，MOVR（Moonriver）现报 2.96 美元，24 小时内上涨 132.99%，最高触及 2.97 美元，最低回落至 1.25 美元，24 小时交易量达 49.45 万美元。当前市值约为 3371.63 万美元。 Moonriver 是在 Kusama 网络上运行的与 EVM 兼容的区块链，为开发者提供部署 Solidity 智能合约、兼容 Web3 的 API、预言机数据和以太网络桥接器等功能。MOVR 是平台的功能型和治理代币，可用于支付交易费、网络治理、通过抵押参与网络共识获得奖励，以及为建立在 Mo

Tesla is hiring semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab project, which aims to create a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing hub. The roles require over five years of experience in advanced technologies and processes.

The Cosmos Hub's proposal for Osmosis integration failed narrowly, with Osmosis acknowledging the outcome. The team will maintain independence, focusing on user safety and progressing their roadmap. Further updates will follow.

Gate News message, a centralized exchange HYPE holder has unstaked 150,000 HYPE tokens valued at $6.52 million and placed a TWAP order to sell 100,000 HYPE worth $4.35 million. The whale currently maintains a staked position of 354,303 HYPE tokens valued at $15.42 million.

Google released Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS, an advanced text-to-speech model with improved emotional expression and control. Features include natural language audio tags, Director Mode for nuanced outputs, and multi-speaker capability for realistic conversations. Supporting over 70 languages and designed for efficiency, it aims to enhance AI-generated content and address misinformation. The launch reflects growing competition in voice technology, especially from OpenAI and Meta.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that military actions will resume if Iran rejects a nuclear deal, including blockades and bombings. The U.S. Treasury's "Operation Economic Fury" aims to impose severe economic pressure on Iran amid these negotiations.

Robert Dunlap, 55, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a $20 million cryptocurrency fraud through Meta-1 Coin Trust, falsely claiming assets worth $45 billion. He misled nearly 1,000 investors, many losing their life savings.

Pi Network announced a mandatory upgrade to Protocol version 22.1, requiring completion by April 27, 2026, to maintain network connection. The upgrade is seen positively for enhancing security and performance, with next version expected by May 11, 2026.

Circle Internet Group is facing a class action lawsuit for failing to quickly halt a $280 million exploit involving its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, as investors claim it could have intervened. The lawsuit highlights Circle's prior ability to freeze funds, raising questions about their responsiveness.

SBI Holdings has launched SBI START Bonds, a 10 billion yen blockchain-based bond program for retail investors, offering interest payments and XRP token rewards. The initiative highlights SBI's partnership with Ripple and aims to integrate digital assets into traditional finance.

European companies are adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies that align with local regulations, in contrast to the U.S. debt-driven model. Key players like Germany's Bitcoin Group SE and France's Capital B focus on conservative positions, facing unique market constraints.

On April 17, Hong Kong interbank offered rates (HIBOR) increased across all tenors, with the one-month rate rising to 2.55143% and overnight rates hitting the highest level since January at 3.36536%.

HIVE Digital Technologies plans to raise $75 million via 0% exchangeable senior notes to enhance GPU procurement and data center growth. Following the announcement, its stock dropped 11.5%, underperforming the mining sector.

A trader turned 11 SOL into $337,000 in under two hours by using three wallets to buy 158.51 million ASTEROID tokens and later selling most for 1,539 SOL, while retaining 23.76 million tokens worth about $202,000.