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Gate News 消息，据LeverFi项目方公告，LeverFi (LEVER) 代币即将兑换为Sedunia (SED) 新代币。 Gate将于2026年4月18日11:00 (UTC+8) 下架LeverFi (LEVER)交易服务，包括LEVER_USDT现货交易对和量化网格。同时，Gate已暂停LEVER的充值服务。用户需通过项目方指定渠道自行完成代币兑换，建议在4月21日前将LEVER代币提现至个人钱包。 正在执行的LEVER量化交易策略需提前调整，否则将在下架前被强制停止。

Elon Musk's xAI will provide computing power to programming startup Cursor, utilizing thousands of GPUs to train its new code model. This shift enhances xAI’s role in computing services, potentially increasing revenue and addressing operational costs amid ongoing losses.

Vale reported strong first-quarter results, with iron ore production rising to 69.7 million tonnes and sales increasing by 4%. Copper production also grew by 13%, while nickel reached a five-year high. Financial statements will be released on April 28.

Slash, a US-based financial startup, raised $100 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.4 billion. The funding will enhance its services for 5,000 companies, boosting features like expense management and global payment access.

Gulf Edge Co. has partnered with Kore.ai to utilize AI for enterprise solutions in Thailand's telecom, banking, insurance, healthcare, and public sectors. The collaboration aims to enhance AI adoption as Thailand's AI market is projected to grow significantly by 2030.

Hesai Technology has launched KOSMO, an AI-powered device for comprehensive 3D spatial capture, aimed at advancing robotics with high-quality data. The company also announced its entry into the robotic power module market.

Bitcoin miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, exceeding 2025's total sales. Key players include MARA, Riot, and Core Scientific. Miner profitability is declining as hash prices fall below breakeven, with reserves down from 1.86 million to 1.80 million BTC.

Bengaluru-based e-pharmacy Plazza, founded by Aman Priyadarshi in 2024, seeks to raise $12-$15 million in funding for expansion. The company aims to grow from 2 to 20 stores by year-end using a franchise model.

A report by the Hong Kong Institute of Finance reveals that 74% of global financial institutions foresee growth in transition finance, with Asia-Pacific showing 91% optimism. It emphasizes collaboration, regulatory clarity, and innovation to enhance sustainable finance.

TrendAI has partnered with Anthropic to integrate Claude models into its platform, enhancing threat research and AI security operations. This collaboration aims to identify vulnerabilities before production, reflecting the industry's shift toward AI security.

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.