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Gate News message, April 22 — Vitalik Buterin stated in a dialogue with Xiao Feng that mature post-quantum cryptography solutions already exist, expressing a preference for the GeoHash algorithm. He noted that Ethereum's vision extends beyond merely becoming a post-quantum chain—the network also

Gate News message, April 22 — China's crewed spaceflight program has completed its first selection of foreign astronauts, with two Pakistani candidates chosen as finalists, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office. The two will arrive in China in coming weeks as trainee astronauts to p

Gate News message, April 22 — Horizon Robotics unveiled China's first cabin-driving fusion autonomous vehicle intelligence chip, Starry 6P, at its annual technology product launch event. The chip features 650 TOPS of computing power, 5nm automotive-grade process technology, and 273 GB/s

Gate News message, April 22 — Samsung Electronics has ordered 2,031 employees across 143 units to remain on duty during a planned strike, citing South Korea's Labor Union Act requirement to maintain safety protection facilities. The unions plan an 18-day walkout from May 21 to June 7, with a rally s

Altman on Core Memory recounts failed OpenAI governance talks with Elon Musk: stages of compromise toward a for-profit model, Musk's demands for majority stake and CEO control, Altman opposing absolute power, with trial looming. Abstract: Sam Altman details, on Core Memory, failed negotiations with Elon Musk over OpenAI governance, outlining moves toward a for-profit model, Musk's demands for majority stake and CEO authority, and Altman's rejection of absolute control; the litigation looming with a trial set for April 27.

Brockman cites GPT-5.4 Pro solving a new Erdős problem as proof of sudden model leaps, and OpenAI hints at personalized writing advances while noting existing gaps in 'soul' and a forthcoming model. Abstract: The piece reports two OpenAI disclosures from the Core Memory podcast: a GPT-5.4 Pro milestone solving an Erdős problem, signaling rapid capability gains with broad implications; and OpenAI's plan for a new model to deliver more personalized, soulful writing, addressing critiques of LLM subjectivity.

Uzbekistan launched the Besqala Mining Valley zone in Karakalpakstan with tax exemptions until 2035; miners must bank revenue in Uzbekistan and pay 1% monthly to the zone, with use of renewables allowed. Abstract: Uzbekistan established Besqala Mining Valley in Karakalpakstan as a state-backed crypto mining zone. It provides tax exemptions through 2035, requires miners to deposit all revenue in Uzbek banks, imposes a 1% monthly levy to zone authorities, and permits mining with renewables, hydrogen, and grid power.

Ondo's team moved $34 million worth of tokens to a new wallet on April 22; analysts warn such transfers often funnel to centralized exchanges, potentially causing price declines.

Gate News message, April 22 — At Fuyao Glass' annual shareholder meeting yesterday (April 21), founder Cao Dewang, now honorary chairman after stepping down from the board in October 2025, addressed concerns over U.S. tariffs and geopolitical risks. "If tariffs make the business unprofitable, I

Gate News message, April 22 — Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has publicly responded to two attacks on his residence for the first time during a Core Memory podcast appearance. Altman stated that similar incidents are likely to occur in the future, though he did not elaborate on the details of the attack

Shanghai reports one new generative AI service registered by April 21, 2026, bringing Shanghai's total to 158 under interim measures requiring regulatory registration. Abstract: This brief notes that Shanghai's cyberspace administration announced that as of April 21, 2026, one new generative AI service completed registration, bringing the total to 158. The move follows the Generative Artificial Intelligence Service Management Interim Measures, which require providers to register with regulatory authorities.

Gate News message, April 22 — According to analyst Darkfost, altcoin trading volume share on a major centralized exchange reached 51%, up significantly from 31% in early March, while Bitcoin and Ethereum shares fell to 30% and 17% respectively. Ethereum's trading volume share declined sharply from

Ripple CEO Garlinghouse says there is about a 75% chance of a final resolution by end of April, signaling progress in the long-running case and its broader implications for digital asset regulation.

PicWe announces public beta of PicWe Wallet, an AI-agent-enabled, on-device key wallet with no recovery phrases. It supports multi-chain assets, swaps, AI-accessible automation, and aims to unify RWA infrastructure. PicWe has launched the public beta of PicWe Wallet, an AI Agent-enabled wallet that stores keys on-device, eliminates recovery phrases, and keeps critical operations local. The beta supports multi-chain asset management, swaps, and stablecoin-based fees while enabling programmable AI interactions. Broader PicWe initiatives position the platform as unified infrastructure for real-world assets, enabling issuance, circulation, settlement, cross-border payments, tokenization, and supply-chain coordination for enterprise use cases.

Abraxas Capital boosted its BTC long by 54 BTC (~$4.2M) in two hours, taking longs to $5M at $77,450 avg. After closing shorts on April 12, it began a rolling long build-up. Abraxas Capital increased BTC exposure on Hyperliquid by 54 BTC in two hours, signaling a rolling long build-up after closing shorts.

Open-sourced ml-intern, Hugging Face's autonomous ML research agent that reads papers, curates data, trains, evaluates, and iterates across science, medicine, and math. Abstract: Hugging Face's ml-intern is an open-source autonomous ML research agent that reads papers, curates datasets, trains on local or cloud GPUs, evaluates results, and iterates improvements. Built on smolagents with CLI and web interfaces, it navigates arXiv/HF Papers, HF Hub, and HF Jobs. Demonstrations span science, medicine, and mathematics, showing end-to-end automation and performance gains.

During a Foresight News event, Vitalik Buterin outlined two levels of simplification—interface-level tweaks and broader system-level changes—and argued that Ethereum’s growth depends on reducing system complexity to boost participation by users and developers. Buterin distinguishes interface vs. system-level simplification; for Ethereum, reducing system complexity is crucial to boost user and developer participation and overall adoption.

Summary: JPMorgan lifts 2026 S&P 500 to 7,600, 2027 to 385 EPS, driven by AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions; forward P/E stays 22x, potential to 23x and ~8,000 if tensions fall; warns of short-term consolidation amid oil and geopolitical risks. Abstract: JPMorgan’s strategy team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, raised the year-end S&P 500 forecast to 7,600 from 7,200, citing renewed AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions. 2026 EPS is boosted to $330 and 2027 to $385, with the forward multiple held at 22x; a quicker geopolitical resolution could lift the multiple to 23x and push 2026 toward 8,000. The AI theme gained momentum after Anthropic unveiled Mythos, with about two-thirds of AI-related S&P 500 stocks outperforming. Risks include higher oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions, suggesting a potential short-term consolidation before further gains.

Summary: Capital Group's American Funds EUPAC Fund raised its Metaplanet (3350.T) stake by 2.79 million shares to 3.85 million, about $8.8 million, with BitcoinTreasuries.NET monitoring the move. Abstract: Capital Group's American Funds EUPAC Fund boosted its Metaplanet stake, adding 2.79 million shares to 3.85 million (~$8.8 million), a move tracked by BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

Gate News message, April 22 — Dar Albalad for Business Solutions Company, a Saudi IT services provider, is pursuing the first initial public offering in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region since the start of the Iran war. The company will float 21 million shares, representing 30 percent of