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OpenAI aims for 30GW of computing by 2030 to meet rising AI demands, with 8GW completed of a 10GW 2025 target. The expansion signals a strategy to scale infrastructure for next-generation AI development and deployment. OpenAI intends to reach 30GW of computing power by 2030 to accommodate growing AI demands, having already completed 8GW of a 10GW target for 2025. The move reflects a strategic expansion of infrastructure to support next-generation AI development and deployment.

Gate News message, April 22 — OpenSea has rolled out mobile perpetuals (Perps) trading functionality to select beta users and will launch a five-day trading contest beginning April 23 at 5 a.m. UTC+8. The competition is restricted to mobile beta testers, with all participants receiving an initial

360 Digital Security's AI-driven agent claims to have found about 1,000 new vulnerabilities, including in Office and OpenClaw; AI now core to discovery and exploit-chain prep, rivaling Mythos. Abstract: A Bloomberg-cited report notes that 360 Digital Security Group’s AI-driven Vulnerability Discovery Agent identified nearly 1,000 previously unknown vulnerabilities in recent months, including in Microsoft Office and the OpenClaw framework. The firm says AI has become the core engine of vulnerability discovery and has announced an AI tool to accelerate exploit-chain construction. Benincasa characterizes 360 as a competitor to Anthropic’s Mythos, based on Natto Thoughts’ review of the company’s Chinese-language announcements.

Gate News message, April 22 — Webull Corporation announced that its board approved a share repurchase program of up to $100 million, allowing the company to buy back its Class A ordinary shares over the next 12 months. The program will be funded through existing cash reserves and future cash

Gate News message, April 22 — According to Coinglass data, 34.98 million USDT were transferred from a major CEX to an unknown wallet at 23:13 UTC on April 22.

Abstract: Investa secures direct FCA authorization, becoming a fully licensed UK operator, with £3.5m raised from crowdfunding and angel investors including Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BofA, UBS, and HSBC. It offers 225k+ option contracts on a zero-commission basis as retail activity rises and regulators intensify risk oversight. Summary: Investa receives FCA direct authorization to become a fully licensed UK firm, raises £3.5m, and offers 225k+ zero-commission options as retail activity rises; regulators track risk as competition grows.

Gate News message, April 22 — An internal presentation from International Finance Bank (IFB), surfaced by crypto researcher SMQKE, confirms that XRP functions as the settlement mechanism within Ripple's Interledger Protocol (ILP) STREAM protocol, positioning it as a live payment rail rather than a t

Gate News message, April 22 — Volo Protocol, a yield vault operator on Sui, announced yesterday (April 21) that it has begun freezing stolen assets following a $3.5 million exploit. Hackers looted WBTC, XAUm, and USDG from Volo Vaults, marking the latest major DeFi security breach in a

Gate News message, April 22 — Most Chinese commodity futures advanced during the night session close on April 22. No. 20 rubber led gains with a 2.4% increase, while rubber, urea, glass, soybeans, fuel oil, low-sulfur fuel oil, and soda ash each rose more

Gate News message, April 22 — According to Gate's market data, the euro-to-dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) fell to 1.1715, marking the lowest level since April 13.

MicroStrategy aims for 7.5% of Bitcoin supply, implying $10M per BTC; as of Apr 19 it held 815,061 BTC (~3.88%) for $61.56B, needing ~3.62% more to target saturation in Saylor’s long‑term accumulation plan. Abstract: MicroStrategy seeks to accumulate roughly 7.5% of Bitcoin supply, a threshold Saylor suggests could push BTC to about $10 million and slow purchases thereafter. By April 19 it owned 815,061 BTC (≈3.88% of supply) for $61.56B and would require about 3.62 percentage points more to reach the target, indicating a approaching saturation of its long-run accumulation strategy.

Gate News message, April 22 — The U.S. dollar index has fallen approximately 2.3% from its March peak, marking its worst monthly performance since August 2025, as easing Middle East tensions reduce safe-haven demand and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts intensify. Major financial

IDF accuses Hezbollah of a drone attack and weapons caches south of the Lebanon frontline; two armed men who breached the frontline were killed by an airstrike. Abstract: The briefing reports a Hezbollah ceasefire violation via a drone attack on soldiers south of the frontline in southern Lebanon, with the drone intercepted and threats to civilians and troops addressed. It also notes Hezbollah weapon caches found south of the frontline and an airstrike that killed two armed individuals who crossed the frontline in the Saluki area.

Gate News message, April 22 — The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Wednesday that crude oil inventories increased by 1.9 million barrels to 465.7 million barrels in the week ending April 17, against expectations of a 1.2 million barrel decline. Gasoline and refined fuel inventor

A new wallet address 0xf860 withdrew 18,000 ETH (~$43.22 million) from a major exchange and transferred the funds to BitGo; on-chain data shows no prior activity for this wallet. Abstract: A newly created wallet address withdrew 18,000 ETH (about $43.22 million) from a major exchange and moved the funds to BitGo; the on-chain record shows no prior transaction history for the wallet.

Gate News message, April 22 — Hyperliquid has established the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) in the United States, funded by the Hyper Foundation. The initiative aims to secure legal clarity and protections for U.S. users and developers, with a focus on on-chain perpetual futures contracts. HPC wi

Tempo and Felix partner to enable remittances via WhatsApp; Felix has processed over $5B for 1M+ users across 9 Latin American corridors and will integrate Tempo to lower fees and enable sub-second settlements. Abstract: Tempo announced a partnership with Felix to enable cross-border remittances via WhatsApp. Felix, which has processed over $5 billion for more than one million users across nine Latin American corridors, will integrate Tempo into its settlement infrastructure to lower fees and achieve sub-second settlement efficiency at scale.

Quantinuum reportedly filed for a U.S. IPO without disclosing financial terms; valued at about $10 billion last September, the quantum startup joins a growing wave of companies seeking public funding. Abstract: Quantinuum, Honeywell's quantum computing subsidiary, reportedly filed for a U.S. IPO without disclosing financial terms; valued at roughly $10 billion in September, it is part of a growing trend of quantum startups pursuing public listings.