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Intchains Advances AI Transformation and Boosts ETH Staking, with Over 8,000 ETH Staked

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**April 17 – Nasdaq-listed Intchains Group Limited announced its latest business updates today, disclosing its Ethereum (ETH) staking scale and AI-powered operational transformation plan.** As of April 16, the company has staked a total of 8,040 ETH: 1,000 ETH via the FalconX platform and 7,040 ETH on its in-house Goldshell Stake platform. A third party has also staked 1,363 ETH on Goldshell Stake. Intchains noted it’s pursuing a multi-platform strategy to maximize returns and diversify risk. Strategically, the firm is advancing an AI-empowered operational overhaul, focusing on chip/product development, market sales, and end-to-end business operations. The goal is to rebuild processes with automation and intelligent tools to boost decision-making efficiency. On cost control: Intchains cut its workforce by ~20% early in 2026 and plans to trim it further to a cumulative ~35%, targeting annual labor cost savings of ~20 million RMB. The adjustments stem from organizational streamlining and replacing repetitive manual tasks with technology. Management emphasized focusing on core mining machine technology and Ethereum asset strategies, leveraging AI to lift R&D and operational efficiency. The company plans to launch a new-generation mining machine in H2 2026 (subject to market conditions).
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Analyst: Iran's Statement on the Strait of Hormuz Did Not Provide Clear Information

April 17 – A shipping industry analyst told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Iran’s foreign minister announced Friday the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open” to vessels using Iran’s designated route—but the shipping sector still isn’t reassured maritime activity through the strait can resume. Lloyd’s List editor-in-chief Richard Meade said: “For shipping, this sounds promising, but right now it doesn’t give anyone clear enough information to make immediate decisions.” Iran’s foreign minister did not explicitly specify whether the country still intends to charge tolls for passing ships.

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The Fed's Rate Cut Probability for December Surges to Around 60%

As of April 17th, Fed Funds Futures imply the market is now pricing in roughly a 60% chance of a Fed rate cut by December. (FXStreet)

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Trump: Strait of Hormuz is Open, But Maritime Blockade Against Iran Will Remain Fully Operational

On April 17, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that the Strait of Hormuz is now open for unrestricted commercial activity, but the maritime blockade against Iran will remain fully in effect until the U.S.-Iran deal is fully completed.

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Official: US Military's Blockade on Iran Still in Place

On April 17, per Reuters, U.S. officials said the U.S. military’s blockade of Iran remains in place.

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Strait of Hormuz Fully Open, International Oil Prices Sharply Drop

On April 17, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the Strait of Hormuz was "fully open"—sparking immediate market expectations of recovering oil supplies and sending international oil prices sharply lower. Market data shows U.S. benchmark WTI crude plummeted more than 9% to roughly $84 a barrel intraday, while Brent crude fell below $90, dropping over 8% and erasing nearly all its weekly gains. European natural gas prices also declined simultaneously. Former President Donald Trump later confirmed the news in a tweet, stating Iran is ready to resume full passage through the strait. Markets also got a boost from potential progress on a deal: Earlier reports indicated the U.S. is considering unfreezing around $20 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for nuclear-related concessions, with both sides possibly restarting negotiations this weekend. During the recent conflict, the strait’s closure disrupted roughly 20% of global oil shipments, triggering drastic oil price

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In the past 1 hour, Crude Oil experienced a $23.68 million liquidation, with the main position being a long liquidation.

April 17th — Per Coinglass data, **$23.68 million in liquidations hit the crude oil market in the past hour**, with only $60k (0.06 million) tied to short positions. Affected trading pairs include xyz:CL (WTI Crude Oil Perpetual Futures) and XYZ:BRENTOIL. Crude oil liquidations ranked **3rd across all networks**, trailing only Bitcoin ($78.23M liquidated) and Ethereum ($31.38M liquidated). On the news front: Iran announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, driving WTI and Brent crude prices down **over 9%**.

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