Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: Iran and Oman have reached an agreement to continue expert-level consultations on the Strait of Hormuz. (Jinshi)

Vietnam is ramping up its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at higher prices as the ongoing conflict in Iran disrupts global supply chains. Bloomberg posted on X that the country is preparing for above-average temperatures in the coming weeks, which is driving the increased demand for energy resources. The geopolitical tensions have led to a tightening of LNG supplies worldwide, impacting prices and availability. As Vietnam anticipates rising temperatures, the need for reliable energy sources becomes more pressing, prompting the nation to secure additional LNG imports despite the elevated costs. This situation underscores the broader challenges faced by countries reliant on energy imports amid geopolitical instability.

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According to Odaily citing SoSoValue data, during the trading week (Eastern Time April 20 to April 24), Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $155 million.The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest net inflow last week was Blackrock’s ETHA, with a weekly net inflow of $138 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $11.97 billion. This was followed by Blackrock’s ETHB, which saw a weekly net inflow of $60.9053 million, with its historical total net inflow reaching $456 million.The Ethereum spot ETF with the largest net outflow last week was Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETHE, with a weekly net outflow of $49.2393 million, bringing its historical total net outflow to $5.25 billion.As of press time, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs stands at $13.79 billion, with the ETF net asset ratio (market cap relative to Ethereum's total market cap) at 4.91%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached $12.00 billion.

OpenAI is reportedly working with MediaTek and Qualcomm to develop mobile processors, according to Jin10. The collaboration aims to produce these processors by 2028, marking a significant advancement in mobile technology.

SK Hynix shares continued their upward trend, increasing by 7%. According to Jin10, the South Korean semiconductor company has seen a notable rise in its stock price, reflecting positive investor sentiment.

He Yi responded on the X platform, stating that her previous remarks regarding YZiLabs' investment were intended to refer to "Chinese-owned AI companies," and that the content had been over-interpreted. Earlier reports indicated that He Yi stated YZiLabs had invested in a Chinese AI large-scale model company, leading to market speculation that it might be related to Kimi's parent company, Moonshadow.

According to Odaily citing SoSoValue data, last week's trading days (April 20 to April 24, Eastern Time) saw a net inflow of $824 million into Bitcoin spot ETFs.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest net inflow last week was BlackRock's ETF IBIT, with a weekly net inflow of $733 million. IBIT's total historical net inflow now stands at $65.37 billion. The second was the Ark & 21Shares ETF ARKB, with a weekly net inflow of $59.6 million, bringing its total historical net inflow to $1.61 billion.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest net outflow last week was Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust GBTC, with a weekly net outflow of $59.01 million. GBTC's total historical net outflow has now reached $26.22 billion.As of press time, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $102.64 billion, with the ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of Bitcoin's total market cap) reaching 6.60%. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $58.23 billion.

On April 25, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a luncheon at Mar-a-Lago, where he delivered a speech lasting approximately 45 minutes. According to Odaily, the topics covered included the cryptocurrency industry, the Iran conflict, and President Joe Biden. White House correspondent Sander Lutz reported that Trump expressed his desire for the CLARITY Act to be passed and indicated he would sign it immediately. However, he did not provide further specific details, leaving some industry insiders hoping for more information on this significant legislation for the crypto sector.

In an interview broadcast on April 26, Ibrahim Aziz, chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Islamic Parliament, said that tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz must be settled in the Iranian rial, and that ships and cargo associated with Israel will not be allowed to pass under any circumstances. (CCTV International News)

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