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In many cases, when a market leader in a category raises prices, that clears the way for similar increases from its rivals. When Costcoraised its membership fees in Sept. 2024, for example, and did not see a drop in membership, that cleared the way for Sam’s Club to do the same this year. The pattern is consistent. When a market leader raises prices without losing customers, it often resets the ceiling for an entire industry. “The single most important decision in evaluating a business is pricing power,” Warren Buffet told the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission in 2010. “If you’ve got…

Stock market holiday: The Indian stock market will remain closed on Friday, May 1, next week on the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2026. This means that both exchanges – BSE and NSE – will be shut for trading on Friday.endeTrading activities across the equity, derivatives, and SLB segments will also remain closed on Friday next week.Additionally, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will be closed during the morning session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) but will operate in the evening session (5:00 PM – 11:55 PM).Stock market holidays in 2026Around 9 more holidays are scheduled for 2026. In May 2026, the…

Alpha Compute Corp. (NASDAQ: ALP), formerly AlphaTON Capital Corp., a pioneering technology leader in AI GPU-as-a-service (GPUaaS) and AI Confidential Compute, today provided an update on its previously announced acquisition of a 60% controlling interest in GAMEE, a leading mobile gaming platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Animoca Brands. The Company confirms that closing of the transaction is now expected in May 2026, following the completion of GAMEE’s 2025 annual financial audit, which is required as a condition to close. On September 30, 2025, AlphaTON Capital Corp. and Animoca Brands announced a non-binding letter of intent proposing equity and token…

A coalition of major DeFi protocols filed a Constitutional AIP on the Arbitrum forum Saturday morning asking the network’s DAO to release roughly $71 million in frozen ETH into DeFi United, the cross-protocol relief effort organized in the wake of last week’s $292 million Kelp DAO exploit. Aave Labs is listed as the lead author, joined by Kelp DAO, LayerZero, EtherFi, and Compound. The proposal seeks the release of 30,765.67 ETH that the Arbitrum Security Council froze and moved on April 21 after tracing it to addresses controlled by the exploiter. ETH was trading near $2,317 at the time of…

The Solana ecosystem has become the primary battleground for on-chain trading in 2026. With transaction speeds under 400 milliseconds and fees measured in fractions of a cent, Solana offers the infrastructure that high-frequency memecoin trading demands. But speed alone does not make a successful trader. The tools you use — specifically, the trading bot you choose — can be the difference between catching a 10x launch and watching it pump without you. Over a dozen Solana trading bots now compete for market share, each with different strengths, fee structures, and risk profiles. Choosing the wrong one costs money through higher…

Accounting used to be a career. It was long hours, but the promise of a six-figure salary, healthy benefits, and ownership in a firm. It was boring, but historically, it was a reliable ladder to the upper-middle class for those who sought its refuge. The Ghost of Accounting Past is still coasting on this reputation, but arguably, undeservingly. For years, the accounting field has seen diminished interest among young people due to education and exam demands, as well as long workweeks. The promise of a six-figure salary has simply not been attractive enough to justify these pursuits, especially amid worries…

Shares of opened sharply higher following Thursday night’s earnings report, with an immediate jump of greater than 20%. The stock is not only extending its recent rally but has also broken above its previous all-time high, last seen during the peak of the dot-com era in 2000. That’s a remarkable turnaround for a stock that was on its knees last summer. Intel has now gained more than 60% in less than a month and is up over 100% year to date. For a company that had spent the past few years struggling to regain relevance in the semiconductor space, this…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the US government has frozen $344 million in crypto linked to Iran, coinciding with Tether’s USDT freeze a few days ago. Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, broke the news on Wednesday that it has frozen $344 million in USDT stablecoins. The company disclosed that it came from two wallets linked to “unlawful conduct.” Tether has officially frozen $344 million in $USDT linked to illicit activities following a coordinated effort with law enforcement authorities.The latest enforcement action highlights several critical developments within the stablecoin ecosystem:✅Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino… pic.twitter.com/UaVrE7ultz— Blockzeit (@BlockzeitE) April 23, 2026…

The Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, removing the last major obstacle to Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the central bank’s next leader — a development with consequences for monetary policy and Bitcoin. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced the closure of the probe, which had been launched over alleged cost overruns on a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters.  Pirro said she was transferring the matter to the Fed’s own inspector general, calling for “a comprehensive report in short order.” She left open…

TAIPEI, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOYA BIT, a Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that it has become the world’s first crypto exchange to achieve BSI ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality certification. Bryn Sutton, Vice President of BSI, and Aiman Ali, Global Head of Sustainability, traveled to Taiwan to present the certification in person, reflecting BSI’s high regard for HOYA BIT. By integrating carbon governance, information transparency, and third-party auditing into its core operations, HOYA BIT has established a reliable framework for the digital asset industry. BSI is the world’s first national standards body, and its certifications are recognized by global…