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Vitalik Buterin promotes an update simplifying Ethereum node software

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2YyMzMtNDMwMy03NjlmLTgxMzItMjA0NjkxMzg5YmVjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Vitalik Buterin promotes an update simplifying Ethereum node software" class="type:primaryImage">The blockchain co-founder said the goal is to make the "self-sovereign" method of Ethereum users running their own nodes a user-friendly experience.

Individual investors are chasing oil’s Iran conflict surge, institutions are thinking what comes next

A popular oil fund pulled in $1 billion from investors in 9 days, while an ETF that tracks the S&P 500 shed $12.6 billion

Is a $130 Costco executive membership the new VIP status symbol?

Executive membership has grown by 9.1% to nearly 40 million — and these social-media stars are celebrating it in a viral video.

Bitcoin price teases key support reclaims with weekly close above $70K

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2FmNjctOWFiYy03NDY1LWE3ODQtMDgwY2Q0Njg2ZWY0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin price teases key support reclaims with weekly close above $70K" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin edged toward an important weekly close above $70,000 that would include a reclaim of an important 200-week trend line.

How Bitcoin and Gold reacted differently to the Iran war shock

During the Iran conflict, gold attracted safe-haven demand, while Bitcoin’s reaction reflected liquidity conditions and broader market sentiment rather than acting as a classic crisis hedge.

‘It’s all about oil’ as FedEx kicks off earnings this week

With results due this week from FedEx and retail names like Lululemon and Macy’s, we’ll likely hear more about consumers’ attitudes, as gas prices and shipping costs spike and the conflict widens in the Middle East.

Nvidia’s big GTC event is on deck, and the company faces a very high bar this year

Nvidia “is having a harder time moving the needle” these days, one analyst notes.

Forensic analysis uncovers draft of $5M deal tied to Milei’s Libra promotion: Report

Forensic analysis of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli’s phone reportedly uncovered a draft document outlining a $5 million payment tied to Milei’s promotion of the Libra token.

Stablecoin uncertainty could hurt banks more than crypto firms: Expert

Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may disadvantage banks, as crypto firms continue expanding while financial institutions wait for clearer rules.

Altseason is dead, expect shorter cycles and ‘violent’ rotations: Crypto exec

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWY5NTktMjdmZi03NDBhLWEwODItZTY1ODE2NTI0YjFh.jpg" alt="Altseason is dead, expect shorter cycles and ‘violent’ rotations: Crypto exec" class="type:primaryImage">Only a few crypto tokens will experience price rallies and asymmetric upside, while broad altcoin market rallies are a thing of the past.

Ethereum Foundation sells $10.2M worth of ETH to BitMine in OTC deal

The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million OTC sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine as part of its treasury management strategy to fund operations and ecosystem development.

Bitcoin whales are starting to accumulate again at $71K: Santiment

Santiment says the recent uptick in Bitcoin whale accumulation is a "positive reversal," and the platform is watching for retail selling to confirm a potential market bottom.

CLARITY Act 2026 odds 'extremely low' if not passed before April: Exec

While many in the industry believe stablecoin rewards are the only sticking point for the US CLARITY Act, a crypto executive said more obstacles could appear.

Changing Basel rules could unlock 'huge' liquidity for BTC: Analyst

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmU2M2MtNWYyMy03N2MyLWIwNTItODQ3ODEwY2E0MjIwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Changing Basel rules could unlock 'huge' liquidity for BTC: Analyst" class="type:primaryImage">Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.

11 stocks to harden your portfolio against Iran risk

Focus on stocks that are stable when investors flee to safety and stock-market liquidity dries up.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi scheme’

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2VkNzAtNzk3ZC03ZWE5LTk5MTItMjAwOGM4YjY1ZTczLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi scheme’" class="type:primaryImage">Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.

This MarketWatch portfolio of hated stocks is crushing the stock market in 2026

Pariah Capital’s strategy is one thing that’s been winning during the Iran conflict.

Why oil probably won’t go to $150 a barrel

Three reasons to be skeptical of the current panic.

The truth behind 401(k) withdrawal numbers: People aren’t being reckless — they’re desperate

The good news is that low-income workers taking out hardship withdrawals are still saving, thanks to auto-enrollment.

How to tackle your bucket list before it’s too late, according to the Oscar-nominated director of the film ‘Retirement Plan’

“I’m on top of the hill with a view in both directions,” reports John Kelly, whose animated short ponders life in retirement and the meaning of time.