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As the economy struggles and many Americans look for ways to save money, Costco has proven resilient. The chain has continued to grow its membership and retain nearly 90% of its members worldwide. That shift may signal a broader change in how middle-class shoppers are spending. “Costco’s jump in March 2026 sales isn’t just about cheap hot dogs. It’s proof that the middle class is retreating from the ‘convenience’ of the corner store and moving into saving at the warehouse,” RTMNexus CEO and TheStreet Advisor Dominick Miserandino shared with TheStreet. “At Q2 end, we had 40.4 million paid executive memberships,…

Georgetown, Cayman Islands, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire The three-year deal commits $3Bn in ETH to ETHGas’ High Performance Staking Service and marks a major step toward forward pricing infrastructure for Ethereum’s growing institutional settlement layer. ETHGas, a performance infrastructure bringing forward markets and execution guarantees to Ethereum, and ether.fi, the leading onchain banking alternative and non-custodial staking protocol, today announced a $3Bn commercial deal to advance the development of institutional-grade blockspace markets on Ethereum.  The Gap in Ethereum’s Market Infrastructure Ethereum currently allocates blockspace through a real-time spot auction with no mechanism for forward pricing, pre-purchase, or execution guarantees. Every…

Lubit, the pioneer in energy price prediction markets, has been selected as one of the Top 100 Startups for Paris Blockchain Week 2026, underscoring growing recognition of its novel approach at the intersection of energy markets and blockchain technology.    Interested parties can contact Lubit on telegram via the @lubit_markets handle and by joining the company’s official TG channel https://t.me/lubit_markets_news   The selection highlights Lubit’s emergence as a key innovator addressing one of the energy sector’s most persistent challenges: reliable price discovery in increasingly volatile and data-rich markets.   Kris Ewald, CEO of Lubit, also recently presented at the EcoSummit…

Singapore, Singapore, April 14th, 2026, Chainwire Printr V2 introduces five creator-selectable fee distribution models, configurable liquidity, anti-vamp protection, and a new on-chain mechanism called Proof of Belief (POB) staking. Live on 8 chains from day one. Printr, the omnichain token launchpad backed by Bybit Venture Studio, has launched Printr V2, a full infrastructure upgrade introducing five fee distribution models, configurable launch profiles, anti-vamp protection, and a new staking mechanism called Proof of Belief (POB). The update arrives as the memecoin launchpad market faces structural challenges. The memecoin market lost 61% of its total value in 2025, with fewer than 1%…

Major cryptocurrencies are rising alongside gains in U.S. equities as oil prices shed the war premium built up in recent weeks. But broader market participation remains elusive and limited to only a few coins. Bitcoin BTC$74,374.09 and ether (ETH) have risen 5% and 9%, respectively, in the past 24 hours as digital asset treasury firms like Strategy (MSTR) and Bitmine (BMNR) sustain strong demand and traders seek bullish exposure via futures. More importantly, perpetual funding rates are positive, but remain below 10% for both assets, indicating healthy demand for bullish bets without signs of overheating — a Goldilocks scenario.Solana’s SOL…

CryptoDirectories Press, Choosing the right Layer-1 blockchain is essential for investors, developers, and DeFi enthusiasts. With so many options available, understanding the key differences in consensus mechanisms, tokenomics, and liquidity incentives is critical. In this article, we compare Berachain with other major Layer-1 blockchains to highlight its unique features and growth potential. For a detailed overview of Berachain, see our pillar article. Overview of Layer-1 Blockchains What is a Layer-1 Blockchain? A Layer-1 blockchain is the foundational network that processes transactions, secures the network, and hosts smart contracts. These blockchains serve as the base layer for DeFi, NFTs, and other…

A published report says that United Airlines has pitched senior government officials on whether it could get permission to merge with American Airlines, a transaction that if completed would lead to carrier controlling a third of the market.

PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration on behalf of the United States Department of Justice regarding the OneCoin Cryptocurrency Remission Program (“Remission Program”). What is this about? The Department of Justice has commenced a petition for remission process to compensate fraud victims who invested in the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, OneCoin, between 2014 and 2019. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York filed a number of OneCoin-related prosecutions in the Southern District of New York. Between 2014 and 2019, Ruja Ignatova and Karl Sebastian Greenwood, co-founders…

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Pharos Network, the Financial Layer 1 blockchain built for RealFi, announced the launch of its “Stake Before the Stake” incentive campaign. Supported exclusively by OKX Wallet, this strategic initiative aims to establish a capital foundation and foster community alignment ahead of the upcoming Pharos Mainnet launch. Through a dedicated campaign supported by OKX Wallet, global users can participate in a structured staking framework to earn up to 16% annualized yield (APY) and qualify for future Pharos airdrops. The campaign provides a transparent and accessible entry point for early adopters to engage with the Pharos ecosystem as it moves toward its…