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The intersection of global conflict and digital finance has reached a fever pitch as legislative decisions in Washington ripple through the crypto markets. How the recent legislative deadlock over the Trump Iran war power will steer the trajectory of Bitcoin in 2026 remains the definitive question for global investors. Key takeaways Bitcoin plummeted to a 2026 low of $65,834 on April 3, 2026, following escalating executive rhetoric regarding military strikes. The US House of Representatives rejected the war powers resolution with a 213–214 vote on April 16, 2026. Oil prices surged above $106 per barrel in mid-April 2026, intensifying the financial…

Achieving the EU’s climate neutrality ambitions requires a next generation of power electronics capable of reliable, fast and efficient operation in the new energy generation and distribution environment. As part of the EU funded NOVETROL project, the Eaton ERL team in Prague is developing new current control and limitation techniques to enhance monitoring, protection and dynamic regulation of high current systems. In our previous contribution [1], we have described the current limiting concept, which integrates the variable extraordinary magnetoresistance (EMR) element with a magnetic field generator.In this contribution, we are presenting the steps followed during the design of the magnetic field…

New report highlights four potential outcomes that could change long-term wealth management decision making. Given the ups and downs of recent years, looking ahead to 2050 seems challenging. But it’ll be the time when today’s core working age cohort will be approaching what we still think of as retirement age, so future gazing also seems prudent. That’s especially true in light of a sweeping new analysis from Boston Consulting Group which suggests investors and advisors should rethink long-term strategy, warning that the global economy could evolve along dramatically different paths by mid-century. Drawing on more than 100 megatrends and a…

Argus Partners and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised on Bessemer Venture Partners’ USD31 million investment in India-based Sukino Healthcare Solutions, a provider of home healthcare, assisted living services and rehabilitation. The transaction involved both a primary investment and a secondary purchase from existing investors. Partner Suvojit Halder, with support from associate Nandini Agrawal, led the transaction team counselling Bessemer Venture. Argus Partners advised Sukino Healthcare, while Veda Corp was the investment banker. Bessemer Venture Partners is an American venture capital and private equity firm, while Sukino has centres located in Bengaluru, Kochi and Coimbatore. Source link

The privacy-focused crypto wallet Mixin announced today the launch of its U-based perpetual contract (a derivative priced in USDT). Unlike traditional exchanges, Mixin has taken a new approach by “liberating” derivative trading from isolated matching engines and embedding it into the instant messaging environment.Users can directly open positions within the app with leverage of up to 200x, while sharing positions, discussing strategies, and copy trading within private communities. Trading, social interaction, and asset management are integrated into the same interface.Simplified Trading Experience: No KYC Required, Opening a Position in Five StepsBased on its non-custodial architecture, Mixin has eliminated friction from…

Credit: Image by kathrynlerro from Pixabay Fire prevention education is a critically important, cost-effective strategy for mitigating the devastating impacts of wildfires, especially in vulnerable Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Research demonstrates that because the vast majority of ignitions are human-caused—stemming from both accidents and deliberate acts like incendiary fires—targeted educational programs represent a vital intervention point for public safety. By informing communities about high-risk behaviors and promoting fire-safe practices, education helps reduce both the frequency and severity of human-caused ignitions. Moreover, studies on the economic dimensions and optimal timing of these programs confirm that prevention education is not merely a…

As of the close of trading on April 20, 2026, the gold market is experiencing an intriguing “divergence”: geopolitical tensions are reigniting, yet gold prices are under pressure and falling. On Monday, following news that the U.S. Navy had seized an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and that the ceasefire agreement was on the verge of collapse, international oil prices surged more than 5%. However, gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, unexpectedly slipped 0.5% to close at $4,804.44 per ounce, hitting a one-week low. At the same time, the U.S. dollar index and 10-year Treasury yields both moved higher,…

The Kospi index rose 2.01%% from the previous session after breaking above its all-time intraday high. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan said the Kospi could top 8,000 and reach as high as 8,500, respectively. Foreign and institutional investors were net buyers, SK Hynix rose to a record 1.2 million won, and the won strengthened against the dollar. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisKospi rises above 6,350 in intraday trading SK Hynix extends record rally above 1.2 million won JPMorgan sees Kospi reaching 8,500 Photo: Shutterstock South Korea’s Kospi recovered to its prewar level despite uncertainty over…

Claim 30% Off TipRanksSidus Space, Inc. Class A ( (SIDU) ) has provided an announcement. On April 19, 2026, Sidus Space, Inc. entered into a placement agency agreement with ThinkEquity LLC to conduct a best-efforts registered direct offering of 13,453,700 shares of Class A common stock, or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof, at $4.35 per share for expected gross proceeds of approximately $58.5 million. The securities are being issued under an effective shelf registration, with closing anticipated on April 21, 2026, and the company plans to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. Under the agreement,…

ET Intelligence Group: Net inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged to a record ₹68,867 crore in FY26, lifting their share of overall mutual fund industry inflows to nearly 10%, sharply above the historical range of 1-3%. Amid heightened market volatility driven by geopolitical risks, net inflows jumped 364% year-on-year, or more than four-and-a-half times, marking the fastest growth across all mutual fund categories, including equity, debt and hybrid, according to Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data. The FY26 inflows far exceeded the earlier annual range of ₹700-15,000 crore, making it an exceptional year for gold ETFs. In…