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HDFC Bank recently announced changes to three of its mass market premium credit cards: BizPower, Diners Club Privilege, and most importantly Regalia Gold due to its sheer volume of active credit cards in circulation. These changes take effect between May and July 2026. Here’s everything you need to know: Changes to Lounge Access Regalia Gold cardholders will get 3 domestic lounge visits per quarter (instead of 12/Yr), only if you spend at least ₹60,000 in the previous quarter. The good news is that the 6 international lounge visits per year (via Priority Pass) remain unchanged with no spend requirement. BizPower cardholders will get 2 domestic…

The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing a sharp wave of closures as the ongoing bear market exposes vulnerabilities across decentralized finance, NFTs, wallets, and gaming. In early April 2026, a DeFi analyst highlighted 21 projects that have announced shutdowns or major service reductions in recent months. While some crypto and web3 focused teams are pivoting to core strengths, many cite unsustainable costs, fading user engagement, and insufficient liquidity as decisive factors. 21 crypto projects are shutting down if you have assets on any of these, move them out 1. Fantasy top (@fantasy_top_) → Core mode sunset ~mid-June 2. Magic Eden ME…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin rose with the rest of the crypto market on Monday after President Donald Trump struck a mixed tone on a possible deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a relief rally that lifted prices but left the broader market setup unresolved.According to CryptoSlate’s data, the largest cryptocurrency briefly climbed above $70,000 before retracing to around $69,500. This had helped push the total crypto market capitalization up to $2.5 trillion, an 11-day high.The move followed two conflicting messages from Trump over the weekend. In a Truth Social post, he warned that Iran would…

We’re thrilled to announce that OKB is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading OKB trading is live as of April 3, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about this asset: X Layer (OKB) OKB is the native gas token of X Layer, a high-performance Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack. Beyond powering network transactions, OKB sits at the heart…

Platform is a new team inside the EF with one goal: Deliver the strongest possible Ethereum platform, where L1 and L2s are best positioned to support users, apps, and all organizations building on Ethereum. This requires improving the L1 <> L2 relationship, so that we grow as a mutually reinforcing system across each layer. Since the rollup-centric roadmap was first proposed 5 years ago, an ecosystem of chains has grown up around the Ethereum L1. The early mental model of rollups has given way to a network of differentiated L2s, each with distinct and valuable economies, extending Ethereum’s core properties…

As the sun sets on the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the 12th edition of Fintech Americas has officially drawn to a close. Operating as a powerhouse member of the Money20/20 family, the three-day event (March 24–26) served as a hemispheric crossroads for over 1,800 leaders, 200 speakers, and 100 innovators dedicated to redefining the financial landscape across North and Latin America.The 2026 conference centered on a provocative and timely theme: “The 4th Dimension: AI with a Soul”. As the financial sector races toward widespread automation, the agenda focused heavily on moving beyond the “black box” of algorithms to ensure responsible implementation.The…

The MTF Trend Indicator MT4 steps in to solve that gap. It shows trend direction from higher timeframes directly on the active chart, helping traders align entries with broader market flow. Instead of guessing the bigger picture, traders can see it clearly and act with more confidence. Here’s how it works in real trading conditions and where it fits best. What the MTF Trend Indicator MT4 Is The MTF Trend Indicator MT4 is a multi-timeframe trend-following tool designed for MetaTrader 4. Its main purpose is simple: show higher timeframe trend direction without switching charts. Traders can analyze momentum on the…

Hiring your first employee is a big step. It usually means your business is growing and you’re ready to take some of the pressure off yourself. But it also comes with responsibility, and many first-time employers underestimate just how much structure is needed from the start. One of the most costly mistakes employers make is hiring someone without putting clear systems and expectations in place. It sounds simple, but it creates a ripple effect of problems that can quickly become expensive.  The Real Mistake Employers Make: Lack of Structure When you hire without clear guidelines, your employee is left to…

Many Canadian companies offer dividends, but only a select few are reliable investments to hold when markets get bumpy. These dividend-paying stocks are supported by businesses with strong fundamentals and defensive business models that allow them to remain stable even when broader markets become uncertain. Such companies tend to operate in resilient sectors and maintain consistent revenue streams, enabling them to continue generating profits across varying economic conditions. Their ability to sustain operations and maintain profitability during downturns makes them appealing to investors seeking stability and income. In addition, many of these firms have long track records of paying and…

Crypto has added to a Sunday rally, with bitcoin BTC$69,836.30 rising above $70,000 in quiet post-Easter U.S. trading hours.The gains come alongside a modest advance in the major stock market averages ahead of President Trump’s Tuesday ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Just past the noon hour on the East Coast, the Nasdaq is higher by 0.45% and the S&P 500 by 0.3%.Bitcoin is now higher by nearly 4% over the past 24 hours, with ether, XRP and solana posting similar gains.Contrarian bitcoin bulls — as bitcoin crashed to $60,000 in early February — first took hope…