πŸ“ˆ Finance & Markets

April 29th, 2026

Today's top 3 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

Yahoo Finance

Ethereum ICO Whale Who Turned $3,100 Into $23M Wakes Up After a Decade

A dormant Ethereum wallet linked to a 2014 ICO participant has reactivated after roughly ten years, revealing a staggering return that turned a modest $3,100 investment into approximately $23 million. The move has drawn attention from on-chain analysts tracking long-dormant early adopter addresses. It serves as a sharp reminder of the extraordinary wealth created by Ethereum's earliest believers β€” and the wallets still sitting untouched from that era.

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Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Values continue to fall this week

Bitcoin and Ethereum extended their weekly losses on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as selling pressure continued to weigh on the market's two largest cryptocurrencies. The sustained decline signals ongoing bearish sentiment among investors, with no clear catalyst yet emerging to reverse the trend. Traders will be watching closely for any macroeconomic triggers or institutional moves that could shift momentum.

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OPEC+ set to agree another oil output hike without UAE, sources say

OPEC+ is moving toward approving another increase in oil production, this time proceeding without the participation of the UAE, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move signals growing fractures within the alliance as individual member interests increasingly diverge from collective strategy. A deal without one of its key Gulf producers could weigh on oil prices and raise fresh questions about OPEC+'s long-term cohesion.

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Finance & Markets β€” April 29th, 2026 - Daily Direct