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Sam’s hours are expanding starting October 12, 2025, with most warehouse clubs now operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays—a significant shift from the previous 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule. This change reflects growing retail confidence even as inflation concerns persist right now. The updated Sam’s hours today signal sustained consumer demand, and Sam’s hours sunday are now aligned with weekday operations at most locations across the country. Also Read: Trump Upends India’s Grand Strategy: Shift Toward Russia-China Bloc Sam’s hours and Consumer Spending Drive U.S. Retail Optimism Source: The US Sun Extended Store Hours Signal Stronger Consumer Demand The warehouse club didn’t make the decision to extend Sam’s hours lightly, and it comes after considerable member feedback. Steven Zapata, director of corporate communications at Sam’s Club, confirmed to USA Today that members provided overwhelming feedback that led to the changes. The new Sam...

Arthur Hayes says the four-year Bitcoin cycle is dead and the current bull run can continue, powered by abundant liquidity. As the four-year anniversary of the current cycle approaches, traders have been questioning whether this bull run is ending, but BitMEX co-founder Hayes says past cycles ended because of monetary tightening, not the cycle. Hayes sees Fed rate cuts and easing in China and other nations as factors that will continue supporting Bitcoin’s bull market. “Listen to our monetary masters in Washington and Beijing,’’ he said in a blog post . ‘’They clearly state that money shall be cheaper and more plentiful. Therefore, Bitcoin continues to rise in anticipation of this highly probable future. The king is dead, long live the king!” Bitcoin Cycles Don’t Revolve Around Halving Events, Says Hayes In the past, analysts have used the Bitcoin halvings as a landmark to determine BTC’s cycle stages. This is because the event,...

A crypto trader identified as 0xd0a2 has netted some of the most staggering profits this year. On-chain data shows that they bought 19.8 million Binance Life (币安人生) tokens, worth about $3,500, when the project’s market cap was under $100,000.   However, as the meme coin’s market valuation exploded to more than $420 million, the investment was suddenly worth $7.9 million (a 2,260x return).  The tradersold 1.3 million tokens to recover the initial stake, but still holds 18.5 million as the largest Binance Life holder. BNB Chain meme token frenzy 币安人生 price action. Source: Lookonchain The frenzy comes amid a broader meme rally across the BNB Chain, as other cryptos have also posted mind-boggling gains. For instance, 4 (FOUR) is up 60% on the weekly chart at the time of writing. Further data suggests that over 100,000 on-chain traders have bought into new meme coins so far, with 70% of them in the green, of which dozens have posted $1 million ...

Deutsche Bank has issued a bullish forecast, predicting that both Bitcoin (BTC) and gold will likely appear on central bank balance sheets by 2030 as reserve assets. In a new report titled “Gold’s reign, Bitcoin’s rise” , the bank argued that Bitcoin’s declining volatility and rising legitimacy are increasingly making it resemble gold, positioning it as a modern hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk. The bank noted that both assets are benefiting from a global trend of central banks diversifying away from the weakening U.S. dollar. This dynamic has pushed Bitcoin to a new record high above $125,000, while gold has rallied nearly 40% year-to-date, approaching the $4,000 mark. According to Deutsche Bank analysts Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon, Bitcoin’s trajectory mirrors gold’s historical role.  Just as gold transitioned from being viewed with skepticism to becoming a cornerstone of financial security, Bitcoin is following a similar path. Its fixe...

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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a surge in capital inflows, with over $100 billion added in just 24 hours, as digital assets continue their short-term bullish momentum. As of press time, the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies stood at $4.26 trillion, up from $4.15 trillion the previous day, representing an inflow of approximately $110 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. Global crypto market cap. Source: CoinMarketCap The spike coincides with Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest surge past its $125,000 record high, fueled by over $3.2 billion in spot ETF inflows, renewed institutional demand, and growing optimism ahead of potential U.S. rate cuts.  At press time, the leading cryptocurrency was valued at $124,736, up about 1.8% in the past 24 hours and nearly 14% over the past week. Bitcoin seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Altcoins such as Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also posted modest gains, lifting the broader market higher....

Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied over 10% this week as institutional demand continues to rise, supporting the narrative that September lows are usually followed by strong upward movements. Indeed, historical data shows that October tends to deliver high returns for the cryptocurrency (over 20% on average), earning the month its signature “Uptober” nickname. The situation this year is particularly interesting, as the Bitcoin price has been propped by more than favorable macroeconomic conditions, including the U.S. government shutdown following a failure to pass a funding bill on Wednesday, October 1. Given all the positive factors that are coinciding together, it is not surprising that “digital gold” has seen a noticeable increase in valuation over the past few days. Indeed, since the beginning of the month, Bitcoin market cap has climbed up from $2.276 trillion to roughly $2.40 trillion at press time, Friday, October 3, as per CoinMarket Cap . That marks a $124 billion, or ne...

Gas Drag: The Silent Killer of DeFi Yields! Everyone loves the look of a 200% APY flashing on a yield farm dashboard. It feels like free money just waiting to be harvested. But here’s the truth most farmers discover too late: that “200%” might not even be close to what you’re actually earning. Why? Two words: Gas Drag. Gas drag is the silent tax that eats into your yield every time you rebalance, compound, or migrate liquidity. Left unchecked, it can turn your dream APY into little more than a headline number. What Exactly Is Gas Drag? Think of gas drag as friction in your farming machine. Every time you interact with a smart contract — whether that’s harvesting rewards, compounding, or moving liquidity — you pay gas. On paper: Farm shows 200% APY You harvest $5 in rewards Gas costs $2 Net profit = $3 → You just lost 40% of your expected yield. Do that often enough, and your real APY starts to look more like 80% (or less). Why Some Chains Make It Worse Gas drag isn’t equal everywhere....

The number of Bitcoin (BTC) millionaires increased by 7,872 addresses in Q3 2025, according to the Finbold Q3 2025 Cryptocurrency Market Report, based on data from BitInfoCharts and blockchain records.  On average, that translates to around 86 new Bitcoin millionaires created every day during the quarter. At the start of the quarter, 182,327 addresses held at least $1 million in BTC. By September 30, that figure had risen to 190,199, marking a sharp rebound after a turbulent first quarter. Surge in million-dollar and deca-million Bitcoin addresses The growth was not limited to marginal thresholds. Wallets holding $10 million or more in Bitcoin jumped from 20,488 in July to 22,192 by the end of September, a gain of 1,704 new addresses. At the $1 million level, addresses grew from 161,839 to 168,007, an increase of 6,168. This quarter’s expansion highlights the rising wealth concentration in Bitcoin as prices consolidated near all-time highs and large holde...

Vanguard, an investment firm with $11 trillion in assets under management, is reportedly flirting with the idea of offering Bitcoin (BTC) products to its clients. Serving some 50 million investors, Vanguard currently does not have any crypto-related offerings, so the very idea of exploring such assets signals a potentially fundamental shift. This is especially true since the firm has long stood apart from its rivals, known for its sharp criticism of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) when they debuted in January 2024.  Back then, Vanguard argued that cryptocurrencies lacked inherent economic value and produced no cash flow, possessing only inherent risk.  However, it now appears that increasing client demand has led to a change of heart, as the growing institutional appetite for and the success of Bitcoin ETFs has never been stronger, as reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, October 1. JUST IN: Bloomberg says Vanguard is considering offering Bitcoin ...