Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) could drop to $1,500 before the repeatedly delayed Pectra upgrade launches in late April, according to MEXC Chief Operating Officer Tracy Jin, though long-term projections remain optimistic with potential $8,000 highs by year-end. What Happened: The second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled in 2025, dropping 38% since January while investors redirect capital away from ETH exchange-traded funds. Network activity has reached historic lows despite past improvements in transaction speed and cost. “A second decline to $1,500 by the end of the month is very likely,” Jin said, noting that despite transaction improvements, “the community has switched to using other blockchains.” However, Jin highlighted positive indicators suggesting ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

PRESS RELEASE Wolters Kluwer publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting Alphen aan den Rijn — April 2, 2025 — Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, today published the agenda and all related materials for the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on May 15, 2025. The 2024 Annual Report, including the 2024 Sustainability statements, will be proposed for adoption at the AGM. The agenda further includes a proposal to distribute a total dividend over the 2024 financial year of €2.33 per ordinary share. If approved, this will result in a final dividend of €1.50 per ordinary share. The agenda includes proposals to reappoint Mr. Kevin Entricken as member of the Executive Board and to appoint Ms. Stacey Caywood as member of the Executive Board. The agenda also includes a proposal to reappoint Ms. Ann Ziegler as member of the Supervisory Board. Furthermore, the agenda includes a proposal to adopt the remuneration policy for the Executive Board.The full AGM agenda with explanatory notes, the convocation notice including meeting details, the 2024 Remuneration report, the CVs of Mr. Entricken, Ms. Caywood, and Ms. Ziegler, as well as a copy of the proposed Executive Board remuneration policy and other ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is arguing against the notion that artificial intelligence will be a primary driver of deflation and believes that it will be a massive driver of innovation and productivity. What Happened: Anthony Pompliano, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, in an X post claimed that AI will be the “strongest deflationary forces we will see in our lifetime.” However, the American businessman and Shark Tank fame Cuban argued against this idea and said, “Disagree. Generative AI will be the greatest growth and productivity engine ever. We will see amazing new s**t that replaces the old s**t.” He contends that entrepreneurs and investors will prioritize developing these new, high-potential AI-driven products over simply making existing products cheaper. Cuban also defines deflation as a decrease in the price of existing goods and explains that AI will create new goods and services, for which people will pay a premium, rather than simply making existing goods cheaper. Therefore, he doesn’t believe AI will cause deflation. “Deflation happens when we get more of what we already got at a cheaper price. ...Full story available on Benzinga.com