Bitcoin bears at risk of $600M liquidation, raising chance for rally to $70K
Despite bearish pressure and weak US economic data, Bitcoin’s recovering hashrate and new onchain security protocols raise the chance for a surge to $70,000.
Dutch authorities call on Polymarket arm to cease activities
The prediction market’s Dutch arm, Adventure One, allegedly offered illegal bets, including on elections in the Netherlands.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington DC, April 2, 2025. — ReutersChief Justice Roberts authors 6-3 ruling against Trump.Trump calls ruling terrible, criticises justices.US president announces new 10% global…
FBR orders installation of POS system in over 14 sectors
An undated image of the Federal Board of Revenue building in Islamabad. — APP/FileHotels, restaurants, marriage halls ordered to integrate POS.Healthcare, beauty services brought under digital regime.Major city clubs also directed to go digital for tax tracking.
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US negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale, says US envoy
Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. — ReutersEnergy Department in talks with Indian govt on Venezuelan oil sale.US made oil supply diversification central to India trade talks.Interim trade deal effective April, says India trade…
IMF hails Pakistan’s economic reforms, confirms review mission from Feb 25
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US. — Reuters/FileIMF team to visit Pakistan from February 25.Primary fiscal surplus hits 1.3% of GDP: Kozack. “Governance report proposes tax, transparency reforms.”
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National poverty jumps to 28.8% in 2024-25
Beggars seek alms from motorists at 9th Avenue in Islamabad, on January 14, 2025. — APPPoverty stood at 21.9% in 2018-19.Official figures expected today.Labour Force Survey also expected.
ISLAMABAD: Poverty has increased over the past six years in the country, with the…
Punjab Airlines to ‘begin operations in April’
A passenger aircraft descends to land at an airport. — Reuters/FileCM Maryam will use Punjab Airlines once it starts.No separate special aircraft to be purchased for her.Existing, new aircraft will be used entirely for profit.
LAHORE: The Punjab government’s airline is set…
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties to CBP Agents Sparked a DOJ Probe
Documents say customs officers in the US Virgin Islands had friendly relationships with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, showing how the infamous sex offender tried to cultivate allies.
A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.