Crypto billionaire to prison: CZ’s autobiography revisits turbulent Binance era
Changpeng Zhao’s memoir recounts Binance’s rapid rise, regulatory scrutiny and prison sentence, offering a first-person account of crypto’s most turbulent era.
Bitcoin wallets absorb 4.37M BTC as network activity flips to ‘bull phase’
The Bitcoin supply held in long-term investor wallets moved above 4 million BTC, while a network activity index flashed a “bull phase” signal.
Democrats question CFTC chair on insider trading in prediction markets
The seven House members may have affirmed the commission‘s authority over prediction markets, but asked questions about its inaction on insider trading.
Fuel prices could keep rising for months even if Hormuz reopens, says US EIA
A person uses a petrol pump, as the price of petrol rises, in Lisbon, Portugal, March 7, 2022. Picture taken March 7, 2022. — Reuters
NEW YORK: Fuel prices could keep rising for months even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the US Energy Information Administration…
Pakistan repays $1.43bn in external debt, says finance ministry adviser
A foreign currency dealer counts US dollars at a shop in Karachi, Pakistan, May 19, 2022. — AFP/FileRepayment includes $1.3bn Eurobond maturing on April 8Debt servicing continued to be executed as non-event: adviser.Repayment reinforces Pakistan’s credibility, says Schehzad.<p…
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UAE loan recall pressures Pakistan’s fragile external position: report
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in Abu Dhabi on May 23, 2024. — PIDReserves cover only three months imports.Central bank may resort to dollar swaps.IMF tranche delay compounds financial uncertainty.
Pakistan’s…
Oil refining sector faces strain from rising global costs and policy risks
The LyondellBasell refinery, located near the Houston Ship Channel, is seen in Houston, Texas, US, May 5, 2019. — ReutersISLAMABAD: The oil refining sector is facing growing strain due to escalating global costs and uncertainty in policy, raising concerns among industry stakeholders…
PM Shehbaz orders digitisation of National Tariff Commission to boost transparency
PM Shehbaz chairing a review meeting on reforms in the National Tariff Commission on April 7, 2026. — APPPM Shehbaz reviews reforms in National Tarrif Commission.PM orders resolution of issues under comprehensive strategy.Premier directs digitisation of NTC functions for…
Pakistan commits to IMF on civil servants’ asset disclosures, NAB autonomy
International Monetary Fund logo is seen inside the headquarters at the end of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, US, October 9, 2016. — Reuters NAB reforms to ensure transparent leadership selection.Anti-corruption plan targets top high-risk departments.Banks to…
Oil prices extend gains as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran
Pumpjacks are seen during sunset at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China August 22, 2019. Picture taken August 22, 2019. — ReutersHormuz Strait carries 20% of global oil flows; disruption raises fears.Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure if…