EU council endorses offline and online versions of digital euro
The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the European Central Bank’s digital euro in both an online and a privacy-focused offline version.
ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debt
The transaction highlights growing pressure on crypto treasury companies to prioritize debt reduction as token prices remain volatile.
Arizona lawmaker proposes barring taxes on crypto and blockchain
Two bills and one resolution proposed by state lawmaker Wendy Rogers could allow Arizona voters to change the state’s taxation laws applied to digital assets and blockchain.
Strategy boosts USD reserve with $748M stock sale, skips Bitcoin purchases
The company sold about 4.5 million common shares last week, lifting its cash reserves to $2.19 billion while pausing Bitcoin purchases.
David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘
Following Michael Selig’s confirmation, White House official David Sacks said the SEC and CFTC were set to offer “clear regulatory guidelines” for digital assets.
How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future
Behind the scenes, US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure so cash, custody and funds can move onchain under regulatory oversight.
Bidding for 75% PIA stake takes place on Tuesday
This picture released on February 9, 2023, shows Pakistan International Airlines aircraft parked inside a shade in Nur Khan Engineering Complex in Islamabad. — X@PIASealed bids to be submitted morning.Bids to be opened in afternoon.Process to be broadcast live nationwide.<p…
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs, broadening trade conflict
Cheese products are displayed at the dairy section of a supermarket in Beijing, China August 22, 2024. — Reuters China’s duties seen as retaliation for EU’s EV tariffsChina imported $589m of dairy products in 2024Local Chinese dairy industry faces oversupply.<p…
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What is gross metering and how will it impact solar consumers?
Technicians install solar panels on the rooftop of a factory in Karachi on July 2, 2025. — AFPNew contracts valid for five years, with possibility of extension.Proposed new buyback tariff to be applicable on new installations.Rooftop solar installations result in 3.2bn…
Gold hits record high on Fed rate-cut bets; silver scales fresh peak
Gold bracelets are displayed inside a gold shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Thailand, October 9, 2025. — Reuters
Gold hits all-time high of $4,391.92.Silver hits record high of $69.23/oz.Platinum hits over 17-year high.
Gold prices surged to a record…