Steak ‘n Shake Bitcoin reserve: Happy meal for hodlers or nothingburger?

The fast-food chain is also donating 210 sats from every Bitcoin meal toward open-source Bitcoin development.
Musk unveils X Chat, a messenger with encryption ‘similar to Bitcoin’

Elon Musk expects X Chat to launch within the next few months and promises it won’t sell or share users’ data with advertisers.
New Hampshire Senate stalls crypto mining deregulation bill after split vote

Lawmakers opted to study the proposal further following a wave of public concern over plans to loosen local controls on crypto mining in the state.
Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle isn’t dead, expect a 70% drop next downturn: VC

The lack of understanding about Bitcoin’s economic properties will result in a market dump at the first sign of trouble, Vineet Budki said.
MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place.
Petrol becomes costlier as price rises by Rs2.43 to Rs265.45 per litre

A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. — Online/File
Revised fuel rates will remain in effect from November 1 to 15.OGRA reviews global oil trends before finalising recommendations.Finance Division issues notification after reviewing ministry…
US, Pakistan explore cooperation in critical minerals, sustainable investment

Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb during the meeting in Islamabad, on October 31, 2025. — X@Financegovpk
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to deepen bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s rapidly emerging minerals sector, President of the Critical Minerals Forum Robert…
Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil exploration blocks after 18-year gap

A general view of the Equinor’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield platforms in the North Sea, Norway. — Reuters/FileFirst offshore bidding round by Pakistan since 2007.Four local-led consortia win exploration rights.Turkish national oil company TPAO among foreign partners.
Pakistan…
FBR reports over 17% rise in tax returns filings

A policeman walks past the Federal Board of Revenue office building in Islamabad, August 29, 2018. — Reuters3.6 million taxpayers filed returns with payments.Individual tax payments rose by nearly Rs9 billion.FBR credits outreach campaigns for growth.
The Federal Board of…



