XLM’s price to rocket like XRP, Trump’s big crypto nod: Hodler’s Digest, July 13 – 19
Stellar may be setting up more upside after XRP’s recent price surge, US President Donald Trump signed one of the first bills related to crypto, and other news.
Govt eyes blue economy boost with Rs3bn aquaculture park in Karachi
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chairs a high-level meeting on blue economy development, July 19, 2025. — APP
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday announced the establishment of a…
Trump signs stablecoin law as crypto industry aims for mainstream adoption
US President Donald Trump signs the GENIUS Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2025. — AFP
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins,…
Business community split over strike against FBR’s enhanced powers
A man sits in front of closed shops along a roadside in Peshawar on September 2, 2023, during a nationwide strike by traders against the surge in electricity and fuel prices. — AFPFPCCI postpones protest following talks with govt.KCCI decides to proceed with strikes against tax…
Govt imposes new EV levy to raise Rs10bn in revenue
This representational image shows a charging port on an electric vehicle on February 13, 2019. — Reuters1% levy for cars under 1300cc.2% levy targets 1300cc to 1800cc vehicles.Cars over 1800cc to pay 3% EV levy.
ISLAMABAD: The government has notified imposition of the Energy Vehicle…
FinMin Aurangzeb holds ‘productive’ trade, tariff talks in Washington
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is pictured with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and on July 18, 2025. — PIDFinance Minister meets top US trade and commerce officials.Islamabad pushes for preferential tariffs in Washington meetings.Pakistan may lower duties on US cotton…
Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26
In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.
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How China’s Patriotic ‘Honkers’ Became the Nation’s Elite Cyberspies
A new report traces the history of the early wave of Chinese hackers who became the backbone of the state’s espionage apparatus.
Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand Review: Grow Your Own
This flashy indoor hydroponic garden is a great way to grow your own greens. Just watch out for bugs.
Roborock Saros Z70 Review: OmniGrip Doesn’t Quite Work
I tested the robot vacuum with the retractable arm, which got a lot of attention at CES. It still has a long way to go.