- Pakistan crypto chief seeks dialogue after scholar rules against crypto payments
Pakistan’s virtual-assets regulator called for continued dialogue on the treatment of digital assets after meeting an Islamic scholar who backed a ruling against purchases made with crypto.
- Bitcoin bulls Michael Saylor, Adam Back slam BIP-110 Ordinals proposal
The ongoing debate over a proposed temporary fork comes despite a broad downturn in Ordinals transaction activity over the last two years.
- Empery Digital shares rise after selling BTC to fund AI data center project
The sales come months after a major Empery shareholder demanded the firm ditch its Bitcoin treasury strategy and sought the resignation of its CEO and board.
- Bitcoin nearing late stages of bear market: Jamie Coutts, Real Vision
Real Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts said it's far too early to call $1 million by 2030, but he's confident Bitcoin could climb up to $250,000 over the next couple of years.
- Bonzo Lend loses $9M in oracle exploit on Hedera
An attacker inflated the value of SAUCE collateral and borrowed $9 million from Bonzo Lend through a flaw in Supra’s onchain oracle verifier.
- Bitcoin price gains nearly 10% in July, but traders still see BTC copying 2022 bear market
Bitcoin price gains approached 10% for the first two weeks of the month, but analysis warned of the bear market returning from August onward.
- Dollar stablecoins could improve FX access but amplify currency runs: IMF
An IMF working paper says US dollar stablecoins can improve access to foreign currency but may also help coordinate exits from local currencies during periods of severe exchange-rate stress.
- Bitcoin whales sent BTC price to $64K as Coinbase Premium broke key level: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin price gains came thanks to US whales propeling the Coinbase Premium above a key trend line, new analysis from CryptoQuant reported.
- Wall Street banks tighten prediction market rules for staff as insider fears spread
Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are restricting employee prediction market trades as insider trading fears spread across Polymarket and Kalshi.
- Japanese lender launches Bitcoin-backed loans of up to $6.2M
CRYL is offering Bitcoin-backed loans to individuals and businesses as Japanese firms explore broader uses for BTC in lending and credit markets.
- Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure?
Marc Lamont Hill challenges former United States diplomat Heino Klinck on the US-Israeli war in Iran.
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 31
Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 31 recap, as England and Argentina reach the semi-finals.
- United States at 250: Seven tests of the American experiment
Seven stories test America’s promises of freedom, opportunity and power as the United States marks its 250th year.
- UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
- Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.
- Meet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaign
Cuba has often refused to accept deportations from the US. Where does that leave Cuban deportees under Trump?
- Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza
Since a US-brokered ceasefire in October, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza.
- What made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figure
Graham was known for his hawkish views on US defence and foreign policies.
- FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino considering a proposal to add another 16 nations ahead of the World Cup in four years.
- The architect of Qatari autonomy
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made Qatar safe by making it relevant.