Truth Social, the social media platform founded by U.S. President Donald Trump, has signaled it will launch a utility token as part of its new loyalty rewards program tied to its Patriot Package subscription plan. “In the near future, based on their level of engagement with the platforms, Patriot Package subscribers will accumulate gems on
Dubai’s New Flight Plan for Crypto On July 9, 2025, Emirates Airline officially signed a deal with Crypto.com to roll out crypto payments for flights and services. This major announcement signals a new chapter for Dubai, where crypto regulation, mainstream utility, and global visibility now work hand-in-hand. Bitcoin Adoption Takes Off Real-world use: Travellers will
The world of finance is rapidly evolving, with digital assets at the forefront of this transformation. For institutional players, accessing and managing these new asset classes securely and efficiently has been a significant hurdle. This is where strategic partnerships become crucial, and a recent development involving Galaxy Digital is set to make waves in the
Russian companies that have been tempted to pay employees in cryptocurrency are likely to be hit with hefty fines, according to labor authorities in Moscow. Crypto has been gaining traction as a means of remuneration since Russia permitted limited use of cryptocurrencies in cross-border transactions, but regulators are adamant that the ruble remains the only
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. It’s July 9. The 90-day pause on most of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs was supposed to end today, but the start date has once again been pushed back. Color me surprised. The White House now says most countries have until August
Are you a Japanese credit card user dreaming of dipping your toes into the world of digital assets? The wait is over! In a groundbreaking move that signals a significant step towards mainstream Cryptocurrency Conversion, Japanese financial giant SBI Group’s APLUS is now allowing its cardholders to turn their accumulated loyalty points into actual crypto.
This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read more editions, subscribe. “I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering.” — Jensen Huang, on building resiliency The history of the world’s most valuable company is a study in how improbable its survival was, let alone its success. In The Nvidia Way, Tae
US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, escalating tensions after a week of diplomatic strain. The new tariff will take effect on August 1. The announcement came through Trump’s social media channels in a formal letter addressed to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In the letter, Trump cited
Publicly traded social media marketing tech company Thumzup is exploring expanding its corporate treasury holdings beyond Bitcoin, considering whether to add other leading cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), the Ripple-linked XRP, and Ethereum (ETH). The Los Angeles-based firm received approval from its board on Wednesday to begin evaluating the potential upside of adding at