Circle CEO Challenges Ousd Consortium Model
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire argued that USDC’s decade-long network of integrations, liquidity and regulatory infrastructure…
Heat wave could push humidex to 45 in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A prolonged heat wave is expected to sweep across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Friday. Temperatures are expected to approach 30 C before climbing into the mid-30s by the end of the weekend, while humidex values could reach 45 on Sunday, according to Environment Canada. Special weather…
Netherlands visit visa from Pakistan, step-by-step guide 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani citizens seeking a visit visa to the Netherlands for tourism are required to obtain a short-stay Schengen visa before travelling. Applicants are required to submit their applications through Gerry’s Visa Application Center. Applicants must first book an appointment before preparing and submitting the required documents. Required Documents Applicants generally need a passport with…
PCB confirms four-team One-Day tournament ahead of World Cup 2027
Peshawar players and support staff celebrate with the trophy after winning the Pakistan Cup by defeating Karachi Whites in the final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on November 19, 2023. — PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday that it will hold a four-team One-Day tournament in August ahead of the…
These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras
Smart glasses company Solos has long focused on audio-only smart glasses. On Tuesday, it announced two new pairs of glasses, one of which has a camera—but you can buy a separate accessory to hide the camera for privacy’s sake. Solos’ new smart glasses are the audio-only AirGo A6 and the second iteration of its camera-enabled…
Bigger Blocks or STARK Proofs? Bitcoin’s Quantum Dilemma
ZK STARKs are the best way to deal with the issues created with making Bitcoin quantum-safe — and to reach mass adoption at the same time — says StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson. What’s more, he claims Blockstream founder Adam Back agrees. Ben-Sasson has been in the news this week for his controversial suggestion on X…
Former Regina police chief appealing dismissal following misconduct investigation
By Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press Posted July 9, 2026 9:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Regina’s former police chief is appealing his dismissal. The Saskatchewan Police Commission says there will be a hearing in September on Farooq Sheikh’s termination. The hearing is scheduled to take place over…
Stock market investor accounts record historic 48% growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s capital market achieved a historic milestone during Financial Year 2025-26, as stock market investor accounts increased by 48%, the highest-ever annual growth recorded in the country’s capital market. The number of stock market investors increased from 392,775 on July 1, 2025, to 583,052 as of June 30, 2026, with the addition of 190,277…
Character.ai enters the microdrama arena with its own productions, but there’s a twist
Microdramas are such a rage these days that nearly every kind of company in the attention economy space — be they dedicated microdrama apps, social media giants (TikTok and Instagram) or streaming services (Peacock, Amazon Prime and India’s JioHotstar) — is building a product to tap the opportunity. Character.ai, which lets people chat with customized…
Paxos USDGL Launch Adds A Singapore-Regulated Twist To Yield-Bearing Stablecoins
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Yield-bearing stablecoins are becoming one of the most interesting corners of the stablecoin market, and Paxos is pushing that theme through Singapore with USDGL. The regulatory wrapper is the key detail here. The useful way to read this is not as a…
Anand calls Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’ – National
By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted July 9, 2026 8:11 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it’s “unacceptable” that Iran has launched attacks on commercial ships in recent days as it attempts to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. Anand…
