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Tokyo-based Metaplanet is forming a strategic board of advisors with Eric Trump as one of the appointees, as the company continues to spur bitcoin (BTC) adoption, according to a press release on Friday. “We are honored to welcome Eric Trump as the first member of our Strategic Board of Advisors and look forward to welcoming him to our annual meeting,” said Simon Gerovich, Representative Director of Metaplanet Inc, in the release. “His business acumen, love of the Bitcoin community and global hospitality perspective will be invaluable in accelerating Metaplanet’s vision of becoming one of the world’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Companies.”…

PESHAWAR: Fraudsters have been found using a forged sponsor letter from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa director general of sports in order to secure New Zealand’s visas for seven people posing as squash players and support staff. The issue came to light after the New Zealand consulate general took it up with the Pakistan Squash Federation, which formally reported it to the sports department, according to official sources. Details available with Dawn show that on Feb 7, a sponsorship letter on the letterhead of the KP directorate general of sports was sent to the New Zealand consulate general. The letter said that…

The value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation soared to a new high of $3.9 trillion in December, shortly after Donald Trump won the presidential election on Nov. 5. Since Trump campaigned on a pro-crypto agenda, investors immediately started pricing in the potential of friendlier government policies and lighter regulation, which could create value across the industry. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), which was created by a company called Ripple in 2012, was one of the best performers last year with a whopping 235% gain. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also logged an impressive return of 119%, further solidifying its position as the world’s largest…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation will host two international events including an eight-nation Central Asian League and an U-19 series against Russia, besides holding the national championship this year, PVF chairman Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob said on Thursday. Speaking to Dawn, Yaqoob said that India was the first country, which had sent the entry for the league, followed by other countries including Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka. “We hope that all the countries will visit Pakistan to participate in this tournament, which will also help improve the Asian ranking of these countries,” Yaqoob said. The league will be…

Dozens of cryptocurrencies soared in value last year. But so far, 2025 has been a dud. Most major crypto assets have seen their valuations plummet this year. That’s tough news for those already invested. But if you’ve been thinking about adding more cryptocurrency to your portfolio, this looks like a great long-term buying opportunity. Right now, two cryptocurrencies in particular look attractive for patient investors. No cryptocurrency portfolio is complete without exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the oldest and most valuable digital asset, And while many experts talk about its potential as an ecosystem play — including potential growth avenues…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed claims about its financial instability, asserting that it is on track to make an estimated profit of Rs3 billion from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. At a press conference held here on Thursday, Amir Mir, advisor to the PCB chairman, countered media reports, particularly those from India, which suggested that the PCB had suffered financial losses from the Champions Trophy. He also criticised local media for echoing these claims. “The Indian media has spread propaganda about PCB’s financial struggles related to the Champions Trophy, and unfortunately, the Pakistani media has followed…

Everyone wants an edge when it comes to investing in highly volatile assets like XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and other cryptocurrencies. Even if you’re locked in and willing to hold on to your coins for the long term, as you should be, there’s still no guarantee of success, so doing every little bit you can to improve your investing process is key. At the same time, most investors are leaving a ton of value on the table because they don’t do one thing in particular. It isn’t a simple thing, but it’s definitely worth doing, so let’s…

Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century on Friday as Pakistan thrashed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 to keep the series alive. After scoring a duck in each of the two opening games — the first innings’ of his international career — Nawaz rebounded with a stunning 105 not out in Auckland as the tourists raced to 207-1 in just 16 overs in response to New Zealand’s 204. The 23-year-old’s ton came off 44 balls, the fastest by any Pakistan player in a T20 international. It ensured his team reached the target with four full…

CNN  —  The odds of a recession in the US may be creeping higher — but those rising risks do not mean a deep economic downturn is a foregone conclusion. Still, that hasn’t stopped markets from being roiled and consumer and business confidence from being shaken, especially after President Donald Trump said he can’t rule out the possibility of such an event, or when Cabinet members indicated that a “detox period” is ahead and that the administration’s sweeping policies — including steep tariffs, mass deportations and drastic cutbacks in federal employment and spending — would be “worth it,” even if…

In 2025, nearly every single top cryptocurrency is now down for the year. Seemingly, no sector has been spared. Every hot crypto narrative has now gone cold. But that’s perfectly OK, because there are some significant bargains out there right now. The three cryptocurrencies at the top of my shopping list are Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ondo (CRYPTO: ONDO). Bitcoin — the behemoth cryptocurrency that still accounts for a whopping 60% of the market cap of the entire crypto market — is now down 10% for the year. Of even more concern, it’s now down nearly 25%…