Will Trump’s crypto bill become law despite opposition from Democrats and banks?

Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition from Democrats and banks. (AFP)

The Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote on Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, also known as the Clarity Act. The bill is one of the biggest efforts yet to create a clear set of rules for the cryptocurrency industry in the US. Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition … Read more

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That’s not true

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true

Asked about the trade war with Canada on Wednesday, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business with its neighbor to the north. FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That’s not true The allegation came during a meeting with U.S. travel executives in the Oval … Read more

Labor Day 2026: What’s open and closed on September 7? Banks, stock market, USPS, Costco and retail store hours

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, honors the contributions of American workers. The federal holiday traces its origins to the labor movement of the late 19th century. The first official Labor Day celebration took place in New York City in 1882. Congress then designated it a federal holiday in 1894 under President … Read more

“You guys were the issue”: FaZe Banks drops explosive truth about FaZe Clan’s end

“You guys were the issue”: FaZe Banks drops explosive truth about FaZe Clan’s end

FaZe Banks has shared his side of the story about what led to the end of FaZe Clan, and his comments have sparked a major reaction. During a recent Market Bubble Twitch livestream, Banks claimed that former FaZe members, including Stable Ronaldo, were part of the problem. He also said that FaZe invested around $11 … Read more

Authorities to distribute solar power banks in Nepal’s flood-hit regions

Authorities to distribute solar power banks in Nepal's flood-hit regions

Kathmandu, Nepalese authorities on Thursday arranged alternative power sources for flood-hit areas of the Himalayan nation, where supply has been disrupted following extensive damage to power projects. Authorities to distribute solar power banks in Nepal’s flood-hit regions Flash floods on the Bhotekoshi River along Nepal’s border with the Tibet region wreaked havoc across three districts … Read more

Why are Russians pulling billions from banks? Fears of Putin’s asset grab grow

Russians are pulling billions from banks as fears grow over Putin seizing private money, while capital flight adds pressure to Russia's war-hit economy. (AFP)

Russians are pulling billions of dollars out of their bank accounts as fears grow that the government could eventually take private money to help pay for Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. The withdrawals come as the war appears to be putting more pressure on Russia’s economywith Ukraine stepping up attacks deep inside Russian territory. Russians … Read more