The US is gearing up to make Bitcoin an integral part of its economy under President Donald Trump. This week, the annual Bitcoin Conference kicked off in Las Vegas, attracting industry leaders from around the globe. On May 28, JD Vance took centre stage at the event to outline the country’s stance on cryptocurrencies. The … Read more
Epic Games asked a court to force Apple to approve access to the hit game Fortnite in the US App Store, the latest tussle in a long-running feud over Apple’s control of game distribution revenue. The game developer earlier said that Apple “blocked” its latest Fortnite app submission so that it can’t be released in the US or on the … Read more
Apple is weighing price hikes for its upcoming fall iPhone lineup but is keen to avoid linking any increases to US tariffs on imports from China, where most of its devices are assembled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The technology giant’s shares were up seven percent in premarket trading, tracking gains in the … Read more
Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. The talks ran for some three hours in Muscat, the capital of Oman, which has been mediating the negotiations, said a U.S. official. Iranian state … Read more
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has allowed banks in the US to offer services like crypto custody and management to their customers. The move adds to the list of steps that US President Donald Trump’s government has taken recently to replace the crypto-related policies introduced by the previous administration. Acting Comptroller … Read more
Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple’s approval to show pricing information and external payment links, days after a judge barred the iPhone maker from charging commission on off-app purchases. Shares of Spotify, founded in 2006 in Stockholm, were up more than six percent in morning trading. The Swedish streaming giant, … Read more
McDonald’s is one of the most iconic fast-food chains in the world, and for many, it’s been a familiar part of growing up. One of the brand’s unique features is its country-specific menu customisation. You will often find regional twists in the menu when visiting McDonald’s abroad. But if you are in Chicago, there exists … Read more
Uber Technologies was sued by the US Federal Trade Commission, which claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through “deceptive billing and cancellation practices” as part of its flagship subscription service. In a complaint filed Monday, the FTC alleges the company charged consumers for its Uber One product without their consent, misled users about … Read more
Stablecoin issuers and exchanges got a boost Friday from the Securities and Exchange Commission after the agency’s staff determined that the assets, generally, aren’t securities. That means they won’t have to be registered with the markets regulator. The determination applies as long as a crypto asset is backed by a stable currency such as the … Read more
ByteDance confirmed it’s in discussions with the US government about plans to keep TikTok running in the US, shortly after President Donald Trump extended a deadline for the Chinese company to divest the app’s American operations. In a statement, the company said Friday that key matters still need to be resolved and that any agreement would … Read more