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China-linked consumer brand DayDayCook plans to acquire 5,000 Bitcoin
16.5.2025
Mainland China, one of the world’s most restrictive countries toward cryptocurrency, may be inching closer to adoption as a locally operating brand announced a Bitcoin reserve strategy.DDC Enterprise, also known as DayDayCook, a US consumer brand with Hong Kong roots and operations...
Sony Says PS5 Price Hikes Are Possible As It Faces $680 Million Hit From Tariffs
14.5.2025
All eyes have been on Sony to see if it follows in Microsoft’s footsteps and, in response to increased U.S. tariffs, dramatically raises the price of the PlayStation 5 . The company confirmed to investors on Wednesday that it might end up doing exactly that as it faces a potential $680 million hole...
Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent
8.5.2025
President Trump hit a 90-day pause on a whole raft of “reciprocal” tariffs aimed at U.S. trading partners around the world. While many seem skeptical that the heavily criticized and widely unpopular import taxes could come back, what if Trump decided to do just that? A new report models what would...
DogeOS Raises $6.9M to Launch Dogecoin App Layer
6.5.2025
The funding will enable DogeOS to support a variety of consumer apps, enhancing the Dogecoin ecosystem and its decentralized finance services
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
Amazon's Awesome (And Big) 4K Blu-Ray Sale Is Back
21.4.2025
If you’ve been wanting to build your physical movie collection or just want to watch some new movies for cheap, then I have some good news. Amazon’s fantastic 3 for $33 4K UHD Blu-ray sale is back. It’s the perfect time to add some sharp looking classics and new hits to your movie collection. Read...
Trump’s Tariff Clock Is Ticking Again for Consumer Tech
13.4.2025
The Trump administration’s recent tariff exclusions on consumer electronics may only offer temporary relief. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified Sunday that smartphones, computers, and certain electronics—previously granted a reprieve—could still face a new round of tariffs within...
Trump Tariff Relief Covers Consumer Tech; Bitcoin Miners May Face Classification Hurdles
12.4.2025
U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed over the weekend that certain electronic devices will be exempt from the ongoing tariffs imposed on China. This move is likely to ease the concerns of technology firms that have been engaged in a logistical tug-of-war, shipping components across borders under...
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Craters in First Post-Tariff Read, but Crypto Is Holding Up
11.4.2025
Gold soared to a new record high as the selloff in the U.S. dollar and long-term Treasuries continued in force on Friday
Illinois Senate passes crypto bill to fight fraud and rug pulls
11.4.2025
The Illinois Senate by a vote of 39 to 17 passed a regulatory bill aimed at curbing cryptocurrency fraud and protecting investors from deceptive practices, including rug pulls and misleading fee structures.On April 10, the chamber passed Senate Bill 1797 (SB1797), also known as the Digital Assets...
Trump Shocks With Massive New Tariffs That Could Make The Switch 2 Cost More Than $600
3.4.2025
Fans faced a bit of sticker shock today when Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 would cost $450, especially with some new physical games set to cost as much as $90. But the price of upgrading to the Mario maker’s next console generation is set to get even worse after President Donald Trump announced...
VARA Is Focused on Consumer Protection for Tokenization Efforts in Dubai, Senior Official Says
27.3.2025
VARA is closely watching real-world tokenization in the city and making sure consumers are protected
U.S. Senate Expected to Vote on Erasing IRS's Crypto Broker Rule That Threatens DeFi: Source
3.3.2025
Senate leaders are said to be queuing up votes to reverse two Biden-era regulations tied to digital assets: the IRS DeFi rule and a CFPB digital-payments rule
Bitcoin Price Watch: Tariff Fears, Consumer Confidence Woes Keep BTC Below $90K
26.2.2025
Bitcoin is down 1.9% against the greenback trading between $87,739 to $88,156 over the last hour on Feb. 26, 2025, extending losses amid U.S. economic policy anxieties and fluctuating consumer confidence. Bitcoin Navigates Bearish Terrain The leading cryptocurrency’s price declined from...
US Lawmaker Blasts Trump’s Meme Coin, Accuses Elon Musk’s DOGE of Gutting Consumer Protections
16.2.2025
A U.S. representative has slammed President Trump and Elon Musk for dismantling consumer protections, warning they’ve turned crypto into a breeding ground for scams. Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE Bros’ Shutting Down Consumer Protections? Lawmaker Sounds the Alarm U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley...
Trump Has Made His Major Decisions on His Crypto Regulation Team, Now Also OCC
12.2.2025
With picks at the banking agency and consumer watchdog, the field of major nominees is mostly complete, showing a deep roster of finance and federal know-how
Disappointing U.S. CPI Data Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $95K
12.2.2025
Both the headline and core rates of inflation rose faster than expected in January
2 More U.S. Regulatory Dominos May Have Fallen for Crypto: OCC and CFPB
10.2.2025
FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill said the agency is overhauling its crypto approach, just as U.S. senators examine regulators keeping banks out of crypto
Consumer Advocacy Group Asks DOJ to Investigate Trump’s ‘Money for Nothing’ Memecoin Sale
9.2.2025
Public Citizen has urged the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether President Donald Trump violated gift solicitation laws by promoting his memecoin. Memecoin Launch Amounts to Solicitation, Says Public Citizen A consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen, has urged the U.S. Department...