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Pakistan to Ban Online Services Related to Cryptocurrencies

Authorities in Pakistan intend to prohibit all internet-based crypto services despite significant digital-asset investments made by Pakistanis. The decision comes as government officials in Islamabad take a strong stance against the legalization of…

Brazilian President Lula Ends Fuel Price Peg to the US Dollar, Announces Wholesale Discounts

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva has announced that state oil company Petrobras will not be using US dollar-based international prices to set its internal fuel pricing structure. The “Brazilianization” of the…

Investors Seek Refuge in Cash as Recession Fears Mount, BOFA Survey Reveals

Investors, plagued by mounting pessimism, have sought refuge in cash, according to a recent survey conducted by Bank of America. The survey highlights a notable 5.6% increase in cash reserves during May, as apprehensive investors brace themselves…