PayPal has unveiled a transformative solution for cross-border merchants with the launch of “Pay With Crypto,” a platform aimed at streamlining global transactions and reducing operational costs. This initiative expands the payment capabilities for U.S.-based merchants, enabling acceptance of over 100 cryptocurrencies through prominent wallets such as Coinbase and MetaMask. The move seeks to address…

Metaplanet Inc., a leading Japanese public company, has continued its aggressive strategy in digital asset accumulation with the recent acquisition of an additional 780 Bitcoins. This move elevates Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 17,132 BTC, with a market value exceeding $2 billion. The company’s approach reflects a firm commitment to establishing Bitcoin as its…

Bitcoin has experienced a significant transformation in 2025, moving from a niche asset favored by early adopters to an increasingly mainstream investment vehicle. A wave of institutional adoption, combined with shifting U.S. Treasury policy, is reshaping the landscape and intensifying speculation around the possibility of Bitcoin reaching a $1 million price point by 2030. The…

**Bank Jago Achieves Significant Profit Growth in 2025** Bank Jago Tbk, a digitally integrated financial institution, has reported a remarkable surge in profits for the first half of 2025. The company’s net income soared to IDR 127,069 million, representing a 154% increase from IDR 49,966 million in the same period last year. This substantial growth…

Galaxy Digital has executed one of the largest notional Bitcoin transactions in the history of the cryptocurrency market, facilitating the sale of over 80,000 BTC valued at approximately $9 billion. This milestone event was conducted on behalf of a Satoshi-era investor, who is recognized as one of the earliest participants in the digital asset space…

**Fed Faces Backlash Over $2.5 Billion Headquarters Renovation—Powell Responds to White House** The Federal Reserve is under fire after details emerged about its $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project. Facing growing criticism over the scale and cost of the plan, Fed Chair Jerome Powell took the unusual step of writing directly to Shalanda Young, Director of…

U.S. markets enter a pivotal week, with investor attention turning toward major tech earnings and a high-stakes speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — both key factors that could shape the market’s near-term direction and sentiment. Last week saw mixed performance across the major indexes. The Nasdaq climbed 1.5% to a record high, riding…

The recent shifts in the U.S. housing market have caught the attention of analysts, especially as we enter the second half of 2025. A flurry of economic data points to rising pressure on the market driven by persistent high interest rates and declining homebuyer affordability. One prominent economist notes that many homebuilders across the country…

Trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union have once again taken center stage in global economic headlines. As the August 1 tariff deadline looms, investors and businesses alike are watching closely to see whether the two sides can strike a deal in time to avoid an escalation that could send fresh shockwaves…

The Bank of Canada has just released the results of its second-quarter Business Outlook Survey, offering a snapshot of current business sentiment and market expectations. While overall sentiment remains subdued, there are signs of gradual improvement compared to earlier this year—particularly regarding concerns over tariffs, which appear to be easing. The survey revealed a noticeable…

**Yen Strengthens Amid Market Uncertainty: Key Drivers to Watch** The Japanese yen has recently drawn renewed attention from investors as global financial conditions shift. On Monday, the yen gained ground against the U.S. dollar, driven by a softer greenback and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory. Growing concerns around global trade risks have…