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The Bank of Japan's absence from a list of central banks lining up to support Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reflects its aversion to politics and the government's reluctance to cross the US, with an early election on the horizon. More here

Bitdeer challenges MARA for leadership in bitcoin mining

Pakistan, Trump-Linked WLFI Firm Sign Agreement to Explore Cross-Border Payments – Reuters

️ JUST IN: Visa teams with BVNK to power stablecoin infrastructure, letting businesses fund and send stablecoin payouts straight to wallets.

UK recruiter Hays posts bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly fees

JUST IN: @BNBCHAIN’S FERMI HARD FORK GOES LIVE, CUTTING BLOCK TIMES TO ~0.45S

Indian quick commerce firm Swiggy has changed the branding of its quick commerce operation to stop promoting it as a ‘10-minute’ service following a government order, according to a source and the company's app. More here

Revolut Stablecoin Payments Surge Over 150% in 2025: Researcher

Steam engines behind German wage and innovation gaps 150 years on, study shows