Japan has a reputation for being simultaneously one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated countries and one of the slowest to change how its citizens actually pay for things. JCB, the country’s dominant domestic credit card network, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle to explore using USDC across… Listen ⇢

U.S. government-linked wallets transferred another 5,939 ETH worth approximately $11.15 million to Coinbase Prime. The move follows larger transfers of 3,941 BTC and 30,007 ETH, fueling speculation about potential selling pressure. Despite the transfers, Ethereum remains in a broader uptrend, though technical indicators suggest a short-term pullback may be possible.… Listen ⇢

The Department of Justice’s Trade Fraud Task Force has crossed the billion-dollar recovery mark in under a year of operations. For a government initiative that only launched in August 2025, that’s a pace that should get the attention of anyone moving goods across US borders, and anyone investing in companies… Listen ⇢

The World Cup 2026 semifinal between Argentina and England, scheduled for July 15, has become the most bet-on match in crypto prediction market history. And the drama isn’t even on the pitch yet. Argentine coach Ricardo Gareca publicly confronted Peruvian midfielder Yoshimar Yotún after the Sporting Cristal player declared England… Listen ⇢

Interactive Brokers now allows eligible clients to withdraw funds as USDC, PayPal USD, and Ripple USD. The brokerage has also added nine new cryptocurrencies, bringing its digital asset offerings to 20 tokens. The expansion reflects growing demand for integrated crypto and traditional financial services. Interactive Brokers has expanded its cryptocurrency… Listen ⇢

President Donald Trump has abandoned plans for a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The policy shift comes as military tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue escalating, with new strikes expected. Despite the reversal, disruptions to global shipping and energy markets remain a major concern… Listen ⇢

Donald Trump has signaled that Gulf allies will funnel investments into the United States rather than pay direct fees for American military protection, a pivot that effectively repackages security costs as economic partnerships. The statement comes after weeks of escalating rhetoric about Gulf nations reimbursing Washington for decades of security… Listen ⇢

Goldman Sachs just reminded everyone why Wall Street’s biggest trading houses tend to love chaos. The bank reported its highest quarterly profit in more than three years, powered by a record-breaking equities trading desk and a dealmaking engine that’s finally humming again. Net profit climbed 15% to $4.74 billion, or… Listen ⇢

The US moved first. President Biden signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, giving the country its first federal framework specifically designed for payment stablecoins. The UK followed with its own set of moves in mid-2026, with the Bank of England publishing a detailed policy statement on… Listen ⇢