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Japan’s Minna Bank Launches Landmark Pilot With Solana and Fireblocks to Deploy Stablecoins

What’s happening?Minna Bank—the first digitally native bank in Japan, backed by Fukuoka Financial Group—is spearheading a major pilot to integrate stablecoins and decentralized wallets into its core services. The initiative is in collaboration with Fireblocks, Solana Japan, and tech provider TIS, aiming to explore real-world blockchain use cases ranging from everyday payments and cross-border remittances…

€40 Million Blow: Shein Penalized in France Over Fake Discounts

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Body:French regulators have imposed a €40 million fine on Shein’s French operations following a nine-month investigation that uncovered widespread misleading discounting and environmental claims. Key findings from the probe: Why it stands out: What’s next: Bottom line:This is a landmark ruling that strikes at fast fashion’s core tactics, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Shein may have…

BTCC Exchange Reports Remarkable Q2 2025 Performance with $957 Billion Trading Volume

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VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 4th, 2025, Chainwire BTCC, one of the world’s longest-operating cryptocurrency exchanges, today announced exceptional Q2 results for 2025, with total trading volume surpassing $957 billion and user base expanding to over 9.1 million globally. The milestone quarter was highlighted by BTCC’s 14th anniversary celebration in June. Q2 Trading Volumes Surge with Strategic…

Air France‑KLM Sets Its Sights on SAS: Majority Ownership in Sight

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France‑based Air France‑KLM will boost its stake in SAS from 19.9% to 60.5% by acquiring shares from Castlelake and Lind Invest. Timing and Financials: Strategic Rationale: Key Insights: What to Watch: Final take:If successful, the deal strengthens AF‑KLM’s pan-European network and helps SAS anchor itself as a leading Nordic carrier under a strong airline group….

‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel?

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Quentin Fottrell Quentin Fottrell is MarketWatch’s Managing Editor-Advice Columns and The Moneyist columnist. You can follow him on Twitter @quantanamo. Adblock test (Why?)

Conscription Debate: Businesses Fear Labour Drain

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Body:Germany is again mulling conscription as Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warns that volunteer recruits may not be enough for the Bundeswehr’s needs. This has sparked alarm in the business world, where a serious talent crunch is already underway. 🔍 What’s at Stake ⚠️ Business Warnings SMEs warn that drafting even limited cohorts could disrupt hiring pipelines…

Crypto Investor Who Bought Dogecoin (DOGE) at $0.004 Says Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Feels Like a Bigger Opportunity.

Ferox2 months ago07 mins

In 2020, when DOGE was worth less than half a penny, most crypto investors thought it was just a meme with no actual potential. However, one early believer disregarded the naysayers, purchased DOGE for $0.004, and transformed what many believed was a joke into real money. Fast forward to mid-2025, and that same investor has…

The odds of a September Fed rate cut look high after June jobs report — but it may be a tough call for Powell

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Greg Robb Greg Robb is a senior reporter for MarketWatch in Washington. Follow him on Twitter @grobb2000. Adblock test (Why?)

Filecoin climbs ~9% as crypto markets gather momentum and event buzz builds

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Filecoin rallied nearly 9%, soaring from $2.24 to $2.44, on the back of improved market sentiment across crypto assets and technical support. The surge comes ahead of a Filecoin community event in Cannes, riding on broader risk-on flows lifting mid-tier projects. 📊 Market Breakdown 🧭 Market Context 🚀 Short-Term Drivers 🔍 Technical Snapshot 🧠 Analyst…

ADX, FAB & HSBC launch MENA’s first tokenized bond—signal accelerating RWA adoption

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A historic moment in MENA financial markets: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is set to list the region’s first blockchain-based bond, issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and powered by HSBC’s Orion digital issuance platform. This initiative marks a major milestone in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). 🧱 Breaking Down the Innovation ✅…