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Introduction The Bank of Japan (BoJ) delivered a surprise to global markets during its June 2025 monetary policy meeting by keeping interest rates unchanged while issuing a notably dovish economic and inflation outlook. For months, market participants had been watching the BoJ for signs of further tightening, especially after its first interest rate hike in […]

Introduction In a widely anticipated move, the European Central Bank (ECB) held its key interest rates steady at its latest policy meeting, reaffirming its cautious stance amid persistent inflation and a patchy economic recovery across the Eurozone. The decision reflects the ECB’s continued balancing act between taming inflationary pressures and avoiding stifling growth in an […]

Introduction The decentralized finance (DeFi) space has seen a powerful new development: the Sui blockchain has officially integrated $sBTC, a synthetic Bitcoin asset designed for scalable financial utility. This partnership marks a major leap in the evolution of Bitcoin’s role in decentralized ecosystems, shifting it from a static store of value into a programmable financial […]

Introduction After a months-long stagnation marked by declining on-chain activity and investor skepticism, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector has roared back to life. For the first time in over a year, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols has surged past the $100 billion mark, signaling renewed investor interest and a possible turning point […]

Introduction Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche interest of technologists to a transformative financial tool with the power to reshape global economies. While much attention has been given to its impact on trading and investment in developed nations, a less discussed but profoundly important narrative is emerging: the role of crypto in driving financial inclusion […]