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EUR/JPY loses traction to near 176.50 despite ECB’s cautious stance
The post EUR/JPY loses traction to near 176. 50 despite ECB’s cautious stance appeared com. The EUR/JPY cross loses ground around 176. 60 during the Asian session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar on minutes of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) September policy meeting and verbal intervention from Japanese officials. Minutes from the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) September meeting revealed on Wednesday that an increasing number of policymakers at the central bank believed that conditions were falling into place for interest rates to rise, with two members calling for an immediate hike. The hawkish BoJ minutes may give some support to the JPY in the near future. Some verbal intervention from Japanese officials could also lift the JPY against the EUR. Finance Minister Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama had escalated the verbal intervention last week, saying that officials were “monitoring foreign exchange movements with a high sense of urgency.” On the other hand, the cautious stance from the European Central Bank might help limit the EUR’s losses. ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted that the central bank is “in a good place” and further stated it will do whatever is needed to stay in such a favorable position. ECB Governing Council member Boris Vujcic stated that current policy is “in a good place” and that “we feel that we have done our job” after lowering inflation to the ECB’s target. Traders see a less than 50% odds of further reductions by July 2026. A Morningstar analysis notes that swap markets are pricing in just a 25 basis point (bps) cut by September 2026. Japanese Yen FAQs The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the world’s most traded currencies. Its value is broadly determined by the performance of the Japanese economy, but more specifically by the Bank of Japan’s policy, the differential between Japanese and US bond yields, or risk sentiment among traders, among other.
“We need an investigation”: NFL fans grill Pete Carroll for not benching Geno Smith despite injury as Raiders lose 10-7 to Broncos
“We need an investigation”: NFL fans grill Pete Carroll for not benching Geno Smith despite injury as Raiders lose 10-7 to Broncos
Samourai Wallet co-founder sentenced to five years in prison
The post Samourai Wallet co-founder sentenced to five years in prison appeared com. The founder of Samourai Wallet has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge. After about a year and seven months since his arrest, Samourai Wallet dev, Keonne Rodriguez, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The case against Samourai Wallet Keonne Rodriguez and his co-founder William Lonergan Hill launched Samourai Wallet in 2015 as a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet. In April 2024, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill were arrested and later indicted by the U. S. government. Samourai never registered as a money transmitting business with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and did not implement effective anti-money-laundering (AML) or “know your customer” (KYC) protocols. Prosecutors claim that Samourai processed about $237 million in illicit funds between 2015 and April 2024. Rodriguez and Hill pleaded guilty on July 30, 2025, to a charge of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Rogriguez’s verdict is bad news for privacy advocates On November 6, 2025, Keonne Rodriguez was sentenced to 60 months (5 years) in federal prison. That sentence is the statutory maximum for the charge requested by the prosecution, as Cryptopolitan reported earlier during the week. Rodriguez is also required to pay a fine and will be supervised after his release. Judge Denise L. Cote was not swayed by Rogriguez’s defense of privacy tools, citing its failure to address the real-world consequences of facilitating criminal transactions. The presiding judge also found his letters of remorse failing to show.
“I don’t get why there’s no more open conversation” – Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula & others hit back at Slams for ‘frustrating’ stalled negotiations
Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and other top-ranked players are calling for Grand Slam organizers to discuss several issues regarding revenue sharing, player welfare, and consultation.
Aryan Khan to work on his first theatrical release before directing Shah Rukh Khan in planned 2027 film: Report
Aryan Khan, who recently earned appreciation for his debut Netflix directorial The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is already moving ahead with his next set of projects. The series, which featured Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Bobby Deol and an ensemble cast, marked Aryan’s official entry as a director and showcased his inclination towards bold storytelling. With the streaming debut now behind him, the filmmaker is preparing for a larger leap a theatrical feature. According to industry sources, Aryan’s next directorial will be a full-fledged film intended for a big-screen release. The young filmmaker is reportedly determined to establish himself in the theatrical space before stepping into what will arguably be the most anticipated collaboration of his career directing his father, superstar Shah Rukh Khan. A source quoted by Pinkvilla revealed that Aryan is taking a measured, merit-driven approach to his career choices. “Aryan wants to deliver a theatrical success and prove himself as a filmmaker before taking on the challenge of directing his superstar father, Shah Rukh Khan,” the insider shared. The intention, the source added, is to build credibility in the industry by letting the work speak for itself rather than relying on legacy or expectations. Plans for the father-son collaboration are very much in motion, though the film is not expected to take off immediately. “If all goes as planned, Aryan’s third directorial will feature SRK in the lead. The father-son duo has already locked the core idea, but the collaboration is expected to take shape only in 2027,” the source added. For now, Aryan is dedicating his attention to completing the script for his second feature film. The project is likely to enter the casting stage soon, with more details about the genre, ensemble, and production timeline expected to emerge in the coming months. With his debut project sparking conversations and his next two films already generating industry buzz, Aryan Khan appears to be pacing his journey with focus and strategic clarity. As anticipation builds for his theatrical debut and eventually, his directorial collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan all eyes are on the young filmmaker’s next move. Also Read: Sameer Wankhede calls The Ba***ds of Bollywood a “calculated hit job” aimed at settling personal scores: “Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan can’t hide behind satire”.
Kody Brown Admits He “Didn’t Know S–t About Being a Dad and Husband”
You could say the realization was like a knife to the kidney. But for Kody Brown, the toughest part of the Nov. 6 episode of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test had nothing to do with running.
3 least impressive Montreal Canadiens from 4-3 OT loss to New Jersey Devils ft. Alex Newhook
The Montreal Canadiens dropped a disappointing 4-3 game to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils rallied to tie the game with 1: 07 to go.
Radical Abortion Activist Nancy Pelosi Will Finally Leave Congress
Longtime Democrat Congressman Nancy Pelosi, a fierce proponent of abortion whose unyielding support for killing babies has drawn sharp rebukes from Catholic leaders, is poised to retire from Congress at the end of her current term. The 85-year-old California lawmaker, who has represented San Francisco since 1987, has finally announced she is stepping down. In a CNN interview aired Monday, Pelosi emphasized her drive to reclaim House control for Democrats, saying, “For me, it’s just a question about one thing: winning the House for the Democrats, and that’s what we’re doing with Proposition 50. It’s the first step.” She added,.
AEW accused of allegedly confiscating fan sign during this week’s Dynamite
As seen on social media, a fan brought their sign to AEW Dynamite last night. However, this was confiscated during the show, and it is unclear who is responsible for this.