US makes visa bond rule permanent, raises maximum to $20,000
Why it matters: The policy covers 50 countries and cut B1/B2 visa issuances by 83% during the pilot, according to the federal notice.
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Coinbase shares drop 7% after $359.5 million Q2 loss
What's new: The crypto exchange missed Wall Street estimates for both revenue and earnings for a third straight quarter.
Bloomberg, CNBC
MRT Jakarta starts accepting contactless credit card taps at gates
Riders can now tap in and tap out with Visa or Mastercard cards, without topping up an electronic money card balance.
Antara News, Republika +1
EU lawmakers back digital euro plan, clearing path for 2029 launch
What's next: Parliament could open talks with EU governments and the Commission next month, with a 12-month pilot penciled in for late 2027.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
Japan raises visa fees by as much as fivefold from July 1, 2026
Single-entry visas will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, while multiple-entry visas will increase to 30,000 yen.
Immigration Rejects Proposal for Visa-Free Entry for 8+1 States
Immigration says the scheme has not been shown to lift foreign-exchange earnings and could raise security and sovereignty risks.