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A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Shimane Prefecture on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across parts of the country’s western region but causing no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred in eastern Shimane Prefecture on the western side of Honshu Island. The tremor registered an …

In a stunning turnaround that has crypto enthusiasts buzzing, Bitcoin surged by over 3% in the past 24 hours to exceed $114,000 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, shaking off an earlier weekly dip near $109,000. Keen observers of crypto volatility since the bear market started believe this rebound feels like the spark for “Uptober”, especially …

Bitcoin Surge

The global Islamic fintech sector is on a swift upward trajectory. According to the 2022 Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report, the market witnessed transaction volumes of around $79  billion in 2021, with projections to reach $179 billion by 2026—an annual growth of approximately 18%. While key Islamic fintech hubs currently include Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, …

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