IJR News — today's news from every sideIJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 2h
Japan Plans 24/7 Blockchain Settlement for Bonds, Stocks — Aug 25, 2026Japan is pursuing a next-generation, 24/7 blockchain-based settlement system for real-time trading of stocks and government bonds, with a study group this summer and a detailed plan expected by early 2027, targeting broader operations in the early 2030s. The effort, led by the FSA, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, and major financial institutions, aims to cut settlement times, reduce counterparty risk, and could extend to cross-border payments and tokenized assets.
On X · @UTDTreyMan Utd Fan Mocks Chelsea’s Poor Form After Match vs ArsenalThe post by popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey says “They haven’t been the same since the visited their husband😭” with an attached photo/meme. It refers to Chelsea’s recent struggles by joking that Arsenal is Chelsea’s “husband.”1,504 likes · 24m