The crypto market is on the cusp of a significant upswing, according to Host of CryptosRus, George Tung. Tung highlighted Bernstein's bullish research note and Standard Chartered's optimistic ...
Japan planning $87 billion extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and offset rising ... ( read original story ...)
Where crypto ETFs can go next during a second Trump term
Crypto investors have been cheerful this week, as bitcoin has kept refreshing all-time highs and market participants are hopeful that the digital-asset sector will benefit from a more friendly regulatory environment after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won’t Shake Her
Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the chief U.S. critics of the crypto industry, confirmed she'd be taking the role as the most senior Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee. That panel will be responsible for handling crypto legislation in the coming months.
The price of bitcoin is soaring. Here’s a key move for investors to reduce future crypto taxes
The price of bitcoin is soaring. There's a key deadline for crypto investors to avoid a higher future tax bill.
Why Corporate Crypto Diversification Could be a Good Idea
With bitcoin’s total market cap of $1.3 trillion and the price per 1 BTC trading above $65,000 crypto long ago transcended its former reputation as a fringe investment. In fact, digital assets have become a legitimate component of some corporate treasury strategies.
Feature: MIDOSUJI RUNWAY 2024 & FESTIVAL OF THE LIGHTS IN OSAKA 2024 OPENING CEREMONY
The annual autumn spectacles “Midosuji Runway” and “Festival of the lights in Osaka” lit up the city of Osaka again this year. The main street, Midosuji, was transformed for one day into an ... ( read original story ...)
Coincheck Marks Japan’s First SEC-Approved Crypto Listing on Nasdaq
In a groundbreaking move, Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange owned by Monex Group, has secured SEC approval to list on the Nasdaq, making it the first Japanese crypto exchange to do so. The ...
Crypto legislation likely coming under Trump, ex-SEC chief says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee,
As crypto fortunes swell, Robinhood announces tie-up with charity platform Daffy
Crypto investors have seen their holdings soar this week as a result of post-election euphoria that has Bitcoin fast approaching $100,000. Now, for those looking to spread their newfound wealth around,
Cebu Pacific opens promo fares for flights to Sapporo
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific announced a seat sale for the newly-opened direct route to Sapporo, Japan (New Chitose). Cebu Pacific said travelers may book ... ( read original story ...)
American man arrested for defacing Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police said Wednesday they have arrested a 65-year-old American male for allegedly defacing Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo earlier this week by using his fingernails to scratch letters ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Industry Lobbies Trump and His Allies to Capitalize on Election Wins
A presidential committee stacked with industry loyalists. And legislation to let crypto companies operate freely in the United States. After years in the political wilderness, crypto executives are scrambling to execute a policy wish list that could ...
Japan’s nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region for a restart, the first rejection under safety standards that were reinforced after the 201 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering restarting electricity, gas price subsidies from January, NHK reports
Japan's government is considering restarting subsidies for electricity and gas prices from January next year, and continuing them until March in response to high fuel costs, public broadcaster NHK ... ( read original story ...)
As pain from weak yen deepens, Japan’s ex-currency chief Kanda warns of action
Japan will act appropriately against excess movements on the foreign exchange market, former currency chief Masato Kanda told Reuters, issuing a warning as the country continues to feel pain from a ... ( read original story ...)