Experts said the bill's passage could be a "watershed," allowing crypto to gain a stronger foothold in mainstream financial markets.
Bitcoin spikes to record high on Trump crypto-policy enthusiasm
The cryptocurrency has been on a months-long tear thanks to the pro-crypto Trump administration and April's tariff chaos.
New crypto bill could turbocharge the stablecoin industry: 4 changes it might bring
Legislation regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to another asset, is set for a vote in the Senate.
Toyota unveils latest RAV4, 1st to incorporate new software system
Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday unveiled the latest RAV4 to be rolled out in Japan, North America and Europe in the current fiscal y ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS Expands Global Off-Highway Tire Market Presence in Turkey
Yokohama TWS expands in the off-highway tire market with a new Turkey entity to support OEMs and dealers with local service. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power
An off-the-cuff remark about never paying for rice has cost Japan’s agriculture minister his job, as pressure mounts on the government to solve the nation’s rice crisis. ( read original story ...)
Prophecy panic: Tourists flee Japan over earthquake warning
Tourists are widely canceling trips to Japan due to a prophecy in a comic. The author of the comic had previously predicted the Fukushima disaster in 2011 in another of her works. According to CNN, ... ( read original story ...)
Best crypto to buy as SEC delays XRP and Dogecoin ETF decisions
The SEC has delayed its decisions on XRP and Dogecoin ETF proposals, but altcoins like Bitcoin Pepe could rally higher soon.
Crypto industry may get some much-needed rules to bring it mainstream
Still, the bill is considered a major win for the crypto industry. The industry-backed bill would help protect consumers and set industry standards that could allow stablecoins to become mainstream for digital payments and other financial instruments, advocates say.
American Crypto Innovation: 3 Made in America Crypto Stocks That Are Worthy of a Place in Your Portfolio
Founded in 2012, Coinbase Global ( COIN -1.07%) is now the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. The company's April 2021 initial public offering (IPO) is still the largest-ever for the crypto industry. Four years later, Coinbase landed in the S&P 500, becoming the first-ever crypto trading platform to do so.
Smart crow steal and try to open delivery box in Japan
A smart crow was caught in the act of stealing and trying to open a delivery box in Japan. CCTV footage shows the black bird landing in a front yard in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The animal can be seen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest person dies at 114
Mine Kondo, a 114-year-old resident of the Aichi Prefecture town of Kota recognized as Japan's oldest person, died on May 20, the town announ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider easing timeframe for hitting budget goal, Nikkei says
Japan will consider easing the timeframe for achieving a balanced budget as U.S. tariffs cloud the economic outlook, the Nikkei daily reported on Wednesday, a move that may add to growing market worries about the country's fiscal woes. ( read original story ...)
Investors call time on U.S. asset party as Trump tariffs hit Japan
The winner from the investors’ U.S. pause? Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.6% and India’s Nifty 50 was up by 0.4% in late trading, while Shanghai’s index rose a modest ( read original story ...)
MGM Osaka consortium paid US$1.5mln land rent from October to March, say local officials
The site rent paid by the consortium developing the MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR) with casino in Japan amounted to JPY222.51 million (US$1.5 million) for the six-month period from October – when ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet is Japan’s Most Shorted Stock, Says CEO Amid Global Short Squeeze Speculation
Dubbed as Japan's Strategy, Metaplanet is now Japan’s most shorted stock, says CEO as Bitcoin bulls warn of a global short squeeze.