Donald Trump has chastised Japan and other allies for not helping the United States in the war on Iran, even as Tokyo ramps up diplomatic moves to help end the conflict. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi uses crude “old lady” term in self-deprecating remark
Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai made headlines in March when he told a prefectural assembly that, regarding cash handouts for children, there "may be an old woman in Tokyo who'd do it right away," widely ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi sees approval steady as oil response draws criticism
By bno - Tokyo Office Public support for the cabinet of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remained broadly unchanged in early April, although dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of oil ... ( read original story ...)
5 Asset Managers That Control Wall Street’s Crypto in 2026
BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Galaxy lead the 2026 crypto race. Here are the numbers behind their dominance.
Nevada’s unregulated ‘crypto kiosks’ are a paradise for scammers, AARP warns
Nevadans are losing millions of dollars each year to cryptocurrency scams, and much of the fraud is aided by the hundreds of largely unregulated “bitcoin ATMs,” state lawmakers heard last week. Crypto ...
Ripple Schedules XRP-Tokyo 2026 With Industry Leaders
Ripple prepares for XRP-Tokyo 2026 in Japan, focusing on institutional XRP adoption, DeFi growth, and blockchain payments. ( read original story ...)
Bybit’s Jerry Li: Crypto Is Splitting Into Institutional-Grade Platforms and Everything Else
Bybit executive Jerry Li explains crypto markets are dividing between institutional-grade platforms and speculative ecosystems.
New to crypto? Here’s the smartest way to start without losing money
When you're ready to buy your first cryptocurrency, it's basically a two-step process. Here's what to do if you are buying for the first time.
Crypto Preps for Looming Q-Day Predicted by Google
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said last week in response to Google’s paper that “we all need to solve it sooner rather than later.” ...
Strategy and Bitmine Jump 6% as Crypto Treasury Plays Catch Fire
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) stock and Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) shares are both surging 6% Monday morning. The catalyst is a broad crypto market rebound, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) rising 3 ...
Inflation takes center stage: Crypto Week Ahead
Crypto Week Ahead is a comprehensive list of what's coming up in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, as well as the major macroeconomic events that will influence digital asset markets. For ...
XRP tests $1.35 as Ripple executives head to Japan conference on institutional adoption
XRP XRP is up 5% over the past 24 hours as Ripple executives arrived in Japan for the XRP Tokyo 2026 conference on April 7, focusing on institutional adoption, RWA tokenization, and DeFi expansion. ( read original story ...)
Japan M&A Momentum to Persist, Alvarez & Marsal’s Aversano Says
Deal flow in Japan will likely keep up its brisk pace, thanks in part to regulatory policies that are fueling mergers and acquisitions as well as broader macroeconomic trends, according to Alvarez & ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK. ( read original story ...)
Schwab Moves Deeper Into Crypto With Spot Trading Plans for 2026
Charles Schwab SCHW is preparing to deepen its presence in digital assets with the planned launch of spot cryptocurrency trading in the first half of 2026. The offering, branded Schwab Crypto, will ...
Crypto, Banking Leaders Optimistic About CLARITY Act Deal After Latest Stablecoin Yield Text
Crypto and banking leaders have expressed optimism that both sides could soon reach a deal over the stablecoin yield text in the CLARITY Act.