As the U.S. joins Japan to defend the yen, bitcoin stays flat above $63,000, defying the carry-trade panic that once sank it.
Crypto exchange to exit major market amid crackdown
A popular crypto exchange is going to exit a major country.
Crypto Clarity Act Risks More Delay As Recess Looms
The long-awaited crypto Clarity Act may be further delayed as August recess fast approaches. Despite optimism last week from top crypto companies — like Coinbase — and backing from top financial ...
Crypto Privacy Tools Serve ‘Essential Protective Functions’: Report by ChangeNOW, CoinRabbit
Authoritarian oppression, corporate treasuries and “wrench attacks” make up the privacy case in a new report from ChangeNOW and CoinRabbit. (Brought to you by ChangeNOW) ...
After Coldcard exploit, crypto billionaire issues stark warning
The Binance founder who has seen four full crypto cycles just weighed in on the biggest hardware wallet failure in Bitcoin history. His advice is uncomfortable but hard to argue with.
LA’s famous Pink’s Hot Dogs is coming to Tokyo later this year
Known for its flavour-loaded hot dogs, an eclectic neon-pink atmosphere and an impressive menu with items named after Hollywood superstars, Pink’s is a Los Angeles cultural institution. Thriving since ... ( read original story ...)
Why the U.S. Is Helping Prop Up Japan’s Weak Currency
The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets. ( read original story ...)
Major crypto exchange eyes IPO amid market slump
A popular crypto exchange is preparing for an IPO after restructuring its operations and internal controls, as past bankruptcies and shutdowns keep governance risks in focus.
Krown’s Jerry Lagace on the quantum threat to crypto: “your keys are being harvested now”
The COO behind the Qastle quantum-secured wallet says the industry's biggest mistake isn't underestimating quantum computers, it's assuming they're far away.
This Analyst Turns More Conservative On Crypto Stock Valuations, But Says Buy The Dip In COIN, MSTR, HOOD
Cantor Fitzgerald was favorable on all three names and stated the reduced targets were attributable to modified valuation assumptions, not a longer-term outlook.
Another Top Crypto Exchange Shuts Down. What Does This Mean For the Future of the Crypto Market?
BitMEX's share of crypto derivatives volume, and especially in futures contracts, had thus been shrinking for years. While the shutdown still comes as a bit of a surprise, it's very unlikely that any ...
Bitcoin Price Recovery Incoming? a16z Warns CLARITY Proposal Is Crypto ‘Kill Shot’ as Trump Moves BTC
Marc Andreessen warned that imposing downstream liability on software developers would be a “kill shot” for the crypto industry. Lookonchain interpreted Trump Media’s $165 million ...
Japan and U.S. conducted joint yen intervention on Friday
The two countries spent as much as $36.58 billion buying yen on Friday and both said they will act again if needed ...
CSI Japan Launches: Strategic Intelligence for Decisions Where the Public Record Falls Silent
CSI Japan, an independent strategic advisory firm in Tokyo, launches to give investors and boards the intelligence that filings in Japan do not carry. ( read original story ...)
Blue Owl hires ex-Barclays banker as Japan business co-head
Takeo Ikemori, hired as head of Japan institutional capital, will share the role of Japan representative with Yoichi Nakamura, who is head of private wealth in the country. ( read original story ...)
Bitget set to exit Japan, close all remaining positions by year-end
Bitget will halt crypto trading services for Japan residents, having already stopped new registrations as it moves to comply with the country’s regulations. The company will close all remaining ...