Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally is rekindling hope that the digital-ledger technology that underpins cryptocurrencies will revolutionize everything from recording the ownership of houses to bonds.
The Morning After: Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions
First, according to reports by the state-owned news agency Tass, the Russian government banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years. Russia has cited the industry’s high power consumption rates ...
Illegal crypto mining suspected of causing rolling blackouts in major city: ‘They [spread out] to avoid being detected’
In October and November, Iran's capital city of Tehran experienced rolling blackouts, and citizens suspect that some unauthorized activity might be making things worse. According to the Associated ...
Crypto readies its wish list for Trump
For more than a decade, there was a lack of clarity from federal regulators that left industry advocates frustrated, especially as the Biden administration went after crypto giants including Coinbase ...
How to get involved in crypto mining without expensive hardware
If you are considering mining cryptocurrency without a rig, cloud mining can be a low-cost alternative. Instead of buying expensive hardware, you can simply rent computing power from mining farms ...
Bybit Kazakhstan’s Exclusive Event Marks a New Crypto Frontier
The exclusive gathering brought together Bybit Kazakhstan users, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to celebrate the launch of Bybit Kazakhstan and underscore Bybit's commitment to fostering the ...
5 Best Meme Coins Set to Explode in 2025’s Crypto Bull Market
The crypto market lost billions recently, but optimism remains as the $3 trillion market cap holds. Meanwhile, meme coins are showing signs of recovery and growth.
Stablecoin adoption, ETFs to propel crypto performance in 2025: Citi
Crypto ETF inflows, onchain activity, and stablecoin usage all spiked after President-elect Donald Trump won the United States presidential election in November, and those metrics remain elevated ...
Tokyo inflation jump raises expectations for Bank of Japan rate hike
Tokyo inflation rose sharply in December, and with it rose the expectations of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike in early 2024. Consumer prices in the Japanese capital increased by 3.0% ...
Who is the group that US and Japan have blamed for the $300 million crypto theft
A North Korean hacking group, linked to the notorious Lazarus Group, has stolen over $300 million worth of cryptocurrency from Japan-based DMM Bitcoin through a sophisticated phishing attack. The FBI ...
Crypto Whales Are Eyeing This Hidden Gem for 2025—And It’s Not BTC or ETH
As we approach the potential major market rally in 2025, it is not surprising that veteran investors are looking for opportunities outside Bitcoin (BTC) ...
Upcoming IPO: Engineering services firm Neilsoft files DRHP papers with Sebi
Neilsoft IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares up to ₹100 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 80 lakh equity shares by promoters and other selling shareholders.
Japan Mainframe Market Valuation Set to Go Past US$ 365.82 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica
Government agencies in Osaka collectively operate roughly 200 mainframe systems to handle large-scale data tasks related to tax collection, social services, and public administration. These figures ...
Japan’s SMFG expects more than $7.65 billion net profit in FY 2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's CEO said the firm may make more than 1.2 trillion yen ($7.65 billion) net profit in the year from next April, as a resurgent Japanese banking sector cashes in on ...
Japan’s retail sales growth accelerates, industrial output contracts; jobless rate remains steady
Retail sales in Japan grew by 2.8% Y/Y in November 2024, up from a downwardly revised 1.3% rise in October, easily beating market expectations of a 1.7% gain and marking the 32nd straight month of ...
Soaring expectations test Japan defense stocks in 2025
TOKYO -- Japanese defense manufacturers are cautiously optimistic about 2025, having scored some of the Tokyo market's biggest gains in 2024.