SBI Group, Ripple, and HashKey DX collaborate to introduce XRPL-powered solutions to Japan and the partnership aims to replicate the success of blockchain-powered supply chain finance solutions in ...
‘Exponential decay’ shows $73K bitcoin price record could be peak, per analyst
Close analysis of the bitcoin price in the wake of halving events suggest the top of this crypto cycle might have already been reached.
Groundhog Day for the Crypto Wars: The DOJ on Bitcoin Prowl
It's a stunning flashback to the 1990s "crypto wars," when the feds last went after cryptographers and others writing code. Thirty years later, politicians are now worried less about technical data leaking to foreigners and more about those foreigners ...
Crypto Users Demand SEC, Chair Accountability Over ‘Misleading’ ETH Stance; Congress Sets Hearing
Under increasing pressure over the revelation that Gensler's SEC had viewed Ether as a security before it refused to answer Congress regarding the matter, the House Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing on SEC enforcement next week.
Crypto washout sends bitcoin below $58,000 into bear market
Bitcoin fell for a third day on Wednesday, having posted its worst monthly performance in April since late 2022, as investors pulled money out of cryptocurrencies ahead of an interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve later.
Bank of Japan’s hawkish whispers drowned out by rowdy yen selloff
The Bank of Japan's decision to keep policy unchanged last week gave yen bears plenty of sell cues, but largely overlooked in the stampede were signals the central bank could raise rates in several ...
Japan’s SSAs bounce back as funding conditions stabilise
Japan’s major government-backed borrowers issued well-supported international bonds during the fiscal year that ended in March, after putting the previous torrid year behind them. Navigating an ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors brace for Fed policy decision
Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Wednesday, with traders maintaining a cautious stance on the first day of the month ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision. The ...
Binance crypto founder Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
Once considered the most powerful crypto industry figure, Zhao, known as 'CZ,' is the second major crypto boss to be sentenced to prison.
Japan’s Nikkei edges lower as investors await Fed decision
Japan's Nikkei share average fell in the morning session on Wednesday, with traders maintaining a cautious stance on the first day of the month ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy ...
‘Perfect Storm’ Sparks Sudden Bitcoin Price Crash Under $60,000 As Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Brace For Shock Fed Flip
A "perfect storm of negatives" has crashed the bitcoin price ahead of Fed chair Jerome Powell's interest rate decision
Australia and Japan markets set to slip as Fed decision looms, most Asian markets closed
Australian and Japanese markets are set to fall Wednesday as investors brace for the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision, due early Thursday in Asia. Investors will also keep an eye on the yen, which ...
Japan Should Leave the Yen Bazooka at Home
The root cause of yen weakness lies in the US, not Japan. That makes the latter's options very limited. Sovereignty only goes so far. Kanda & Co. need to pick their shots carefully, and with discretion. Never mind the bazooka. Just a few bullets will suffice.
Japan’s ruling party loses key by-elections in blow to scandal-tainted PM Kishida
The conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost the House of Representatives seats for Shimane, Tokyo and Nagasaki to the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPL) led by leftist lawmaker Kenta Izumi.
Why the presidency isn’t the most important election for crypto in 2024
With several key races heating up, the CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce outlined what's at stake for the crypto industry.
How to Include Crypto in Your Retirement Portfolio
For retirement investors with limited knowledge of crypto who hope to include it in their portfolio, think small. Start with a 5% to 10% portfolio allocation, use diversified products such as ETFs, stick with reputable coin exchanges and wallets and regularly review your overall portfolio.