A total of 539 companies raised $61.4 billion through initial public offerings (IPO) across the world during the first half of 2025, according to a report released on Friday.
Japan’s Kato Aware Market Views Over Debt Driving Bonds
Japan’s finance minister said he’s aware of market views that recent bond market volatility has been driven by doubts over the country’s future fiscal management, pledging to respond to these voices ...
The House Just Passed a Historic Crypto Bill, Delivering a Huge Win to Stablecoin Fans
The stablecoin bill, known as the Genius Act, and the crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, both received notable bipartisan support. Democratic lawmakers joined with Republicans to ...
Crypto stocks jump as ether scales six-month high
Crypto-focused stocks rose on Friday, after ether hit a six-month high on the passage of a stablecoin bill by the U.S. House of Representatives.
How Crypto Drove Sharplink Gaming Stock Up 50% Last Week
Initially centered on online gaming and sports wagering, SharpLink has increasingly shifted its focus towards blockchain-based finance while also incorporating blockchain technology into its betting ...
Crypto Market Value Tops $4 Trillion as Stablecoin Bill Passes
The total market value of cryptoassets surged past $4 trillion for the first time, driven by a rally in altcoins and momentum from a sweeping US legislative push to regulate the sector.
Congress Just Injected Crypto Into the Most Stable Part of the U.S. Economy
T here would be a great irony if cryptocurrency — which was created in 2008 to provide an alternative to the mainstream financial system that had just failed — led to another economic crash. But that ...
Kansai Electric to move towards building new nuclear plant, Nikkei says
Japan's Kansai Electric Power has decided to take steps towards building a new nuclear power plant, the first such move since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Nikkei business daily reported on ...
Japan finance minister aware of market concerns about fiscal health
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he was aware of bond market concerns about the country's fiscal policy ahead, in the build-up to an upper house election where the minority ...
Outrage as $1.8B ‘DGCX’ crypto scam ringleader mocks victims: Asia Express
Outrage after ringleader of $1.8B DGCX fraud publicly mocks the intelligence of victims, and even the Infini hacker is long ETH! Asia Express ...
No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone
The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.
Brody: This is the starting gun on a huge stampede into crypto
Paul Brody, EY Global Blockchain Leader, joins "Worldwide Exchange" to discuss how new U.S. policy is unleashing institutional crypto adoption and boosting demand for Ethereum and stablecoins.
Crypto’s $4 Trillion Moment
A legislative win in Congress, and the promise of more to come, has helped lift the prospects and the wealth of the cryptocurrency industry.
Crypto Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion as US Stablecoin Bill Passes
The total market capitalization of cryptoassets surged past $4 trillion for the first time, driven by a rally in altcoins and momentum from a sweeping US legislative push to regulate the sector.
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower, off 2-week high amid election outcome worries
Japan's Nikkei experienced a slight dip, closing lower at 39,819.11, as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of the upper house election. The decline followed a rise to a two-week high, spurred by ...
Moderna cancels Japan mRNA plant plans amid weak demand
Moderna Japan had planned to build an mRNA drug plant at Shonan Health Innovation Park in Kanagawa prefecture. The company shelved the plan, citing weak demand for vaccines and a poor business ...