The Biden administration reportedly plans to implement new measures to make it more difficult for hackers to profit from ransomware attacks using cryptocurrencies ... ( read original story ...)
Biden administration set to ban crypto for ransomware payments
Eamon Javers reports on the "array" of actions the Biden administration plans to take next week to target hackers who demand cryptocurrency as payment for ransomeware. And, Lee Reiners, executive ... ( read original story ...)
‘Much cost averaging… wow’: Robinhood debuts recurring crypto trading
Robinhood will allow users to create recurring investments in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, dogecoin and litecoin. ( read original story ...)
The White House is reportedly getting ready to roll out measures to combat the use of crypto in ransomware attacks
The US government is preparing measures to make it more difficult for hackers to use crypto to profit from ransomware attacks. The Treasury Department is planning sanctions against specific targets. ( read original story ...)
Why there could be more crypto regulation coming
Needham's John Todaro discusses why more cryptocurrency regulation could be coming and how people can continue to profitably invest in the space. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Target Crypto Ransomware Payments With Sanctions
The Biden administration hopes to disrupt the digital finance infrastructure that facilitates ransomware cyber attacks, a national security threat traced to Russia. ( read original story ...)
Top Online Broker Takes On Japan Megabanks With Surprise Bid
A billion-dollar unsolicited bid for an underperforming lender is Yoshitaka Kitao’s boldest move yet to build a fourth megabank in Japan.The aggressive offer by SBI Holdings Inc.’s maverick chief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to carefully analyze China’s readiness to join TPP after bid
The Japanese government said Friday it will carefully analyze whether China is ready to meet the requirements for joining the trans-P ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street trading groups step up incursion into crypto markets
The most important market trends and how Wall Street's best minds respond to them. Delivered every weekday. Several of Wall Street’s biggest trading companies have unveiled plans to stake out ... ( read original story ...)
Over 60 South Korean crypto exchanges set to suspend services next week
More than 60 cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea must notify customers of a partial or full suspension of trading by Friday, before regulations begin. ( read original story ...)
Any Kioxia-Western Digital deal should ensure equal hubs in Japan, U.S. – senior lawmaker
Kioxia has said it is still considering an IPO. Toshiba, which retains about 40.6% of Kioxia, is separately in talks with at least four global private equity firms about its strategic options. That is ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban says crypto regulation ‘built around existing fraud laws’ wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing
"Personally, I think regulation built around existing fraud laws is not a bad thing" for the crypto space, billionaire investor Mark Cuban tweeted. ( read original story ...)
Crypto apps dominated the 28 fastest-growing finance apps this week. Here’s the full list.
Insider obtained exclusive data on the fastest growing finance growing apps this week, from cryptocurrency wallets to digital banking platforms. ( read original story ...)
Regulators frown as crypto players move into banking
With offers of loans and interest-earning accounts, more new cryptocurrency firms are straying into the world of traditional banks, to the consternation of US financial regulators. ( read original story ...)
There’s real utility being shown in crypto markets: Ava Labs’ Wu
CNBC's "Squawk Box" team discusses crypto, valuation and outlook with John Wu of Ava Labs. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower, giving up early gains
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks erased early gains and closed lower on Thursday as investors locked in profits following a ... ( read original story ...)