BlackRock, which manages over $10 trillion globally on behalf of clients, led the campaign last year to bring a fully-fledged spot bitcoin ETF to the U.S., winning approval for its IBIT and a fleet of ...
Katsunobu Kato tipped to be Japanese finance minister
Japan's ex-chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato is likely to be tapped as finance minister when incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba forms his
Rise of the “crypto voter”: The surprising group that could swing the election
“Crypto swing states could emerge given the close nature of many of the races,” Liz Mills of Crypto Council for Innovation wrote in a report. “Crypto voters want politicians to set clear rules for ...
Japan’s Finance Regulators to Reform Crypto Gaming Laws
Japan’s financial regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly determined to introduce major reforms to the nation’s crypto gaming laws.
Moo Deng now has her own crypto, because of course she does
But the Fed’s super-sized rate cut last week, and signals of more cuts to come, are also powering a surge in crypto broadly, from the Moo Dengs to the more mainstream bitcoin and ethereum, as looser ...
Crypto Weekly Highlights: Bitcoin ETF Inflows, Shiba Inu Surge, U.S. Election Influence on Crypto
Million Inflows in Spot Bitcoin ETFs In a report posted on September 23, a total of $92 million inflows were recorded in 12 Bitcoin Spot exchange-traded ...
Russia’s Crypto Mining Tycoon Builds Fortune From Putin’s U-Turn
In 2017, the same year that Russian entrepreneur Igor Runets got his MBA from Stanford University, he started building a data center for crypto mining in Siberia. It was a bold bet that the region’s ...
Crypto founder paid LA cops to help extort victims for crypto, FBI alleges
Crypto firm founder Adam Iza is alleged to have paid LA Sheriff’s deputies for information used in attempts to steal crypto.
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba gives BOJ scope to hike rates – with caution
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday the country's monetary policy will broadly remain loose, but he signalled that he won't push back against further increases in still ...
New PM Shigeru Ishiba Confirms Stability in Japan’s Monetary Policy
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, affirmed that the country's accommodative monetary policy will remain unchanged. Ishiba emphasized a collaborative role for both the government and the ...
Governance Reforms Power Japan Forward
Discover how new corporate governance initiatives are revitalizing the Japanese market and creating opportunities for long-term value investors.
Japan reforms crypto gaming laws, easing entry for domestic startups
FSA’s proposed changes to crypto gaming laws represent a significant opportunity for Japan to strengthen its blockchain gaming industry.
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls for need to end deflation
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday stressed the need for the country's economy to fully emerge from deflation.
Shigeru Ishiba set to become Japan’s next PM: Yen strengthens against USD, bond yields decline
Shigeru Ishiba, a seasoned moderate politician, will be Japan’s next prime minister after winning the leadership election of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The 67-year-old former defense minister secured victory over his right-wing rival,
The People Casting Their Ballots for Crypto
Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts plan to vote for whichever candidate gives crypto the biggest boost.
Nikkei rallies 2% on softer yen, Japan leadership contest in spotlight
Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 2% as the yen softened, following Sanae Takaichi's lead in the first round of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election. Takaichi, a supporter ...