Head of Policy says the CLARITY Act has bipartisan momentum, but if it stalls, a new Congress and potentially a new administration reset the clock entirely.
Is Punch the Monkey in Danger? Crypto Influencers Arrested in Japan After Storming Enclosure of Viral Japanese Macaque
Two US tourists in costume leapt into a Japanese zoo enclosure, terrifying a troop of macaques made famous online and prompting new security measures, although staff say the animals were not harmed.
Ripple (XRP) News: SBI Group Is Building Japan’s First XRP ETF
ETF on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. SBI Holdings filed two ETF applications with Japan’s Financial Services Agency in August 2025, including what would be the country’s first spot XRP product. The plan ...
Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes On-Chain Finance Plan to Protect Yen
Stablecoins and tokenized deposits could help Japan modernize payments and reduce reliance on foreign rails, the proposal says.
Mark Cuban said he was ‘crucified’ for backing crypto regulation—now the billionaire says ‘every major player’ is pushing to get it done
Billionaire investor and television celebrity Mark Cuban expressed support for regulation in emerging sectors on Monday, recalling the criticism he received for calling for rules for the ...
Japan, South Korea set to agree on oil cooperation, Nikkei says
TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung are set to agree on a cooperative framework for securing crude oil supplies including joint ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI Momentum Faces Oil Shock as Index Tests 60,000
The Nikkei 225 is testing key support, with AI demand supporting the trend while oil and geopolitical risks pressure sentiment.
Japan ready to act on FX volatility, mindful of US bond market impact
By Makiko Yamazaki PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - Japan stands ready to act against excessive foreign exchange volatility at any time, while ensuring that any yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention is ...
Japan ready to act on foreign exchange volatility
Rising U.S. Treasury yields have fueled market speculation that Washington may become sensitive to large-scale yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention by Japan.
Japan economy grows annualized 2.1% in Jan-March, beating estimates
Japan's economy grew 0.5% in January-March from the preceding three months, or at an annualized pace of 2.1%, Cabinet Office data showed on Tuesday, higher than market expectations.
Japan finance minister vows action on forex volatility
PARIS--Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday that the government stands ready to act against excessive foreign exchange volatility at any time, as speculative moves continue to ...
Massive Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot Is Shutting Down as the Whole Industry Collapses
The company has filed for bankruptcy amid legal scrutiny over allegations its ATMs were used to facilitate fraud.
Crypto Slide: Bitcoin Tumbles Past $77K Support As Higher Oil, Treasury Yields Spook Investors
The broader cryptocurrency market experienced a widespread selloff on Monday, pulling Bitcoin below the $77,000 mark after the digital asset failed to hold its ground against intensifying ...
SEC to Ready Plan for Trading Crypto Versions of Stocks
The Trump administration is poised to roll out a plan for trading digital versions of securities that could reshape the landscape of the American stock market as it continues to loosen the rules for ...
The CLARITY Act Hands Crypto Oversight To A CFTC That Just Lost 21% Of Its Staff
The idea behind the CLARITY Act is sound, but the implementation will be anything but. With a CFTC that is reeling from job-cuts, enforcement will be a challenge.
Reyuu Japan and Universal Digital back out of $100M crypto treasury deal as trend goes cold
ReYuu Japan and Universal Digital scrapped their $100 million loan agreement because investors have become wary of crypto treasury strategies.