Ripple is planning to launch its new RLUSD stablecoin, once approved by the NYDFS, while the XRP Ledger slashed activation costs, sparking a surge in new users. Cardano makes waves in the gamefi world with its Hydra Doom Tournament,
Tokyo-Beijing forum aims to warm chilly relations
The Tokyo-Beijing Forum was held in person this week in Japan for the first time since it went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the two-day forum from December 4 through 5, officials from ...
Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar
US President-Elect Donald Trump says David O. Sacks will be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar,” according to a Truth Social post.
A crypto millionaire has launched a nationwide ‘treasure hunt’—and hidden multiple bitcoin worth more than $100,000 each
A crypto millionaire has hidden millions of dollars worth of treasure across the United States — and published a book on how to find it. Jon Collins-Black revealed last month that he concealed valuables ranging from Olympic gold medals and rare trading cards to historical artifacts and crypto in five puzzle boxes.
Japan base pay gains by record, keeps door open for Bank of Japan hike
BASE salaries for regular workers in Japan rose by a record, a further indication of progress towards a positive economic cycle that will support market speculation of a near-term rate hike by the ...
China and Japan seek to repair fraught ties as crises mount in chaotic world
China and Japan need to move past their political disputes and strengthen economic ties to deal with an increasingly chaotic global order, officials from both countries urged at a key summit on ...
Japan’s Cabinet to Approve $92 Billion Extra Budget
Japan will lean heavily on extra tax revenue in a ¥13.9 trillion ($92 billion) additional budget to finance Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s stimulus package, according to state broadcaster NHK.
Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet to Raise ¥9.5B to Purchase More Bitcoin (BTC)
Japanese publicly listed firm Metaplanet reportedly aims to secure $62 million for acquiring more Bitcoin with its current holding sitting at 1,142 BTC.
Trump’s latest nominees are a gift to his wealthiest crypto boosters
That combination would appear to reward Trump’s wealthiest and most influential donors in Silicon Valley, some of whom have specifically called for less regulation of crypto and weakening the power of large tech monopolies.
What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin’s rally to $100,000
Bitcoin’s meteoric run may have gotten a little extra push from an unlikely source: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Stock market today: Wall Street quiet after hitting another record, bitcoin surges above $100,000
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 while Asian shares are mostly higher, taking their cues from another Wall Street record rally.
5 Reasons Why Web3 Gaming could catapult Crypto Adoption in 2025
So, will Web3 Gaming act as a prime gateway for crypto adoption in 2025? Yes, gaming is all about fun but it is also accessibility, ownership, and empowerment. By 2025, games like those described here should onboard a whole new wave of players into the crypto ecosystem.
President-Elect Donald Trump Is Poised to Make This Holiday Season Extra Special for Bitcoin, XRP, and the Rest of the Crypto-verse
While Bitcoin ( BTC 5.87%), the world's largest cryptocurrency, has performed well all year, the rest of the crypto-verse has President-elect Donald Trump to thank. Crypto prices started moving significantly higher in the weeks leading up to the election,
SH Hotels & Resorts unveils plans for 1 Hotel Tokyo in Japan
The hotel, which will be situated in the Akasaka district, will integrate retail, offices and 211 guest rooms.
Nissan boss Uchida races to save the automaker – and his job
Nissan Motor managers dialed in for a regular online meeting with boss Makoto Uchida only to hear a grim message: business was worse than expected and the Japanese car maker had to cut jobs and ...
2025 Crypto Golden Age: AI & Blockchain Unleashing Innovation
The Great Transformation The brutal crypto winter of 2022-2023 has given way to an extraordinary renaissance in digital assets.