Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated Wednesday that the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates if economic and price conditions continue to improve, as Japan’s 10-year government bond ...
Crypto Hedge Funds Had a Great 2024, But Failed to Beat Bitcoin
During a great year for cryptocurrencies, hedge funds focused on digital assets unsurprisingly did very well, too. It’s just that many didn’t do as well as the industry’s most famous token: Bitcoin.
Bitcoin surges past $97,000 on speculation of Trump’s day-one crypto policy
On Tuesday, the price of bitcoin returned above $97,000, as as speculation swirled within the crypto industry about a potential executive order on cryptocurrency during the first day of Donald Trump’s ...
Japan to take appropriate action against excessive FX moves, finance minister says
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday reiterated that the government would take appropriate action against excessive moves on the foreign exchange market. "The government has been alarmed ...
Samson Mow says ‘It’s only a matter of time’ until Bank of Japan embraces BTC — Unfortunately, that won’t help
Former Blockstream executive and BTC maxi Samson Mow has posted on social media site X that, thanks to the Japanese yen's horrible performance, it's 'only a ...
Will There Be A DeFi Cycle In This Crypto Bull Run?
As the crypto market enters a new phase of bullish momentum, the question on everyone's mind is whether Decentralized Finance (DeFi) will once again take center stage. While the DeFi boom of 2020 catalyzed the broader blockchain ecosystem, this cycle may take a more evolved and measured approach, emphasizing utility and long-term sustainability.
North Korea linked to crypto heists of over $650 million in 2024 alone
A joint report by Japan, South Korea, and the US links the DPRK-affiliated Lazarus Group with last year’s $235 million theft from an Indian crypto exchange.
Crypto ETFs have big innovation opportunity in 2025, but demand may be weak
Crypto ETFs could be entering a year of innovation, but don't expect demand to match the first year of bitcoin ETFs.
Court tells SEC to lay out why it has declined Coinbase’s request for crypto regulations
A federal appeals court says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission needs to better explain why it turned down a request from Coinbase to develop regulations to cover the booming crypto asset sector.
Crypto Scam: U.S, Japan and South Korea Warns of North Korean Hackers
To caution against crypto scam and related threat from North Korean hackers the US, Japan and South Korea just issued a joint statement ...
US, Japan, and Korea issue “Strong Warning” on DPRK cyber theft
The United States, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning about the ongoing cyberattacks launched by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber actors. These attacks target ...
Crypto sector donates cash and digital currency for LA fire relief, Blockdaemon and Ripple help lead effort
A s a hub for technology, many crypto companies call California home. Faced with ongoing XRP through The Giving Block to World Central Kitchen, a charity providing fresh meals to
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up ahead of latest inflation data, start of earnings season
Asian shares are mixed after gains for oil and gas producers helped offset drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech companies on Wall Street.
China and Japan eye rapprochement on eve of Trump’s 2nd term
BEIJING -- A gathering of senior officials from Japan's and China's ruling parties convened for the first time in six years here Tuesday, as incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's trade pressure ...
It’s up to the courts to save the US Steel Nippon deal
It’s not too late for our judicial system to intervene and do what’s right for the American people and our allies.
Bitcoin jumps above $96,000 as improving inflation data pauses crypto sell-off
Bitcoin bounced on Tuesday, rising with other risk assets as traders digested a light inflation reading. On Tuesday the price of the flagship cryptocurrency rose 3.7% to $96,363.58, according to Coin ...