Binance, a global company that operates the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has recently acquired Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC), a Japanese regulated exchange platform, and through this acquisition, ...
As the US cracks down on crypto, Hong Kong extends a warm welcome
April, thousands of people queued in line to enter the Hong Kong Convention Center where the city's inaugural web3 festival was underway. Most had flown in from mainland China, but many others had trekked from Singapore,
Bank of Japan review under Ueda may help end overreliance on monetary easing
New Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is keeping market expectations alive that he will slowly put the central bank on a path toward ...
Binance Expands To Japan Where It Must Undergo A Strict Vetting Process
Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) is set to launch in Japan. The cryptocurrency exchange will terminate existing services on Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC), which it acquired in November, by May 31. The new ...
The DeSci Movement: Will Crypto Really Solve Science’s Biggest Problems?
The DeSci movement is about giving “scientists more freedom to express their visions for the future and the ability to tackle them.” Check out my new Forbes article that looks at the current DeSci ...
31% of new crypto buyers influenced by friends. Here’s why that can be ‘a horrible idea,’ advisor says
A third of new cryptocurrency investors are primarily motivated by friends to make their purchase. It may not always be sage advice, experts warn.
Crypto 101: Think you know crypto? Test your knowledge with this quiz
No matter how well you scored on the quiz, remember that unlike stocks or bonds, virtual currencies typically don’t derive their value from an underlying asset. Cryptocurrency can fluctuate or ...
At Consensus, the crypto industry’s annual conference, a subdued but determined vibe
Here's how much to save This is how much money you need to earn annually to comfortably buy a $600,000 home Meanwhile, the relative calm meant I had time to catch up with some of the crypto industry's ...
Binance to re-enter Japanese market through SEBC acquisition
Binance is set to make a comeback in Japan after acquiring the regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC). Binance purchased the Japan Financial Services Agency-licensed ...
Binance set to begin operations in Japan in two months’ time
As Binance continues to expand its business in Asia, it is set to begin operations in Japan in June according to a notice published by the exchange on Friday.
Crypto Price Warning: China, Biden And The Fed Could Be About To ‘Destroy All Value Of Bitcoin’
Texas senator Ted Cruz, an outspoken bitcoin backer, has warned a future digital dollar and other central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could "destroy all value of ...
AT&T email accounts reportedly broken into to steal crypto
Hackers have reportedly been breaking into AT&T-provided email addresses, and using this access to steal large quantities of cryptocurrency, TechCrunch reports. While it’s not clear how many people ...
A bitcoin thief who stole $5 million of the crypto and posed in a dollar-filled bathtub is sentenced to 4 years in prison
Gary Harmon pled guilty to stealing 713 bitcoin in January. Law enforcement agents found a photo on his phone showing him posing in a tub of cash.
Southeast Asia’s strong IPO markets an outlier as global deals fizzle
Southeast Asia is emerging as a global initial public offering (IPO) hotspot, with the region's elevated economic growth and stable interest rate outlook making it a standout as bigger financial ...
Japan’s Central Bank Announces Review of Its Longtime Easy Money Policy
The Bank of Japan wrapped up its first interest rate meeting under new Governor Kazuo Ueda, who will go slow with the policy review.
Bank of Japan’s Dovish Line Pushes Yen Down, Stocks Up
The market thinks the Bank of Japan’s new governor is negative for the yen and a plus for stocks, at least based on his first policy board meeting. After Gov. Kazuo Ueda presided over his ...