The Trump administration, known for its aggressive pro-crypto policy, already holds the most Bitcoin among all the countries — around 200,000 BTC. However, the administration has dropped no hint of ...
Transfers with rouble-backed crypto coin pass $40 billion after July spike, researchers say
A rouble-backed stablecoin that could help Russia circumvent Western restrictions on payments has seen a jump in transaction volumes in July, with funds moved through the coin surging past $40 billion ...
‘Strap In’—$4 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Braced For A Price Game-Changer
Strategy now controls 600,000 bitcoin worth $72 billion, sparking a flood of copy cat companies who are buying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, while the combined bitcoin ETF issuers now hold 1.5 ...
Japan reveals only 1–2% of $550B US deal is actual investment
Japan says that of the $550 billion US agreement, only 1–2% represents actual investment, while the rest will be provided through loans and guarantees.
MUFG to Tokenize $681M Osaka Skyscraper in Landmark Real Estate Move
In a pioneering move for Japan’s real estate and digital asset sectors, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking—a core unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ...
Metaplanet Buys 780 More Bitcoin, Becomes Asia’s Largest Corporate Holder
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has made headlines again with its announcement of a new Bitcoin acquisition: 780 BTC for approximately ¥13.67 billion ...
Swiggy reshapes board post-IPO as SoftBank, Accel nominees exit
Swiggy has appointed Faraz Khalid, CEO of e-commerce platform Noon, as an independent director, pending shareholder approval.
Struggling Japanese AI Firm Turns to Bitcoin via Hong Kong Subsidiary
Quantum Solutions is turning to Bitcoin via a Hong Kong subsidiary, joining struggling firms chasing upside through crypto treasury plays.
Bank of Japan expected to stand pat on interest rates
The Bank of Japan is expected to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged at a two-day policy meeting that ends on Thursday.
Japanese Yen slides to one-week low against USD amid reduced safe-haven demand
The Japanese Yen (JPY) kicks off the new week on a softer note as the latest optimism over a trade deal between the US and the European Union (EU) undermines traditional safe-haven assets. Furthermore ...
Japan’s Inflation Surge Is Now A Political Crisis
On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very top.
Japan PM Ishiba’s approval rating hits new low of 32%: Nikkei poll
TOKYO -- The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet hit 32%, the lowest since his government's October 2024 launch, in the latest Nikkei/TV Tokyo survey.
Crypto kidnapping: How armed gangs are hunting the internet’s high rollers
Kidnapping and extortion are a growing concern in the crypto world, with cases rising alongside the price of bitcoin.
The head of crypto at Visa tells us why the payments giant isn’t worried about stablecoins
As stablecoin momentum surges, Visa's head of crypto says he isn't worried about disruptions to traditional payments systems.
Best Crypto Portfolio Tracker Apps in 2025
Keeping track of cryptocurrencies is not as easy as it used to be. People now invest in coins, tokens, NFTs, and even put money in different DeFi apps. Everythi ...
Top catalysts for the Nikkei 225 Index this week
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong bull run this month, reaching a high of ¥42,030, its highest level since July 10.