In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.
Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions
Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are building the infrastructure to bring the yen into DeFi, but retail adoption remains muted.
Exclusive-QIA, Visa and ADIA set to anchor SoftBank’s PayPay IPO, sources say
By Echo Wang Feb 27 (Reuters) - A group of global investors including Qatar Holdings, an investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority, Visa and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, is preparing to invest ...
Startale and SBI Holdings plan JPYSC roll out as yen stablecoins gain steam
Japan's yen-denominated stablecoins gain steam as institutions seek suitable cross-border payment solutions.
U.S. state proposes ban on crypto ATMs
Minnesota pushes to completely outlaw digital currency kiosks as criminals drain millions from older investors.
MoonPay and PayPal partner to launch a major crypto framework
While PYUSDx is an independent issuance framework offered by MoonPay Digital Assets Limited, it is anchored by the reliability of PayPal USD. PYUSD itself is issued by Paxos Trust Company, NA, a ...
Florida man arrested over alleged $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
Accused crypto fraudster used investor funds for parties and luxury travel, prosecutors say, as federal charges filed in alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme targeting investors.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT alleges trading platform Axiom’s employee conducted insider trading
ZachXBT.alleges a senior Axiom employee used internal dashboards to access private wallet data and track traders’ activity, raising questions about potential insider trading.
The Future of Japan’s Regional Banks: Demographics, Mergers, and a Tight Market
Japan’s regional banks helped finance the nation’s post-World War II ascension. These institutions focused on local development by specializing in relationship-based lending and serving as the main ...
Tokyo court orders MUFG unit to make up for investor’s AT1 bond losses
A Japanese court on Friday ruled against Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in a damages suit filed by an individual investor over his investment in Credit Suisse bonds that lost all their value ...
Here’s Why Crypto Prices Are Falling Today: BTC, ETH, XRP and More
Crypto prices are falling ahead of BTC and ETH monthly options expiry and US PPI inflation data release today, dragging altcoins like XRP.
Tokyo Inflation Slows Below Bank of Japan’s Target But Rate-Hike Path Seems Intact
Inflation in Japan’s capital cooled below the central bank’s 2% target for the first time in over a year, but the slowdown is unlikely to derail further interest rate hikes.
Japan Finance Minister Signals Greater Vigilance Over the Yen’s Weakness
TOKYO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday signalled heightened vigilance over currency moves, telling parliament the government is monitoring the yen's ...
Bank of Japan’s most hawkish member says rate hike needed soon
With deflation now firmly in the rearview mirror, the path is clear for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates sooner rather than later, said policy board member Hajime Takata.
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows, falling below central bank’s 2% target
Annual core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in February as food price hikes run their course, data showed on Friday, offering consumers some relief but complicating the central bank's ...
US regulator scrutinised over bank licence sought by Trump crypto venture
UAE investment in Trump family stablecoin has intensified concerns about favourable treatment and national security ...