Zak Folkman, the co-founder of U.S. President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial, said on Wednesday that the company will issue an audit of its stablecoin "within days" and ...
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages
The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer's cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying ...
Metaplanet Takes Bold Step: Raises $515 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet, once a modest Japanese budget hotel operator, has made headlines by raising ¥74.9 billion (roughly $515 million).
US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days
U.S. stocks are hanging near their all-time high as financial markets catch a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil.
Foxconn nears deal to supply electric buses to Mitsubishi Fuso, Nikkei reports
Foxconn is nearing a deal to supply electric buses to Japanese commercial automaker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday, citing a source close to the Taiwanese ...
KDDI and HPE Join Forces to Launch AI Data Center Operations by Early 2026
HPE (NYSE: HPE) and KDDI Corporation today announced they are collaborating to open the Osaka Sakai Data Center by early 2026 to support startups and enterprises with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for ...
The Big Loser From the ‘Genius Act’ Is $156 Billion Crypto Giant Tether
A bill laying out rules for stablecoins would force issuers like Tether to be audited and end risky practices.
‘Buckle Up’—Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars As Crypto Braces For A Huge Fed Flip
“Buckle up,” one crypto trader posted to X alongside a hopeful prediction that “trillions” will flow in to crypto once the Fed eventually cuts rates—now priced at a 22% chance in July, up from just 10 ...
Crypto In France Is Starting To Feel Like An Episode Of Money Heist
Crypto crimes are rising fast in France—kidnappings, ransom, and extortion. As ETHCC kicks off in Paris, safety is now a top concern for Web3 leaders.
China group likely used Japan to ship fentanyl chemicals: Nikkei investigation
NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY/NAGOYA, Japan -- A Chinese organization allegedly used a base in Japan to smuggle chemicals to make the synthetic drug fentanyl into the U.S., a Nikkei investigation has found.
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 4-month high as chip-related shares track US peers higher
Japan's Nikkei share average reached a four-month high, boosted by chip-related stocks mirroring gains in the U.S. market. Advantest and Tokyo Electron significantly contributed to the Nikkei's rise, ...
Asian shares gain as investors shift focus to Federal Reserve, tariffs
BANGKOK — Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high as investors considered comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to Congress.
Japan seals offshore wind deal with Siemens Gamesa
Japan has announced a new cooperative framework with Spanish-German energy company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to enhance the country’s offshore wind sector. The public-private deal is part of a ...
North Korean Hackers Try to Steal Crypto Via Deepfake Zoom Call
A fake Zoom call featuring AI-generated executives tricked a crypto employee into downloading macOS malware linked to North Korea’s BlueNoroff group.
Japan’s NTT DATA Group targets July listing of data centre REIT on Singapore exchange
Japan's NTT DATA Group could list its data centre real estate investment trust on the Singapore stock exchange as early as July, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, in a deal that could ...
Exclusive-Axelspace Eyes June IPO, Sources Say, Latest Japan Space Startup to Seek a Listing – U.S. News
FILE PHOTO: Japanese small satellite startup Axelspace's logo is displayed at its office in Tokyo, Japan April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kantaro Komiya/File Photo By Kantaro Komiya and Miho Uranaka ...