Several of the key components of the CLARITY Act that have contributed to it being stalled through the approval process include the fact that the Act 1) bifurcates the crypto market by legally ...
Japan’s Takaichi embraces consumption tax cut on food as election looms
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's proposal on Monday to suspend the consumption tax on food products for two years, after she displayed caution on the issue previously, could open her ...
Crypto is too big for a bull or bear market narrative, says Re7 Capital founder
Evgeny Gokhberg of Re7 Capital says price driven narratives miss how stablecoins, banking adoption, and consumer use cases are quietly reshaping crypto’s trajectory.
3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Is Falling Today
Bitcoin price erased the recent gains and fell to $92,000 amid Trump tariffs, whale selloffs, and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike jitters.
DOJ Alleges One Venezuelan Used Crypto Stablecoin Tether to Launder $1 Billion for Criminals
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged a Venezuelan national, 59-year old Jorge Figueira, with laundering around $1 billion of illicit funds on behalf of criminals. Figueira is alleged to ...
Tokyo IPO targeted by Singapore’s doctor-networking platform Docquity
SINGAPORE -- A Singapore-based startup that offers a knowledge-sharing platform for doctors plans to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as 2028, its chief executive said in an interview, as the ...
Japan’s Takaichi calls Feb. 8 snap election, proposes sales tax cut
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday evening announced a snap election for Feb. 8, setting the stage for a campaign fight against opposition parties that last week formed an ...
Japan’s Nikkei slumps as yen rallies, machine orders fall; Greenland woes weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a third day on Monday as geopolitical tensions over Greenland sparked a safe-haven rally in the yen, while economic data surprised on the downside.
How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people – often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.
Flipping Japan IPOs loses luster as small share sales disappear
IPO buyers received a median return of 26.3% in 2025 if they sold at the opening price, the lowest profit since 2012.
Japan’s Takaichi to call snap election Monday as opposition unifies
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected on Monday evening to announce a snap election for next month, setting the stage for a campaign fight against opposition parties that last ...
‘Why are Crypto, XRP, Bitcoin down today?’: Investors frustrated after sudden fall
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin fell about 3% in the last hour. Ethereum was nearly 4%, and XRP more than 5% in the same time frame. These figures were recorded at the time of writing this story.
“Don’t Rush It”: Crypto Advice From Bermuda’s Premier
Bermuda was among the earliest jurisdictions to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets back in 2018.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits intraday record above 54,000
Japan's main stock index hit another intraday high on Wednesday to top the 54,000 mark for the first time. Many investors believe that the stimulus policies of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will ...
India’s central bank allows Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to set up local unit
India's central bank has granted an "in-principle" approval to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) for setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary in the country, the regulator said in a statement on ...
Crypto firms buoyed by Trump get rocked as US bill delayed
The unbridled optimism that permeated the crypto industry during Donald Trump’s first year back in power is giving way to angst, after a much-awaited digital-asset bill was delayed in the Senate amid ...