Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis is set to propose a bill that would define regulations around crypto-assets, offer guidance on stable coins and establish an oversight body ... ( read original story ...)
Only 1.3 Million Bitcoin Still Circulating on Crypto Exchanges
Only 6% of the total Bitcoin supply is still circulating on exchange wallets. According to new data from CryptoRank, a mere 6% of the total Bitcoin supply is still circulating on exchange wallets, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sticks with budget balance goal despite record spending
TOKYO: Japan is sticking for now with its goal to balance its budget by the end of March 2026 even after approving record spending for next year. ( read original story ...)
Central Bank Credibility During COVID-19: Evidence from Japan
Japanese realized and expected inflation has been below the Bank of Japan’s two percent target for many years. We use the exogenous COVID-19 pandemic shock to examine the efficacy of monetary and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest bank MUFG to launch new $300 mln debt venture fund
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) 8306.T will launch a new $300 million fund to offer debt financing to late-stage tech startups in the Asia-Pacific region, its chief executive said, as ... ( read original story ...)
Vital lessons we can learn from crypto heists
The implementation of regulations against crypto heists will enable companies to move to the next phase of legitimacy and adoption. ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry spurned once again as SEC rejects two Bitcoin ETF proposals
The SEC rejects two Bitcoin ETF proposals, delivering a bag of coal to crypto fans just in time for the holidays. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Blast to $57,000 Incoming – Then Real BTC Breakout Will Begin, Says Top Crypto Analyst
A top crypto analyst is confident that Bitcoin (BTC) will see new record highs even after the benchmark cryptocurrency plunged to nearly $46,000 earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Japan keeps balanced budget goal
Japan is sticking for now with its goal to balance its budget by the end of March 2026 even after approving record spending for next year. “As we have written in this year’s government plans, we are ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price prediction 2022: Crypto experts make BTC forecasts for year ahead
Where is BTC heading next year? Is another crypto winter on its way or could certain altcoins hit new all-time highs? ( read original story ...)
Crypto donations to charity are booming. What to know before making a year-end gift
Cryptocurrency donations to charity are booming, with gifts still rolling in as the calendar winds down. Here's what to know before transferring digital assets. ( read original story ...)
Metaverse Explained: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet To Crypto Gaming Concepts
Whether it's through popular GameFi companies such as UFO Gaming adopting the term for their platform (all their games exist on the 'Dark Metaverse'), or Mark Zuckerberg's rebrand of social media ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Japan record budget plan unlikely to provoke debate on fiscal health
Japan's record budget plan for fiscal 2022 has laid bare the urgent need to have real discussions about how to restore its debt-ridden finances, but the chance of seeing them anytime soon seems very ... ( read original story ...)
Top crypto regulatory moments of the year
Crypto assets and similar products have grown rapidly in 2021 and interlinkages with the regulated financial system are rising. Policymakers around the world, however, still struggle to track risks ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan provides $18bn in interest-free climate loans
Bank of Japan provides $18bn in interest-free climate loans. Japan's central bank has begun to provide interest-free 'climate response' loans worth up to JPY2 trillion ($18 billio ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Japan approves use of Merck’s COVID-19 pill
TOKYO — Japan has approved the COVID-19 pill developed by U.S. pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. for use beginning next week, the Japanese health minister said Friday. Health Minister Shigeyuki Goto ... ( read original story ...)