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Bank Of Japan Preview: The Slow Path To Higher Rates
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged on 31 July after last month’s 25bp hike to 1.00%. While some see scope for a faster tightening cycle and an October hike, we doubt any modest ...
Gumi, SBI launch ¥3 billion crypto fund as Japan opens door to spot ETFs
gumi Inc., a Japanese gaming and blockchain company, has joined with a financial group, SBI, to launch SBI Crypto Fund I. It will begin operating on August 1, 2026. The fund is aiming for 3 billion ...
Crypto News Today (July 29): BTC Loses $64K Following FOMC, Tether Expands into Africa, and the US Targets Iran’s Crypto
Bitcoin climbed -0.5% overnight, dropping below $64,000 following yesterday’s FOMC meeting, in which a rate hike wasn’t announced but SEC Chair Paul Atkins hinted at hikes to come, causing a slight ...
Nikkei 225 Rises 0.6% at the Close
Bank of Japan's hawkish stance overshadowed geopolitical jitters, sending the Nikkei to its highest close in weeks.
Apple Sued After Alleged Fake Crypto Wallet App Cost Users $1.8 Million
Three investors allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app listed in Apple’s App Store caused approximately $1.8 million in Bitcoin losses.
Japanese game developer launches Bitcoin, altcoin fund with SBI
Japanese game developer Gumi will launch a 3 billion yen Bitcoin and altcoin fund with SBI Financial Services as it expands its XRP-centered crypto business.
Japan PM instructs ruling party to proceed with temporary sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her intention to proceed with a sharp two-year cut on an 8% sales tax on food items, a senior ruling party official said on Thursday, a move that would ...
A key cryptocurrency bill could flop because of Trump’s crypto ventures and banks’ objections
The Clarity Act’s progress in May helped lift the price of bitcoin, but now the measure is facing obstacles in the full Senate.
Crypto analyst unveils one factor that could send XRP to $100 trillion
Collateral use by institutions, not payment volume, is the thesis that could justify XRP's most aggressive price targets.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds rates steady, signals hawkish path that could rattle crypto markets
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds rates at 3.5%-3.75% for five straight meetings, signals hawkish stance on inflation that could drive crypto market ...
I’m retired and lost all of my IRA contributions to a crypto scam. 6 people are wanted in connection with the scam — yet I still owe a tax bill. Help.
How can they claim their loss from a crypto scam on their tax return?
Kumamoto quake disrupts TSMC, Toyota operations in southern Japan
Tuesday's powerful earthquake in southwest Japan's Kumamoto prefecture has disrupted semiconductor and automotive production in the industrial center, affecting operations at Taiwan Semiconductor ...
Japanese bank merger set to create $76bn ship financing powerhouse
Integration of Iyojin Holdings and Ehime Bank will create one of the world’s largest maritime lending platforms ...
Bank of Japan holds rates at 1% and upgrades GDP forecast as yen nears 40-year low
Bank of Japan interest rate holds at 1% on July 31 as the quarterly Outlook Report upgrades Japan's GDP forecast to 0.8% for fiscal 2026—but economists are watching Ueda's press conference language ...
Morgan Stanley rolls out new crypto funds that reward you for holding
The new ether and SOL trusts join the bank's bitcoin product, and both plan to stake part of their holdings for rewards.