Crypto transfers often promise speed and low cost, but the final bill depends on the full path. The economics include trading fees, network charges, identity checks, and local cash-out steps.
Nikkei to launch new index tracking major Japanese bank stocks
TOKYO -- Nikkei will launch the Nikkei Bank Stock Top 10 Index on Feb. 2, focusing on 10 leading bank stocks to capture investor demand in Japan's new positive interest rate environment.
Japan’s Nikkei escapes losses as tech share gains offset drag from strong yen
Japan's Nikkei share average ended slightly higher on Wednesday, buoyed in the final half-hour of trade by stronger-than-expected orders at Dutch chip equipment maker ASML.
A Fed move to backstop Japan bonds could boost Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin could break out of its “sideways funk” if the United States central bank attempts to support a failing Japanese bond market by printing money, according to BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes. Hayes ...
Ava Labs General Counsel suggests SEC might emerge with greater authority in crypto oversight
Lee Schneider says funding, rulemaking authority, and institutional familiarity give the SEC a near term edge over the CFTC in defining crypto oversight.
Crypto giant Tether pushes into the U.S. with USAT stablecoin to challenge Circle
The world’s biggest stablecoin issuer now has a digital dollar compliant with U.S. regulation.
Japan is the market’s ‘big story’ as investors await 40-year bond auction
Plans for looser fiscal policy in Japan have triggered big moves in the yen and Japanese government bonds that have investors increasingly on edge around the world.
U.S. state pushes for crypto tax exemption
Crypto assets could get exempted from property taxes in this new bill.
Animoca, RootstockLabs partner to bring Bitcoin DeFi to Japanese institutions
Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with RootstockLabs to introduce Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to Japanese corporations and institutions. The collaboration aims to localize and ...
Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight
Japan's FSA seeks public input on 2025's Japan crypto framework, impacting regulations on crypto services and payment instruments.
Don’t Miss This New Crypto Tax Form Before You File Your Tax Return in 2026
Reporting your digital asset income has changed this year. Learn how the new IRS rules will affect your tax filing and why recordkeeping is more critical than ever.
Japan’s Metaplanet Takes $680M Accounting Hit on Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported a 104.6 billion yen ($680 million) impairment on its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting the impact of last year’s market downturn on the value of its ...
Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last yen intervention, but there’s a catch
Bitcoin (BTC) may face another sharp sell-off if growing talk of a Japanese yen (JPY) intervention turns into action, with past intervention episodes coinciding with 30% drawdowns in BTC price. Key ...
Bitcoin in Focus as Yen Surges on NY Fed Rate Check: What’s Next?
Bitcoin remains range-bound as the New York Fed’s intervention in the yen triggers a global carry trade unwind and sparks a flight to gold.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary thinks crypto bill is closer than Washington admits
O’Leary says crypto regulation is stalled, but not for long.
Analyst who predicted 2021 crypto crash sends chilling warning
A familiar warning echoes as crypto sentiment starts to fray again ...