By Tom Wilson and Gavin Finch LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players ...
Bitcoin Depot goes bankrupt, signaling demise of crypto ATMs
Bitcoin Depot, once the largest operator of crypto ATMs in North America, filed for bankruptcy on Monday, marking the latest major blow for a niche segment of the digital asset industry that has been ...
Japan’s AI gold rush could send Nikkei soaring to 67,000 — but a selloff may loom
Japanese equities are poised for further gains this year as booming artificial intelligence demand boosts corporate earnings, according to a new strategy report from BofA Securities. However, analysts ...
Galaxy Digital secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services (GLXY)
Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) said the New York State Department of Financial Services has approved both a BitLicense and a Money Transmission License for its subsidiary GalaxyOne Prime NY, ...
Phemex CEO Federico Variola on AI, Prediction Markets, and the Next Phase of Crypto Trading
In a recent BeInCrypto video podcast, Mo spoke with Federico Variola, CEO of Phemex, about how user behavior is changing and why exchanges are building more complete trading environments.
Can XRP reclaim $1.50 as ETF inflows and crypto optimism return?
XRP briefly reclaimed the $1.50 level last week as optimism surrounding the US Clarity Act and rising institutional ETF inflows boosted market confidence. However, the rally quickly lost momentum as ...
What Is Hormuz Safe? Iran Uses Bitcoin and Crypto to Build a SWIFT-Free Shipping System
Hormuz Safe is a reported Bitcoin-based maritime insurance platform tied to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The system would allow vessels to pay ...
Top 2 reasons why the Nikkei 225 Index is crashing today
There are concerns about the Japanese economy amid these risks. The Nikkei 225 Index dropped for three consecutive days, reaching a low of ¥60,910, its lowest level since May 7 this year. It has ...
Japan opens door to retail crypto investing as brokerages build in-house trusts
Japan is preparing to make cryptocurrency investing easier for ordinary people as some of the country’s biggest brokerage firms move to launch crypto investment trusts and exchange-traded products.
Crypto Long Liquidations Hit $584 Million in 24-Hour Sell-Off
Crypto longs lost $584 million in 24 hours as Ethereum and Bitcoin led a sharp liquidation flush across exchanges.
Japan leads global bond markets lower as inflation fears rise
The nation’s 30-year rate has surged 20 basis points, the highest since the tenor’s debut in 1999 Read more at The Business Times.
Crypto Analysts Brace for Risk-Off Monday Open as Trump Teases Iran Nuclear Strike
Crypto traders brace for a risk-off open as Trump signals possible US strike on Iran and warns of nuclear escalation.
Japan’s Biggest Brokerages Open a New Door for Bitcoin and Ethereum Investment
SBI, Rakuten and Nomura plan Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts, opening crypto access for Japanese investors.
Senate panel advances key crypto bill with bipartisan support
A cryptocurrency regulation bill advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, clearing a key hurdle with the support of a pair of Democrats following a last-minute bipartisan push. The Senate panel voted 15-9 to send the Clarity Act to the floor,
Treasury’s $344M Iran crypto seizure now claimed by terrorism victims
A group of American terrorism victims has asked a Manhattan federal judge to compel Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to transfer more than $344 million in frozen stablecoins directly to their attorneys.
Japan finance minister says G7 likely to discuss bond volatility next week
TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday (May 15) that Group of Seven finance chiefs are likely to discuss recent volatility in global bond markets as sharp moves in Japan, the ...