Iran is demanding oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz pay a toll in cryptocurrency, highlighting its importance to the Iranian regime and economy.
Nexus Mutual wants to be the insurance policy your crypto never had
The suits have arrived in crypto. In an interview with TheStreet Roundtable at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City, Nexus Mutual head of business development Ralf Turner noticed the shift ...
Japan retail investors make 25% of stock trades, highest in 12 years
TOKYO -- Retail investors accounted for a quarter of stock trading in Japan by value in fiscal 2025, the largest share in 12 years, as a market rally and a tax-free investment program pulled in more ...
The New York Times says it’s identified the creator of Bitcoin
Is this *finally* the guy? The post The New York Times Says It’s Identified the Creator of Bitcoin appeared first on Futurism.
Key crypto market dates in April: Q1 reports, Clarity Act, central bank rates, and more
What will drive crypto markets in April? These key dates will shape the industry over the following months. Institutions key to the crypto industry are expected to reveal their Q1 performance in the ...
Bessent presses Congress to pass crypto rules
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed Congress on Wednesday to pass a cryptocurrency bill clarifying rules for the market, as the legislation remains stuck in the Senate after months of ...
Ex-crypto miner bags Meta’s $21 billion AI deal
The Meta deal also comes just months after CoreWeave signed another major AI deal. In January 2026, NVIDIA announced it was investing $2 billion in CoreWeave's Class A common stock at $87.20 per share ...
Japans 12 Million Crypto Users Propel Web3 Gaming Growth
In Brief: Regulatory Clarity: Japan’s Financial Services Agency is working to set a flat 20% tax rate on cryptocurrency gains by 2026, focusing on bolstering Web3 gaming. Major Industry Involvement: ...
Cops vs. crypto clash looms in the Senate
Law enforcement groups are raising concerns about a key section of a landmark crypto bill.
Goldman-backed Go taxi app said to plan Japan IPO this year
Go runs the most widely used taxi hailing app in Japan in terms of user numbers, according to a survey in 2024 by ICT Research and Consulting. It competes in the country against Uber Technologies, ...
Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which Crypto Is the Better Buy in 2026?
Both of these leading digital assets have lost roughly half of their value since hitting their peaks in the back half of 2025.
Crypto payments to pass Strait of Hormuz is the next logical step for Iran’s sanctions-skirting trade network
The Iranian regime has been increasingly using cryptocurrency over the last few years to facilitate cross border oil trading, according to data from Chainalysis.
Goldman-backed Go Taxi app said to plan Japan IPO this year — Bloomberg
Japan’s most popular taxi-hailing provider Go Inc is planning an initial public offering this year which could raise several hundred million dollars, according to people familiar with the matter.
Nikkei 225 Surges as US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment and Oil Prices Drop
Nikkei 225 rallies sharply as easing Middle East tensions boost investor confidence, with falling oil prices supporting equities, improving risk sentiment, and strengthening the bullish technical ...
Crypto fraud tops FBI’s annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams
The FBI reports cryptocurrency scams accounted for over $11 billion in losses in 2025, making up more than half of all internet crime losses reported.
Iran Demands Bitcoin and Crypto for Strait of Hormuz Toll Payments
Iran is demanding that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz make toll payments in the form of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The report cites Iran Oil, ...