The crypto market is buzzing with promising presales that could deliver significant returns by 2025. The top contenders are Rollblock, Rexas Finance, Quant Eart ...
Robbery, theft dent trust in Japan’s financial institutions
TOKYO -- Customers' faith in Japan's largest financial institutions has taken a severe knock recently, as employees in charge of their retail businesses allegedly committed crimes that have put ...
Russia bans crypto mining in several regions until 2031
The government's concerns about the crypto mining sector's high energy demands have prompted a temporary ban in key regions.
Japan’s Prime Minister Hesitant on Bitcoin National Reserve
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed reservations about integrating Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves, highlighting a lack of comprehensive information on how other countries ...
Japan, Russia Rule Out National Bitcoin Reserve ‘For Now’
The governments of Japan and Russia have ruled out creating national Bitcoin (BTC) reserves in the near future. Find out more!
Japan to implement active cyberdefense in tandem with police
TOKYO -- Japan will expand the Self-Defense Forces' role in cyberdefense to include the proactive protection of core infrastructure, Nikkei has learned, with plans for information sharing with the ...
Martial law, airport collision: Top stories on South Korea, Japan of 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt announcement of martial law shocked the world in December. The ensuing political crisis attracted our readers' eyes, as Yoon eventually faced impeachment.
Japan’s budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance
The 115.5 trillion yen draft budget is being compiled as the Bank of Japan shifts away from its decade-long stimulus programme, putting more burden on the government to stimulate the economy. In an ...
Your Crypto Wallet As Your Bank: Realizing Bitcoin’s Original Vision
Crypto wallets are replacing banks, aligned with Bitcoin’s bank-free vision. Your money is on the blockchain - not as a bank deposits - but spendable via cards.
Bitcoin Price Rises. Crypto Is Set For Another Week of Losses But It’s Not All Bad News.
Bitcoin price rose early Friday, but is still in the red for the week. The world’s first and largest cryptocurrency is up 1.4% to $96,762 over the last 24 hours, according to CoinDesk data. It’s down from just under $98,
India’s IPO market set for record growth in 2025 too: Report
The initial public offering (IPO) market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region demonstrated exceptional resilience in 2024, navigating challenges like high inflation and geopolitical tensions to deliver ...
IPO flurry set to continue in 2025 after bumper $11 billion inflow in 2024
India’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) sector witnessed a two fold growth in 2024, touching $11.2 billion from $5.5 billion in 2023, according to a Global Data report. However, 2025 is expected to see ...
Japan Declines Adoption of Bitcoin Reserves Amid Concerns
Instead, Japan’s Payment Services Act provides the legal definition of “crypto assets.” The law mandates that any provider of cryptocurrency exchange services must register with the Financial Services ...
Tech slump slays Santa rally, weak yen lifts Japan stocks higher
Hopes for a Santa Claus rally on Wall Street fell Friday as tech stocks slid lower, while a weaker yen lifted Japanese equities. US indices slumped to end the holiday week, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq ...
Robinhood is a ‘better bet’ than other crypto players in 2025, explains Mizuho’s Dan Dolev
Dan Dolev, senior fintech analyst and managing director at Mizuho, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss his crypto predictions for next year, why he thinks Robinhood could be a winner in the space ...
S Korean crypto-boss Do Kwon to be extradited to US
South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States from Montenegro over the collapse of two digital tokens - TerraUSD and Luna tokens. For months, the US and ...