BRUSSELS -- Japan and the European Union look to develop an extensive communications satellite network, a draft agreement for the Japan-EU summit on July 23 shows, part of an effort to reduce reliance ...
How Trump became the president to champion crypto while lining his own pockets
New reporting from The New York Times details how the world of crypto currency courted then-candidate Donald Trump in 2024, and how the crypto world and Trump have profited from the deals made then now that Trump has returned to the White House.
Crypto lobbyists blanket the Hill
House passage of the Senate’s GENIUS Act, which would stand up a U.S. regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of the dollar, would deliver major crypto legislation to the Oval ...
Bitcoin’s new record lifts industry stocks ahead of ‘Crypto Week’ in Washington
By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini (Reuters) -U.S.-listed crypto stocks jumped on Friday as bitcoin surged to a record high in the run-up to a landmark week that could cement policy wins for the crypto ...
Crypto investors look ahead to policy wins, propelling bitcoin to record high
Crypto investors are betting that a slew of long-sought policy wins for the industry, expected next week, could invite new investment in the asset class.
Bitcoin touches fresh record above $118,000: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, the week's crypto rally continues as bitcoin crosses $118,000 for the first time and ether nears the $3,000 level. Plus, Duncan Moir, president of 21Shares, ...
Shaq’s $1.8 Million FTX Settlement Signals The Fall Of Celebrity Crypto Hype
The NBA Hall of Famer recently agreed to a $1.8 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over his role promoting FTX, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange.
Even crypto execs fall for crypto scams
A DOJ complaint suggests MoonPay executives were tricked into donating $250,000 in crypto to a fake Trump inauguration fund.
Japan’s Akazawa Faces Optics Risk as Bessent Visits
Japan’s top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa may come under renewed pressure in the coming days as he faces the risk of missing out on talks with a US official entrusted with trade negotiations when ...
Trump’s $100 million crypto mystery man
By Tom Wilson, Lawrence Delevingne and David Gauthier-Villars (Reuters) -Of all the riddles wrapped in the digital wallets sending funds to President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto ...
Crypto Giant Accused of Secretly Helping Trump Company Before Founder Pushed for Pardon
Crypto giant Binance helped create and promote the Trump family’s stablecoin just months before its founder applied for a presidential pardon, according to a new report. President Donald Trump once ...
Japanese VC Firm UTEC Launches $326 Million Fund
UTEC is one of Japan’s largest science and technology-focused VCs, with a portfolio spanning more than 150 companies either originated from or backed by academic institutions.
Japan faces tight 10-day stretch for US tariff talks after election
TOKYO -- Japan's tariff talks with the U.S. look poised to pick up after the July 20 upper house elections, leaving a 10-day window to negotiate before postponed "reciprocal" duties take effect Aug. 1 ...
Crypto Is on Fire as Bitcoin Nears $120K in Unstoppable Surge
Fueled by Trump’s pressure on the Fed and a tidal wave of investor optimism, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency is on an unstoppable run.
Insight: Trump’s $100 million crypto mystery man
Of all the riddles wrapped in the digital wallets sending funds to President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto business, a little-known entity last month became the biggest.
Nissan to supply cars to Honda in US, Nikkei says
Nissan Motor is in discussions to supply cars to Honda Motor in the United States, weighing the possibility of using its under-utilised U.S. plant, Nikkei reported on Friday without citing sources.