The US convertible securities market could test its pandemic-era highs in 2025, bankers say, with interest rates remaining above where many on Wall Street expected and a crypto asset-related strategy ...
2022 LastPass security breach linked to new $5.4 million crypto heist
In late 2022, LastPass suffered a major security breach that, to this day, is still haunting the company and its customers. Now, a new crypto heist has also been linked to that breach. According to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT (via The Block ), around $5.36 million has now been stolen from over 40 victims’ wallets that ...
Exclusive: Prometheum raises $20M for crypto securitization
Prometheum, a tokenized securities firm, raised $20 million in fresh capital in order to expand its offerings, the company tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: Putting traditional financial assets on chain has been a drumbeat for at least a decade,
Nikkei, Hang Seng struggle as Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed ahead of Fed decision
Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors took cues from Wall Street’s overnight results and awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision scheduled for December 18.
Stock market today: World shares mostly decline ahead of rate decisions by central banks
Shares are mixed in Asia after the Nasdaq set a record ahead of a meeting by the Federal Reserve later this week that could set the direction for markets in the new year.
Japan initiates space solar power transmission experiment, eye 2025 launch
Japan is advancing its ambitious space solar power program through foundational experiments designed to collect solar energy in space and transmit electricity back to Earth.
SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Unveil Plans for a Future eVTOL Network in Osaka Introducing Plans for the “Osaka Diamond Routes”
SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. ("Osaka Metro") today announced plans for the "Osaka Diamond Routes" at the "Osaka ...
‘The Showdown’ golfers will be paid in crypto. In sports, they won’t be the first
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are part of The Showdown in Las Vegas, where golfers will be paid in cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin hits new high, rallies past $107,000 amid Trump’s pro-crypto stance
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been catapulted into the spotlight as investors bet Trump will bring a friendlier regulatory environment.
2025 is the year to stay bullish on Japan
YEAR-TO-DATE, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index has been on a record-setting run and has returned nearly 20 per cent. This rally has been fuelled by a series of positive earnings reports – particularly from ...
Japan enacts 13.9 trillion yen extra budget for economic package
Japan's parliament on Tuesday enacted a 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next ...
Japan’s Metaplanet to Issue 4.5 Billion Yen in Bonds for Bitcoin Expansion
Metaplanet is doubling down on Bitcoin as it announces a 4.5 billion yen bond issuance to accelerate its crypto expansion plans.
How Crypto Traders Can Turn $100 to $500K Before End of December
The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with enthusiasm as Bitcoin (BTC) has recently achieved a remarkable milestone, hitting an impressive all-time high of ...
Ethereum is primed for a breakout, according to top crypto analyst
Fundstrat's Sean Farrell has nailed Bitcoin's price the past two years. Now, he says it's Ethereum's time to shine ...
Finance Ministry official arrested for taking upskirt photo in Tokyo
A 44-year-old official from Japan's Finance Ministry has been arrested for allegedly taking an upskirt photo of a woman at a train station in the suburbs of Tokyo, police said. Yasutaka Yoneta, who ...
Japan’s factory activity shrinks for sixth straight month, services activity improves in December
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.5 in December 2024, from November’s eight-month low of 49.0, above the market forecasts of 49.2, preliminary estimates showed. However, it ...