In December, Robinhood Markets became the first crypto-facing firm to commit to matching $1,000 contributions for Trump Accounts held by eligible children of its employees.
Exclusive-White House set to meet with banks, crypto companies to broker legislation compromise
By Hannah Lang Jan 28 (Reuters) - The White House on Monday will meet with executives from the banking and cryptocurrency industries to discuss a path forward for landmark crypto legislation which has ...
Japan PM Takaichi’s party seen gaining lower house majority in election, Nikkei poll shows
TOKYO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to increase seats and gain a majority in the lower house in a general election on February 8, a ...
Can U.S. Regulators Power Trump’s Crypto Agenda Without Congress?
Trump wants the U.S. to be the “crypto capital,” but in a post‑Chevron world, how far can his regulators push for innovation exemptions without new market structure law?
Illicit crypto flows surge to record $158bn
The amount pulled in by illicit crypto wallets marked a 145 per cent rise on 2024, according to a report by blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs. Criminal flows had been falling for the previous ...
Japan’s LDP aim of single-party lower house majority in sight: Nikkei poll
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party could gain a majority of the 465 seats in the Feb. 8 lower house election, up from 198, according to a new Nikkei poll conducted immediately after the ...
Cross-Border Payments and the Real Economics of Crypto Transfers
Crypto transfers often promise speed and low cost, but the final bill depends on the full path. The economics include trading fees, network charges, identity checks, and local cash-out steps.
Nikkei to launch new index tracking major Japanese bank stocks
TOKYO -- Nikkei will launch the Nikkei Bank Stock Top 10 Index on Feb. 2, focusing on 10 leading bank stocks to capture investor demand in Japan's new positive interest rate environment.
Japan’s Nikkei escapes losses as tech share gains offset drag from strong yen
Japan's Nikkei share average ended slightly higher on Wednesday, buoyed in the final half-hour of trade by stronger-than-expected orders at Dutch chip equipment maker ASML.
A Fed move to backstop Japan bonds could boost Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin could break out of its “sideways funk” if the United States central bank attempts to support a failing Japanese bond market by printing money, according to BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes. Hayes ...
Ava Labs General Counsel suggests SEC might emerge with greater authority in crypto oversight
Lee Schneider says funding, rulemaking authority, and institutional familiarity give the SEC a near term edge over the CFTC in defining crypto oversight.
Crypto giant Tether pushes into the U.S. with USAT stablecoin to challenge Circle
The world’s biggest stablecoin issuer now has a digital dollar compliant with U.S. regulation.
Japan is the market’s ‘big story’ as investors await 40-year bond auction
Plans for looser fiscal policy in Japan have triggered big moves in the yen and Japanese government bonds that have investors increasingly on edge around the world.
U.S. state pushes for crypto tax exemption
Crypto assets could get exempted from property taxes in this new bill.
Animoca, RootstockLabs partner to bring Bitcoin DeFi to Japanese institutions
Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with RootstockLabs to introduce Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to Japanese corporations and institutions. The collaboration aims to localize and ...
Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight
Japan's FSA seeks public input on 2025's Japan crypto framework, impacting regulations on crypto services and payment instruments.