Blockchain-focused investment firm Hashed and Japanese venture capital firm B Dash Ventures have announced the lineup of sponsors and key speakers for the Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024. The ...
Ethereum co-founder’s warning against ‘pro-crypto’ candidates: ‘Are they in it for the right reasons?’
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, issued a warning on Wednesday against choosing a candidate purely based on whether they claim to be
BlackRock pulls 2022 ad showing Trump gunman
BlackRock has confirmed that the gunman behind the shooting incident involving Trump appeared in one of their ads from 2022.
Japan exports rise 5.4% year/year in June
Japanese exports rose 5.4% year-on-year in June, up for a seventh straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.The rise in shipments was smaller than a 6.4% increase expected ...
Ethereum co-founder warns against voting only on ‘pro-crypto,’ a day after a16z founders support Trump
Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin cautioned against voting for political candidates based solely on whether they have adopted a "pro-crypto" stance.
Why the U.S. must provide clear crypto regulations now
As the crypto industry stands at a crossroads, the stakes have never been higher. Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, delved into this critical juncture with Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson, and CEO of Chintai David Packham. Their ...
Japan’s Love Affair With Crypto
Japan is one of the world’s most powerful countries and a G7 nation, with power attributed to high literacy levels and ...
Settlement Speculation Pushes XRP to Forefront of Crypto Rally
A little-known cryptocurrency that is at the center of a key legal fight for the industry is leading the latest rally in digital assets amid speculation that the company behind it may soon reach a settlement with US regulators.
Coinbase more likely to get SEC action over crypto accounting after regulator dings rival for same practice
The odds that Coinbase Global Inc. will face a regulatory enforcement action over its accounting for crypto assets rose on Wednesday, after the
Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say
Binance and OKX say closing a loophole that meant crypto prime brokers could offer lower fees is about creating a level playing field. Some trading firms say it's a backward step for market efficiency ...
Cape Town fintech launches crypto-rand hybrid
South African fintech NeoNomad launches hybrid exchange platform with stablecoin, aiming to boost financial inclusion.
Buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna mulling bankers for 2025 IPO: report
Buy-now-pay-later specialist Klarna Holding AB is considering Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan for lead banking positions for a potential initial public offering for 2025, ...
Nikkei Closes Lower as Japan Focuses on Economic Data Ahead of Earnings
The Nikkei Stock Average closed 0.4% lower at 41097.69 as falls in electronics makers offset gains in defense and machinery shares. Kawasaki Heavy Industries gained 10% and Komatsu climbed 3.7% while Tokyo Electron dropped 7.
Japan unit of credit card giant Visa suspected of unfair practice
The Visa unit is suspected of charging higher fees to credit card companies that did not use its network to check credit information, forcing them to stop using its rivals' networks or switch to using its networks,
Japan’s Kanda says officials need to respond if speculators cause excessive FX moves, Kyodo reports
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday he would have to respond if speculators cause excessive moves in the currency market and that there was no limit to how often authorities ...
Japan to provide $3.3 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of G7 support package
Japan to provide $3.3 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of a G7 initiative totalling $50 billion to support the country amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.