Japan tokenized deposit interbank settlement enters its boldest test yet: 40 banks are running a blockchain-based proof-of-concept to replace the Zengin System's 53-year-old end-of-day net clearing ...
Tokenization push? Japan eyes blockchain for real-time settlement of stocks and bonds: report
Japan is moving toward developing a blockchain-powered settlement infrastructure for real-time settlement of stock and bond transactions, according to a report published on Tuesday. Blockchain-Powered ...
US Sanctions Target Iran Crypto as Bearish Bitcoin and XRP Forecasts Resurface
The US has expanded its authority to sanction foreign people and businesses operating in or supporting Iran’s digital-asset sector. The measures do not sanction Bitcoin, ...
US Sanctions Target Iran Crypto as Bearish Bitcoin and XRP Forecasts Resurface
The US has expanded its authority to sanction foreign people and businesses operating in or supporting Iran’s digital-asset sector. The measures do not sanction Bitcoin, ...
Which is the best crypto stock to buy right now?
Coinbase, Strategy, and Circle could be the biggest beneficiaries of an improved political and regulatory environment for crypto.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Thinks a New Crypto Bull Market Is Coming. Here’s What History Says.
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong told CNBC on Aug. 20 that he thinks crypto is on the verge of a new bull market. If he's right, now would be the time to finish ...
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Hits 74, Highest Since October 2025
Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 74 yesterday, matching the reading from the day before Bitcoin's 2025 record high.
X Platform Set to Integrate Direct Crypto Trading Buttons Into User Feeds
X is developing buy and sell buttons for crypto trading directly in user feeds, expanding its Cashtags feature that generated $1B in trading volume.
Japan Eyes Blockchain Technology for Real-Time Stock and Bond Settlement
Japan plans blockchain settlement for stocks and bonds, cutting multi-day delays. Study group starts 2026, system could launch early 2030s.
Crypto universe energized as bitcoin reclaims the $80,000 mark, Hyperliquid eyes new high
The price of bitcoin is trading above $80,000 for the first time since mid May, as interest in crypto assets revives once again. Concerns about dollar debasement, as the Treasury looks to intervene in ...
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement: Report
The instant payment system could also extend to international remittances, the Nikkei report said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
$7 Trillion Japan Bond Market is Moving to the Blockchain
Japan's bond market heads for a blockchain makeover as regulators plan instant, 24/7 settlement of JGBs and stocks.
Prospect Markets Joins CFTC-Regulated Crypto.com for US Entry
The Canada-based sports prediction market operator secured exchange access through Crypto.com as it builds infrastructure to enter the U.S. market.
Crypto Market Flips From Fear to ‘Extreme Greed’ for First Time Since 2024
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit "extreme greed," the highest reading since the 2024 cycle top. The score jumped from 36 (fear) a month ago and 41 (neutral) a week ago, to 81 (extreme greed) in ...
Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year
The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.