The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies have revealed how malicious actors stole over $300 million from the Japanese crypto exchange DMM in May. On Dec. 23, the FBI, ...
Japan, US blame North Koreans for $300 million crypto theft
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
Gate.io Buys Crypto Exchange Coin Master, Seals Return to Japan
The crypto exchange Gate.io is set to return to Japan after sealing a deal to buy the domestic trading platform Coin Master.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street gains on tech strength
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Christmas Eve, tracking Wall Street gains before the holidays. Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers ...
Japan’s 2024 Stock Rally Brought Meager Returns in Dollar Terms
Japanese stocks have had a banner year in 2024 but for dollar-based investors, it has been a different story. Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayThe Ar ...
Dogecoin tumbles over 25% as memecoins battered by crypto pullback
Dogecoin tumbled 25% last week amid a Bitcoin and Ethereum, memecoins often see larger liquidations during market downturns. “When they [Bitcoin and Ethereum] pull back, there a ...
$500 Billion Crypto Selloff: Bitcoin Falls 14% As Post-Election Rally Loses Steam
Why Is Bitcoin Down? The recent selloff coincides with losses across risk-forward financial assets, including stocks, as the S&P 500 is down 2% over the last week. Catalyzing the ...
Crypto industry eyes Trump’s executive orders
One industry group has gone as far as to draft a text of a potential executive order Trump could use to establish a bitcoin stockpile.
Singapore Pulls Ahead of Hong Kong in Race to Be Crypto Hub
Singapore forged ahead with efforts to formulate a digital-assets hub in 2024, while rival financial center Hong Kong has struggled to gain traction.
Stock market today: Honda-Nissan merger talks shake up otherwise quiet morning on Wall Street
Wall Street pointed slightly lower early Monday, kicking off a holiday-shortened week with little market-moving news expected.
7 Predictions For Crypto In 2025: Bitcoin, ETFs & Global Adoption
Explore seven bold predictions for crypto in 2025, from Bitcoin’s global impact to the rise of ETFs, DeFi and stablecoins, and more.
Japan’s Daiwa aims to raise wages at least 5% next year to attract talent
Japan's Daiwa Securities is aiming to raise wages by at least 5%, its chief executive officer said, a faster rate than many Japanese firms expect as the country's shrinking labour pool intensifies ...
US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders
The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push ...
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after rally on Wall St caps a dismal week
World shares are mixed after U.S. stocks capped a mostly dismal week with a broad rally. Shares prices of Honda and Nissan jumped as the companies prepared to hold a news conference later Monday on a ...
Japan’s Metaplanet buys 619.7 Bitcoins worth $60M, now holds 1,762 BTC
Japan’s Metaplanet announced the purchase of an additional 619.70 BTC on Monday, capitalising on the Bitcoin dip to the $95,000 level. The total estimated cost of the deal was around $60 million ...
Japan’s Nikkei gains on Wall Street’s lead; autos, tech shine
Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street's Friday rally. The Nikkei climbed 1.19% to finish the day at 39,161.34. The broader Topix rose 0.92%. Big tech names supported the ...