There is a lot of discussion out there at the moment as to what direction the crypto market is going to head in Q4. The volatile nature of the last two weeks ha ...
In a first, Feds charge 18 in crypto ‘pump-and-dump’ scam
The US Justice Department has charged 18 individuals and companies, including one firm founded in Boston, in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly ripped off millions of dollars from unwary ...
Crypto Firms Charged With Market Manipulation in US Sting
Three cryptocurrency companies and about a dozen individuals were charged with market manipulation and fraud as part of an investigation by US authorities that included setting up a fake crypto firm and digital token.
The pile of ‘cash’ in crypto sits near record levels. Why that’s bullish for bitcoin.
Welcome back! This is Frances Yue, crypto reporter at MarketWatch, bringing you the latest installment of Distributed Ledger. Bitcoin has continued to trade sideways, as the largest crypto by market capitalization has consolidated in the range between $50,
Japan’s Kato Warns of Negative Impact of Sudden Yen Moves
Sudden currency moves hurt companies and households and the government needs to carefully monitor any impact from them, according to Japan’s newly appointed finance minister.
Will Crypto’s Huge Investment in the 2024 Elections Pay Off?
So far the industry has poured $119 million into elections across the U.S. in 2024, accounting for nearly half of all corporate political contributions this cycle, according to the nonprofit Public ...
Japan’s Insurers With $2.6 Trillion to Tip-Toe Back Into JGBs
Japan’s life insurers are likely to gradually buy more domestic bonds in the fiscal second half, while awaiting clarity on the central bank’s interest-rate-hike timeline, strategists say.
Japan’s Insurers With $2.6 Trillion to Tip-Toe Back Into JGBs
Japan’s life insurers are likely to gradually buy more domestic bonds in the fiscal second half, while awaiting clarity on the central bank’s interest-rate-hike timeline, strategists say.
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 2.7% On Year In September
The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.7 percent on year in September, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday - coming in at ...
Japan stock market may rebound as Ishiba revises economic policies
Shigeru Ishiba's election as the ruling party leader triggered a plunge in Tokyo shares late last month, but conditions may be on a recovery track as he has revised his market-shaking pledges since ...
Pro-crypto super PAC becomes largest spender in Ohio Senate race
Pro-crypto super PAC Defend American Jobs has rolled out a $40.8 million TV ad blitz designed to boost Bernie Moreno’s image among Republicans and undecided voters.
Japan Stocks Close Higher, Tracking Wall Street’s Gains
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.9% to close at 39277.96, tracking Wall Street's gains overnight. Market participants are likely "taking the chance to load up on risks," said Yeap Jun Rong, market ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps 2.5% as yen weakens
Markets in mainland China will remain closed until Oct. 8 for a week-long holiday and South Korea will be shut Thursday for National Foundation Day.
Crypto.com Sues SEC To “Protect The Future Of Crypto In The US” After Receiving A Wells Notice
Crypto.com has sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair Gary Gensler after receiving a Wells Notice from the regulator. “Today, Crypto.com filed suit against the SEC to protect the future of crypto in the US,” said the exchange’s co-founder and CEO Kris Marszalek in an Oct. 8 post on X.
India’s Crypto Discussion Paper on Hold Due to Other Priorities
India's planned discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies has been held up due to other priorities, two people familiar with the matter told CoinDesk.
Leading Stablecoin Issuers & Crypto Firms Embrace International Set Of Stablecoin Standards
Stablecoin Standard’s newly introduced set of global standards receives endorsement from a number of stablecoin issuers, including GMO-Z.com Trust Company (‘GMO Trust’), StraitsX and BiLira, that ...