The 22-year-old son of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) — one of Capitol Hill’s most prominent boosters of cryptocurrency legislation — has reportedly raised $30 million to launch a derivatives exchange ...
Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026. Here’s why it matters
Japan's biggest so far this year — has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country's languishing listing season. It has also ...
BitGo stock surges 20% after major announcement
The BitGo stock is down 50% since its Wall Street debut.
Exclusive: Son of pro-crypto New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand raises $30 million to launch a derivatives exchange
Lux Capital led the investment, which values the Stanford graduate’s exchange at $300 million.
Global markets | Japan’s Nikkei posts sharpest weekly gain in nearly two years on AI shares rally
Japan's Nikkei index celebrated its most significant weekly surge in nearly two years, hitting unprecedented levels day after day. The excitement surrounding AI-driven stocks ignited this remarkable ...
Rheinmetall to start talks on Japan defence production, Nikkei reports
Rheinmetall is looking to establish its first defence-related manufacturing facility in Japan, potentially through a joint venture with a Japanese company as it targets both the local market and ...
Nikkei, Kospi scale records as cheaper oil lifts Asia market rally
Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.8% and touched a record for a fifth straight session, extending its weekly gain to 8.5%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 3.1%, lifting its weekly advance to 15.3%. The rally was ...
Japan’s Nikkei scales record peak as AI shares track US chip rally
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a record high on Friday as investors scooped up AI-related stocks following a sharp rally in US semiconductor shares. The Nikkei was up 0.78% at 71,608.95, as ...
Japan’s finance minister warns of bold action as yen nears 40-year low
Japan's Finance Minister Katayama warns of bold forex intervention as the yen nears a 40-year low, after authorities spent a record $73 billion defending ...
Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns
Japan's core inflation rate held steady at 1.4% in May, matching expectations and suggesting that underlying price pressures remained contained despite concerns that higher energy costs could push ...
Japan bank lobby warns of potential service disruptions due to AI-enabled cyberattacks
Japanese lenders may be forced to suspend services such as ATMs and online banking if sophisticated AI models end up posing a serious threat to the banking system, said the chair of the country's ...
Crypto faces same manipulation risks as Wall Street, says market maker
Crypto markets are often accused of being uniquely vulnerable to manipulation, but one industry executive argues the problem extends far beyond digital assets. Speaking during an interview with host ...
The crypto-treasury dream unravels after a 90% stock plunge
The business model of launching a public company to buy crypto is falling apart. As a result, those in the queue to do so through blank-check companies are facing pressure from investors against a ...
Analyst predicts 140% surge for battered crypto lender
Aave (AAVE) token has been battered and bruised over the past year, but Grayscale Research says it may still have some miles to go. AAVE is the native token of its namesake decentralized lending ...
Second Annual Japan Go IPO Summit Returns to Tokyo Amid Growing Momentum for Japanese Companies in U.S. Capital Markets
The successful Nasdaq listing of PayPay Corporation this year has created real momentum, with Japan’s most innovative companies now asking not whether a U.S. listing is achievable — but how to build a ...
Asian shares mixed; Nikkei and Kospi surge to record highs
Asian stocks ended mixed on Thursday, with Japanese and South Korean markets reaching fresh records on signs of easing geopolitical tensions and investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. A ...