India's Enforcement Directorate searched six premises linked to five Bengaluru-based crypto payment firms, alleging unauthorized cross-border transfers totaling over ₹2,500 crore.
Japan to take ‘decisive’ action against currency speculation: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will take "decisive" action if there are speculative moves in the currency market, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday, after the yen weakened to the upper 161 zone ...
FBI will find you: Director Kash Patel issues blunt warning to crypto fraudsters
FBI Director Kash Patel posted a blunt warning on X on June 19, telling crypto fraudsters, "FBI will find you," as the bureau leans harder into asset recovery and cross-border tracking.
Bitcoin News Today: BTC Dominance Rises as EU Tightens AML Rules on Crypto Firms
Bitcoin is trading below recent highs, yet it remains central in a weaker market as dominance climbs again and large investors keep buying. Morgan Stanley’s rec ...
Kirsten Gillibrand’s 22-year-old son raises $30M for trading startup as Dem champions crypto in DC
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 ...