Japan approved a bill to regulate crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, banning insider trading and raising penalties.
White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income
The White House argued that both large and small banks would benefit from the additional loan growth they projected, and that “a yield prohibition would do very little to protect bank lending, while ...
Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial instruments
The Japanese government amended the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on Friday to classify crypto assets as financial instruments. The amendment also bans insider trading and other activities ...
Japan’s Nikkei heads for 8-month weekly high on earnings optimism
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index surged on Friday and remained on course for its strongest weekly performance in eight months, as confidence in ...
Japan PM says to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May
Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non-Middle East ...
Nikkei Ends Lower on Yen Strength, Profit-Taking After Crossing 44,000
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Tuesday, dragged by a stronger yen and profit-taking after the index climbed past the key 44,000 mark earlier in the session. The Nikkei ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Price Compression Signals Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds
Nikkei 225 is consolidating after a strong rally, with foreign inflows supporting the bullish trend while sector weakness and geopolitical risks keep volatility high.
Assessing PayPay (NasdaqGS:PAYP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum In Japan’s Digital Finance Market
Key business mix and recent return snapshot With no single event driving headlines today, PayPay (PAYP) is drawing attention for its role in Japan’s digital finance market and a share price that last ...
Iran’s $7.8 billion crypto economy finds new way to grow after cease-fire
Iran is demanding oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz pay a toll in cryptocurrency, highlighting its importance to the Iranian regime and economy.
Nexus Mutual wants to be the insurance policy your crypto never had
The suits have arrived in crypto. In an interview with TheStreet Roundtable at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City, Nexus Mutual head of business development Ralf Turner noticed the shift ...
Japan retail investors make 25% of stock trades, highest in 12 years
TOKYO -- Retail investors accounted for a quarter of stock trading in Japan by value in fiscal 2025, the largest share in 12 years, as a market rally and a tax-free investment program pulled in more ...
The New York Times says it’s identified the creator of Bitcoin
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Key crypto market dates in April: Q1 reports, Clarity Act, central bank rates, and more
What will drive crypto markets in April? These key dates will shape the industry over the following months. Institutions key to the crypto industry are expected to reveal their Q1 performance in the ...
Bessent presses Congress to pass crypto rules
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed Congress on Wednesday to pass a cryptocurrency bill clarifying rules for the market, as the legislation remains stuck in the Senate after months of ...
Ex-crypto miner bags Meta’s $21 billion AI deal
The Meta deal also comes just months after CoreWeave signed another major AI deal. In January 2026, NVIDIA announced it was investing $2 billion in CoreWeave's Class A common stock at $87.20 per share ...
Japans 12 Million Crypto Users Propel Web3 Gaming Growth
In Brief: Regulatory Clarity: Japan’s Financial Services Agency is working to set a flat 20% tax rate on cryptocurrency gains by 2026, focusing on bolstering Web3 gaming. Major Industry Involvement: ...