By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Japan's government will compile an extra budget of some 3 trillion yen ($19 billion), Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, stoking concerns over ...
North Korean hackers accused of bitcoin theft from Tokyo firm
Hackers affiliated with the North Korean military masterminded the massive theft of bitcoins from a Tokyo-based company, investigations by Japanese and U.S. authorities found.
Kalshi’s $454M crypto volume week marks complete reversal of Polymarket’s early-2026 lead
At the start of this year, Polymarket was the dominant prediction market platform when it came to crypto-themed event contracts. Across the two largest prediction markets right now, Polymarket ...
MoonPay Integrates Crypto Purchasing Directly Into ChatGPT Platform
MoonPay integrates crypto purchasing into ChatGPT, enabling users to buy Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USDC without leaving the chatbot interface.
Why XRP ETF launch in Japan could lead to massive institutional capital inflow
The potential approval of spot XRP ETF products in Japan could lead to major institutional investment flows due to the country’s global economic standing. XRPL-based media platform RippleXity argued ...
‘TrapDoor’ malware targets crypto dev tools in supply chain attack
Developer platform Socket says a malware called TrapDoor is targeting crypto and AI developers across npm, PyPI and Crates, aiming to steal crypto wallet info and browser data.
DeXe, Humanity, Venice Token lead crypto market gains as liquidations plunge
The crypto market wavered on Monday morning as investors embraced a risk-on sentiment amid hopes of a deal between the US and Iran. Bitcoin (BTC) price was held below $77,000, while the market ...
SoftBank hits a fresh record as Tokyo bets the OpenAI IPO is finally coming
The Nikkei broke 65,000 for the first time on Monday, and SoftBank, the listed proxy for both OpenAI and Arm, did much of the lifting. SoftBank Group shares hit a record high in Tokyo on Monday, ...
Line’s share price jumps 50% on Tokyo debut as IPO raises over $1.1B
Fresh from a positive listing in New York on Thursday, messaging company Line saw its share price jump as high as 50 percent after it listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in its native Japan. In total, ...
How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested.
Polymarket’s head office is empty — despite 15 crypto firms using the same address. Why so many companies love to set up shop in Panama
The prediction markets giant is technically still unavailable in the US, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from placing their bets.
Nikkei 225 sets all-time closing high
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index finished the week with a record closing high. Investors placed buy orders on the view that negotiations to end the Iran conflict have made progress.
Crypto Winter Explained: When Could the Market Recover in 2026?
Overview: Bitcoin and Ethereum still show long-term recovery potential despite current volatility.Institutional investors and stablecoin growth continue support ...
Why is Bitcoin falling despite pro-crypto Kevin Warsh becoming Fed chair?
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $74,190 on Saturday, its lowest level in more than a month, despite pro-crypto Kevin Warsh being sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman a day earlier. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: ...
Here’s why Near Protocol, Ondo, and Hyperliquid crypto tokens are rising
Ondo Finance (ONDO), and Hyperliquid (HYPE) were among the top gainers today, May 24, as investors bought their recent dips. NEAR token jumped by 13%, while Ondo and HYPE jumped by over 10%. Near ...
What’s the Best Crypto Bet Between XRP, Solana and BNB?
Which crypto is the best bet right now between XRP, Solana, and BNB? Here’s our review based on utility, adoption, and price potential.