SoftBank stock climbed 14% on Monday, pushing its market cap above ¥48 trillion as AI euphoria reshapes Japan's corporate hierarchy ...
Japan’s Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost; SoftBank becomes most valuable Japanese firm
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related stocks, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota ...
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Says Coinbase’s CEO Is ‘Full of Sh*t’ on Crypto Bill
Dimon and Armstrong sit on opposite camps in the CLARITY Act debate, representing the banking and crypto industries, respectively ...
Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs
June 1 (Reuters) - Crypto exchange Binance said on Monday it has launched stock and exchange-traded fund trading for customers on its platform, expanding beyond digital assets into traditional ...
Japan must promote yen stablecoins in Asia, ruling party panel says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japan must promote usage of yen-based stablecoins for settlement in Asia and create a legal framework to allow trading of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF), ...
Crypto meets Wall Street: MEXC unveils ‘RealStocks’ with 0-fee US equity trading and real dividends
Mutsamudu, Comoros, June 1, 2026 – MEXC, a leading 0-fee cross-asset trading platform, today announced the official launch of ‘RealStocks.’ This innovative equity product is now accessible to eligible ...
Japan’s Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related shares, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota ...
Nikkei 225 tops 67,000 for first time
At 10:27 a.m. on Monday, the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section was up 901.78 points, or 1.36%, from Friday.
Bank of Japan’s Ueda speech awaited as yen consolidates against G-10 currencies
BOJ Governor Ueda's June 3 speech could signal rate hikes after a divisive 6-3 vote, impacting yen carry trades and Bitcoin volatility across markets.
Crypto’s 24/7 Derivatives Era Is Forcing Traditional Finance To Adapt
CME Group’s launch of 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading signals traditional finance adapting to crypto’s always-on market structure.
Crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce INR rails in India
Coinbase has launched direct rupee deposits and withdrawals in India, a move that gives it a significant advantage over rivals like Binance. The exchange aims to capture a large share of both retail ...
Trump Says He ‘Saved’ Crypto, But Did Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Actually Benefit?
President Trump on Wednesday posted on Truth Social that he saved the American crypto industry from Gary Gensler’s “Anti-Crypto Army,” declaring America is now the “Crypto Capital of the World.” What ...
HYPE Flips DOGE: Hyperliquid Cracks Top 10 Crypto As Price Nears $70
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has flipped Dogecoin to enter the top 10 cryptocurrencies with a $15.36B market cap. Discover why revenue-generating HYPE is outperforming DOGE in 2026.
This Week in Crypto: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Fears Fade, $500M Claude Bill, Thiel Stock Halves
This week in crypto, Bitcoin shook off sell-off fears, a firm burned $500M on Claude AI, and a Thiel-backed stock halved.
It Will ‘Blow Up’—JPMorgan CEO Issues ‘Huge’ Crypto And Bitcoin Price Prediction
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Japan PM Takaichi’s approval rating slips to 66%: Nikkei poll
TOKYO -- Support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet has slipped from April but remains high by historical standards, the latest opinion poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo shows.