X is developing buy and sell buttons for crypto trading directly in user feeds, expanding its Cashtags feature that generated $1B in trading volume.
Japan Eyes Blockchain Technology for Real-Time Stock and Bond Settlement
Japan plans blockchain settlement for stocks and bonds, cutting multi-day delays. Study group starts 2026, system could launch early 2030s.
Crypto universe energized as bitcoin reclaims the $80,000 mark, Hyperliquid eyes new high
The price of bitcoin is trading above $80,000 for the first time since mid May, as interest in crypto assets revives once again. Concerns about dollar debasement, as the Treasury looks to intervene in ...
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement: Report
The instant payment system could also extend to international remittances, the Nikkei report said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
$7 Trillion Japan Bond Market is Moving to the Blockchain
Japan's bond market heads for a blockchain makeover as regulators plan instant, 24/7 settlement of JGBs and stocks.
Prospect Markets Joins CFTC-Regulated Crypto.com for US Entry
The Canada-based sports prediction market operator secured exchange access through Crypto.com as it builds infrastructure to enter the U.S. market.
Crypto Market Flips From Fear to ‘Extreme Greed’ for First Time Since 2024
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit "extreme greed," the highest reading since the 2024 cycle top. The score jumped from 36 (fear) a month ago and 41 (neutral) a week ago, to 81 (extreme greed) in ...
Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year
The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.
Overseas IPOs are beating new US stocks. Thank you Japan—and AI!
A fund that invests in international companies that went public in the past few years is beating its U.S. counterpart. Japan’s Kioxia is a big reason why.
Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement, Nikkei reports
Japan is preparing to set up a payment infrastructure to enable instantaneous settlement of transactions in stocks and Japanese government bonds using blockchain technology, the Nikkei newspaper ...
Crypto Stocks Rally While Bitcoin Trades Near $80K: CleanSpark Jumps 7%, BitMine Climbs 4%
Crypto-linked equities are outrunning the coins in Tuesday morning trade. The CoinShares Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF (NASDAQ:WGMI) is up 4% to $46.55, while the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF ...
US Opens a New Front Against Iran’s Crypto Economy
Iran has been using Bitcoin to dodge sanctions. The Department of the Treasury wants to shut it off from the crypto economy.
Metaplanet’s massive Bitcoin bet on Super League
Japanese Bitcoin treasury stock Metaplanet is moving on Super League, the US gaming and crypto treasury hybrid.
Bitcoin price extends gains, briefly tops $81,000 as crypto rally gathers pace
Bitcoin initially surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.
Crypto Mining Stocks Rally as Bitcoin Hovers Around $80K: MARA Jumps 7%, TeraWulf and IREN Climb 5%
Bitcoin briefly cracked $80,000 for the first time in months, sending crypto mining stocks surging well past the broader digital infrastructure pack, but not every miner is rallying for the same ...