Japanese stocks were lower in early trade as uncertainty over borrowing costs and the Iran conflict persists.
Nikkei 225 Opens Nearly Flat as Bank of Japan Policy Looms
Tokyo opened a hair below its prior close, a flat start that says traders are unwilling to commit before the Bank of Japan's next rate move. With policy rates already at a 31-year high, the yen is ...
Ripple, crypto’s payments giant, breaks into Wall Street
The crypto firm is emerging as a serious player in financing leveraged ETFs, a lucrative business long dominated by big banks.
Tokyo-Listed Bitcoin Japan Buys more BTC, Expands Bitcoin Treasury as Dilution Risk Grows
Bitcoin Japan buys 5.8847 BTC for $498,000, lifting holdings to 17.8 BTC as its ¥662M budget and dilution-heavy financing draw investor attention.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Eyes Japan Payment Use as Binance Pay Reaches Millions
Shiba Inu (SHIB) could see its payment push gain momentum in Japan after Binance Pay started connecting crypto users with PayPay merchants across the country.
Analysis-Crypto donors navigate mid-term spending dilemma after Senate bill defeat
By Hannah Lang Oct 7 (Reuters) - After suffering a major legislative defeat at the hands of Senate Democrats last month, the crypto industry is grappling with a dilemma three weeks out from the ...
Japan to help Hormuz-dependent Philippines bolster oil reserves
TOKYO -- Japan will assist the Philippines in strengthening its petroleum reserves under an agreement to be signed Thursday, providing analysis and training to increase the Southeast Asian nation's ...
The Government Just Dropped Its Plan to Track Your Crypto Wallet. Here’s What Changes
Washington just pulled back two rules that would have put your self-custody crypto under a surveillance microscope, but the IRS never needed those rules to hand you a surprise tax bill. One missing ...
Hong Kong Will License Crypto Brokers, Custodians and Advisers. Is It Overtaking the US as the Regulated Market?
Hong Kong plans to establish a licensing system for crypto dealers, custodians, advisers, and managers. Here's how it compares to the US.
SBI Holdings, Mesh and Money Forward plan joint venture for crypto transfers and payments
SBI, Mesh and Money Forward plan a 2026 Japan venture focused on digital asset connectivity and payment infrastructure.
[5 Crypto News] October 7, 2026 | Latest ETH & BTC Trends
We have summarized the key news in the crypto market as of October 7, 2026. From Bitcoin price trends to regulatory news from Japan, we have carefully selected and delivered 5 noteworthy topics.1.
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KOSPI keeps sliding while Nikkei holds 70,000: why Korea is taking the bigger hit
Asian stocks diverged on Wednesday as South Korea’s KOSPI extended its retreat while Japan’s Nikkei 225 held close to 70,700, showing how differently the region’s two chip-heavy markets are absorbing ...
[5 Crypto News Items] October 6, 2026 | ETH Testnet Launch, $770M Hacking, CFTC Regulation, Hitachi AML, and Financial Council Mentions On-Chain
Hello! Today, I am bringing you the latest news in crypto. We have three global news stories and two Japanese news stories (via CoinPost) for you.1. Ethereum 'Glamsterdam' Upgrade Launches on Sepolia ...
FirstFT: Crypto company known for risky ‘perps’ vexes Singapore
A company offering what consumer advocates have called “the most dangerous product in crypto” has become one of the industry’s hottest names. But Hyperliquid Labs is also raising the heat in Singapore ...
Crypto Card Payments Hit Record $12.5 Billion as Stablecoin Adoption Surges
BREAKING: The total volume of payments processed on crypto cards has reached a record $12.5 billion, up +140% year-to-date. This also marks +247% growth compared to levels seen in October 2025.