Long-running crypto exchange Blockchain.com has confidentially filed to take its business public via the U.S. markets.
Crypto exchange Blockchain.com confidentially files for IPO
May 21 (Reuters) - Blockchain.com has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Thursday. Confidential filings with the U.S.
US freezes nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto as Tehran builds Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance
The Trump administration has engaged the Iranian regime across different frontiers, but Tehran’s crypto stash, recently estimated at $7.7 billion, is the latest indicator of the scale of the fight ...
Toyota set to sell Taiwan-made vehicles in Japan
Toyota Motor will begin importing and selling Taiwan-made Noah and Voxy minivans to Japan in October, after starting production on a dedicated assembly line durin ...
Y Combinator rolls out new deal package for crypto startups
Y-Combinator is offering crypto service packages for hackathon participants and already approved incubator companies.
Japan’s Nikkei rallies on fresh optimism over AI, Iran peace talks
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average climbed by the most in two weeks on Thursday on renewed enthusiasm for technology stocks and easing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war.
SoftBank jumps 20% on OpenAI and SB Energy IPO pipeline
SoftBank (SFTBF) jumped nearly 20% on Thursday on the Tokyo exchange after reports about OpenAI (OPENAI) preparing to file for an IPO as soon as Friday surfaced. SoftBank (SFTBY) is a major ...
Nikkei 225 soars as Softbank stock surges, foreigners scoop Japan shares
The Nikkei 225 Index surged by over 3.5% today, May 21, its best day in weeks, helped by numerous catalysts, including the potential US-Iran deal, foreign buying of Japanese stocks, and the soaring ...
Japan weighs extra budget of about $19 billion, TBS says
TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - Japan is considering a supplementary budget of about 3 trillion yen ($19 billion) for the current fiscal year to prepare for a prolonged Middle East crisis, broadcaster TBS ...
Crypto companies are trying to leave the hype cycle for a more disciplined phase, earnings show
Crypto companies spent years monetizing volatility. Now they're trying to survive without it.
Bank of Japan policymaker signals that rate hike might be approaching
Policy board member Junko Koeda said Japan’s underlying inflation is likely already at around 2%.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: U.S.-Iran Tensions and Bond Yield Test 60,000 Support
The Nikkei 225 faces pressure from higher oil prices, rising JGB yields, and weak U.S. tech sentiment, but the 60,000 support level may decide whether the bullish trend continues toward 65,000.
US targets Iran’s $7.7 billion crypto network tied to regime operations
The Treasury Department has frozen nearly half a billion dollars in crypto tied to Iran as Tehran reportedly controls $7.7 billion in digital assets.
Bitcoin Depot files for bankruptcy as crypto ATMs go offline
Alex Holmes, who has led the company since March, cited “stringent compliance obligations” from states, increasing litigation and tougher transaction limits.
Japan Stocks Slide 4.3% As Bond Yields Hit 30-Year High
Japan's 10-year yield rose to 2.8%, raising concerns over borrowing costs, corporate earnings, and concentrated chip-driven market gains.
NCA Reveals the Number of American Crypto Holders as CLARITY Act Hits Senate Floor
NCA says 67 million Americans hold crypto as the CLARITY Act advances toward a Senate floor vote on regulatory rules.