Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick on connections he and his firm Cantor Fitzgerald LP have with a company that’s the go-to cryptocurrency of the ...
‘One More Drop’ – Benjamin Cowen Forecasts Ethereum New All-Time High After Imminent Correction
Closely followed crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says that one last correction could trigger an Ethereum (ETH) run to new all-time highs in the near future.
In $260 million crypto scheme, will brokerage IBKR share liability?
As far as scams go, Eddy Alexandre’s $260 million cryptocurrency scheme fell squarely in the too-good-to-be-true camp.
Crypto issues and voter outreach pushed political meme coins into relevance in 2024, say researchers
The 2024 elections in the United States were memorable in several respects, not least being the appearance of PolitiFi. It's a new form of meme coin cryptocurrency inspired by internet culture and ...
China is ‘hot on our heels’ in AI race, White House AI and crypto ‘czar’ says
Tech titan David Sacks reveals the status of the country's tech race with China and why U.S. data centers are important on 'The Story.' ...
Metaplanet raises $745M, aims for Asia’s largest Bitcoin-backed crypto acquisition
Metaplanet, a publicly traded company in Japan, has announced an ambitious plan to significantly bolster its Bitcoin holdings through a massive $745 million fundraising initiative. The company intends ...
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Plans $745 Million Bitcoin Acquisition
Discover how Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet plans to raise $745M for a 21,000 Bitcoin acquisition, one of the biggest ever in Asia.
Billionaire Binance founder ‘CZ’ jumps back into crypto with $16 million investment in token airdrop service Sign
The investment in Sign comes at a time when the number of token launches are exploding. As it becomes easier to launch new cryptocurrencies using AI and other tools, there are about 1 million new ...
US Vs China: AI, Crypto And The Power Play Shaping Global Trade
China's technological capabilities may be advancing faster than previously thought, challenging U.S. dominance in AI, digital payments, reserve currency and global trade ...
Private Equity Investment In Japan Soars
Japan's share of all private equity and venture capital investments in Asia-Pacific grew in 2024 as the value of private equity deals targeting Japanese companies surged. Click to read.
Metaplanet eyes more Bitcoin by issuing 21 million shares to raise $745 million
Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet wants to raise 116 billion yen ($745 million) to buy Bitcoin. In what will be the largest capital raise ever in the country’s history, the company is ...
Japan’s Metaplanet Announces $745 Million Raise for Record Bitcoin Purchase
Metaplanet raises $745 million to bolster Bitcoin reserves, marking Asia's largest BTC equity funding. A bold step amidst yen devaluation.
Crypto Romances, Deceptions, And Due Diligence
Investment in crypto is poised to expand significantly with the new Administration in Washington. The investor due diligence recommended by experts.
Barack Obama’s Half-Brother Apologizes Over Crypto Scheme
The Kenyan-American businessman says "bad actors" convinced him to launch the meme coin, which crashed only hours after launching.
Japan’s GPIF to be allowed bid in bond auctions
Moves are underway that would allow Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, Tokyo to participate directly in government bond auctions, according to people familiar with the matter. GPIF, as the ...
Metaplanet plans to raise over $700M to buy Bitcoin
Japanese firm Metaplanet plans to raise roughly $745 million to fund Bitcoin purchases, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026 as part of its strategy to lead Japan’s Bitcoin renaissance. Japanese ...