With Bitcoin reaching a new ATH (all-time high) in March 2024, the crypto market has truly entered a bullish cycle. The SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs, growing interest from institutional investors and regulatory clarity have pushed BTC over 150% since last year.
Bank of Japan’s Noguchi says future rate hikes likely to be slow
TOKYO: Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday (Apr 18) the pace of future rate hikes would likely be much slower that of its global peers in recent tightenings, as the impact of ...
Tokyo stocks higher in morning as dip-buying offsets chip losses
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning, as buying on dips after the market's three-day losing streak erased earlier losses from se ...
US nods to ‘serious’ Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies
The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange markets in their first trilateral finance dialogue on Wednesday, nodding to concerns from Tokyo and Seoul over their currencies' recent sharp declines.
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries surged to a record in February, its fifth straight monthly rise, Treasury Department data released on Wednesday showed. Holdings totaled $7.965 trillion, up from a ...
Bitcoin briefly drops below $60,000 for the first time since March 5: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
(4th LD) Finance chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan recognize ‘serious’ concerns over ‘sharp’ won, yen depreciation
The finance chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan acknowledged "serious concerns" over the recent "sharp" depreciation of the South Korean won and Japanese yen during their first trilateral talks in Washington on Wednesday,
Japan’s foreign trade surplus at $2.4B
Japan's foreign trade surplus was 366.5 billion yen ($2.37 billion) in March, versus minus 750.8 billion yen, official figures from the Finance Ministry on Wednesday showed. The country's exports totaled 9.47 trillion yen ($61.3 billion), increasing by 7.3% year-on-year in March.
Former SEC crypto leader spars with blockchain lawyers over her agency’s controversial approach: ‘It’s not going to back off’
Recently departed SEC lawyer Ladan Stewart discussed regulatory clarity, token registration, and crypto litigation on a panel at Columbia Business School.
Crypto Bro Fyre Fest: Wild Floods Washout Luxe Desert Confab
One blockchain enthusiast expressed exasperation about the timing of the floods. “Unsure if there’s any stronger proof that God hates cryptocurrency than flooding a desert country when its adherents ...
Stanford or a Crypto Startup? Bull-Market Gains Lure Top Students
Bitcoin’s comeback is prompting hopefuls to ditch their studies and start companies in an industry that only just left a devastating downturn.
Can Ripple’s new stablecoin stand out in the crypto market?
Nelson steered the conversation toward Ripple's plans to introduce a dollar-backed stablecoin, a move that sparks curiosity and debate about the potential for success in a saturated market. With ...
New Crypto Casino Coin DICE Raises $300K in Presale – Next GambleFi Token to Explode?
The crypto gambling world is buzzing about a new token on the scene. In less than 24 hours, the DICE token from Mega Dice casino has raised over $300,000 in its presale – and some believe it could be ...
Worldcoin, Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Is Building a Layer-2 Chain
The human-focused blockchain network will be based on the OP Stack, a framework for building Ethereum-based layer-2 chains.
Can Japan’s Stock Market Continue Its Record-Setting Run?
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index has been on a tear in 2024, eclipsing its previous high set back in 1989. As of early April, the index is hovering near 40,000. Click to read.
CoinGecko: 2024 Q1 Crypto Industry Report
The first quarter of 2024 saw the total crypto market cap gain over $1.1 trillion fueled by the historical approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs .