The US isn’t through trying to seize cryptocurrency tied to Sam Bankman-Fried a year after he was convicted of masterminding a massive fraud at his FTX exchange.
Trump could ‘kick off a crypto Golden Age’ by delivering regulations the industry has been craving for years, Paxos CEO says
The crypto industry is hoping for a long-awaited boom under Donald Trump’s second presidency. Trump’s reelection changed things for the sector, which aims to finally get comprehensive regulation ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.48%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Shipbuilding and Trading sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.48%.
The yen has fallen, but JICA has grown. How is Japanese aid keeping up?
Six decades ago, a loan from the World Bank led to the construction of the high-speed railway between Tokyo and Osaka — and 30 other loans worth more than $863 million financed highways, power ...
We will take the necessary steps to accommodate innovation in crypto and AI: Japan financial regulator
Ryosuke Ushida of the Financial Services Agency of Japan discusses why cryptocurrencies are being regulated under the payment services act and regulations for use of AI in fintech remain "quite ...
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
Although Trump is generally expected to reduce government support for electric vehicles, such as tax credits, analysts say this could actually benefit Tesla, the market leader in the US, making it harder for rivals to catch up.
Trump could ‘kick off a crypto Golden Age’ by delivering guardrails and regulations the industry has been craving, Paxos CEO says — ‘there’s so much pent-up demand’
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his administration, the industry hopes for crypto-friendly appointees.
SoftBank is betting on AI and an IPO revival after swinging to a $7.7 billion profit
The Japanese firm posted a $7.7 billion quarterly profit and is ready to chase fresh profits with new AI bets and IPOs.
Welcome to the Donald Trump Era of Crypto
On Monday morning, the research firm Bernstein came out with some advice about crypto for its Wall Street clients: “Buy everything you can.” Ever since the invention of bitcoin 15 years ago, this would be the kind of bloodshot,
Ex-FanDuel Co-Founders Launch Crypto Sportsbook BetHog Amid Trump Bump
Former FanDuel Co-Founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones have aspirations to offer the crypto sportsbook in certain U.S. jurisdictions where feasible.
Japan won’t raise taxes to fund US$65 billion chips aid: Industry minister
TOKYO: Japan's government is not planning any tax hike to finance its 10 trillion yen (US$65 billion) plan to support domestic semiconductor and artificial intelligence projects, industry minister ...
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitbank Expands Global Reach with New Blockchain Investment Arm
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has recently entered the global market by creating another subsidiary, Bitbank Ventures. This new entity aims to invest ...
Bitcoin Nears $90,000 as Crypto Market Exceeds Pandemic-Era Peak
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally took the digital asset close to $90,000 for the first time and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.
Crypto shorters bleed heavy amid “Extreme Greed” sentiments
The much anticipated bull run led by Bitcoin (BTC) is making shorters bleed heavily. The biggest crypto breached the $89,000 price level with a surge of over 10% in the last 24 hours. However, $90,000 now looks like just a formality as the Fear and Greed index is flashing “Extreme Greed” on the chart.
Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to finish down as chip shares drag
TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains on Tuesday to close lower, as semiconductor-related shares extended declines in the afternoon session. The Nikkei closed down 0.4% at 39,376.09 ...
Former BOJ Member Weighs in on Political Headwinds Facing Japan Central Bank
Former Bank of Japan policy board member Takahide Kiuchi said the domestic political situation is tilted against more rate hikes.