Stock futures indicated a subdued opening for Wall Street on Tuesday as markets braced for the potential impact of more stringent U.S. trade controls on Beijing and awaited quarterly earnings from AI-chip leader Nvidia. Investors focused

Metaplanet (3350) said it bought a further 269.43 bitcoin , strengthening its position as a major corporate holder of the cryptocurrency. The latest purchase, valued at 4 billion yen ($26.4 million), takes the Tokyo-based company's holdings to 2,031.

Crypto pundit Andrei Jikh has reignited the $100 XRP price target, sparking a bullish sentiment in the XRP community. The analyst outlined several factors that could contribute to the parabolic rally to the ambitious $100 target. Factors That Could C

Bitcoin’s aggregate cost basis — a key metric measuring the original value of all Bitcoin holdings — reached an all-time high of $40,980 at the end of 2024, according to ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2025 report.The Bitcoin (BTC) cost basis saw an 86% incre

Several companies in Japan are staking their future on Bitcoin ($BTC) and are buying up more of the digital currency. These include a former hotel developer, a software development company, and a mobile game studio.But what’s driving them to spend bi

Crypto regulations are a competitive business in Asia, with places such as Hong Kong and Singapore vying to become Asia’s crypto hub and capture all the business associated with that status.The challenge, though, lies in crafting a rulebook that bala

Havoc in crypto markets spread to stocks of crypto-focused companies, with losses in U.S. futures pointing to declines in equities that are likely to put bitcoin on track for further losses because it tends to mirror movements of U.S. stock markets.

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has secured approval from the Singapore High Court for its restructuring plan, enabling the repayment of customer funds stolen in a massive cyberattack in July 2024.On Jan. 23, the Singapore High Court approved W

LINE NEXT, the Web3 venture under one of Asia’s largest messaging apps, today launched its first batch of Dapps that users can access via LINE mobile messenger, aiming to drive large-scale Web3 adoption in Asia.The applications, named Mini Dapps, enc

Massachusetts and Wyoming have formally introduced bills today to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state. California’s state representative has also started proceedings to draft a Bitcoin-focused bill. As of January 2025, at least 15 US

Currency and bond investors will be eagerly awaiting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday for cues on the direction of U.S. policy, with executive orders potentially spelling big moves for markets.Trump's inauguration will mark

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao’s petition to review a lower court ruling that U.S. securities laws apply to the cryptocurrency exchange, even without a physical headquarters. Binance and Zhao

Metaplanet is aiming to expand its Bitcoin stash more than fivefold to 10,000 Bitcoin in 2025, as analysts predict a bull run this year that could see Bitcoin rise above $200,000.The Japan-based venture capital firm was one of the most notable compan

HONG KONG, Jan. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin breaks through the $100,000 mark, many analysts believe that it will enter a long-term high-volatility market. Holding spot may not continue to make profits in the short term. BexB

Binance deepened its presence in Brazil after securing regulatory approval to acquire Sim;paul, a locally licensed broker-dealer. This step represents Binance's 21st global regulatory authorization amid a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency in Latin

President-elect Donald Trump’s new US department has not yet come to life but is already sparking the interest of a US ally in the Asia-Pacific region. The Japanese government shows great interest in how the new US Department of Government Efficiency

If the crypto market were a country, it would be the eighth largest in GDP terms behind the United States, China, Germany, Japan, India, the United Kingdom and France.

OSL Group Limited announced that its Japanese subsidiary, OSL Investment (Japan) Limited, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire an 81.38% stake in local crypto exchange CoinBest K.K., according to a Nov. 4 press statement. This acquisition

BitPoint Japan has listed PEPE coin, marking a significant first. BitPoint launches campaigns to celebrate the PEPE coin listing. Continue Reading:BitPoint Japan Launches PEPE Coin Listing to Engage Crypto Traders The post BitPoint Japan Launches PEP

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these