Morning Bid: Politics dominate markets, from Japan stocks to bitcoin Reuters Sanae Takaichi Is Likely to Be Japan’s Next Leader. Who Is She? The New York Times Japan’s Next Prime Minister Could Make Rate Increases Tricky for Bank of Japan The Wall Street Journal Political waves send Nikkei, bitcoin, gold soaring to record highs Reuters Who is Sanae Takaichi?…
Gold keeps trading up to new record high prices. Bitcoin, while struggling to break out above recent record levels above $100,000, continues to find more mainstream adoption. But both the classic market safe-haven and its more risky new crypto rival are doing something other than just move up and to the right on the chart…
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at PHX Arena on March 30, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chris Coduto | Getty Images NBA star Kevin Durant has regained access to his bevy of bitcoins, years after getting locked out of his Coinbase account. “We got…
Attitudes on Capitol Hill toward exchange-traded funds and cryptocurrency may be changing. Teucrium CEO and CIO Sal Gilbertie told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” regulators are becoming “more friendly” under President Donald Trump versus the Biden administration. “It’s a completely different environment in Washington right now,” Gilbertie said on Monday. “It’s more welcoming towards innovation — especially…
Digital currency thefts are on the rise. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto via Getty Images The value of cryptocurrencies stolen by criminals surged in the first six months of 2025 after a high-profile hack and a wave of physical attacks targeting crypto holders and their relatives. So far this year, $2.17 billion has been stolen from…
Crypto company Digital Asset said Tuesday that it’s netted $135 million in funding from a raft of major names in banking and finance. The firm, which touts itself as a regulated crypto player, said it raised the fresh cash in a funding round co-led by DRW and Tradeweb, with Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas and Ken…
Czech government survives no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal politico.eu Czech Government Wins Confidence Vote Months Ahead of Election Bloomberg.com Czech coalition government faces a parliamentary no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal AP News $46M Bitcoin Donation Pushes Czech Government to the Brink Bitcoin.com News Czech coalition government survives no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and…
Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame thinks it’s dangerous to chase upside right now. “I have one concern, and that’s tariffs. That’s it,” the former Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager told CNBC’s ” Fast Money ” on Monday. “The market has gotten pretty complacent about it.” Now podcast host of “The Real Eisman…
Bitcoin’s milestone week comes as new crypto exchange-traded funds are hitting the market. Investor and best-selling personal finance author Ric Edelman thinks the rollout gives investors more access to upside. He finds buffer ETFs and yield ETFs particularly exciting. “You can now invest in bitcoin ETFs that protect you against the downside volatility while preserving…
Romain Costaseca | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — Britain on Tuesday published draft legislation for the cryptocurrency industry, touting greater collaboration with the U.S. as it looks to regulate the wild world of digital assets. Speaking at a fintech event Tuesday, U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced plans for a “comprehensive regulatory regime for…
