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Yen surges after BOJ hints at policy shift, sending dollar lower

The yen staged its biggest one-day rally in almost a year on Thursday after Japanese monetary authorities offered a surprisingly clear

Yen surges after BOJ hints at policy shift, sending dollar lower
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure

Banks on the payment app Zelle have begun refunding victims of imposter scams to address consumer protection concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and the federal consumer

Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure
News|US

Lawmakers urge White House to crackdown on Hamas use of crypto after Israel attack

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to swiftly crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas and its affiliates following the Palestinian

Lawmakers urge White House to crackdown on Hamas use of crypto after Israel attack
Business|Technology

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever

Ether might be coming close to its moment in the sun.

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US spot ether ETFs make market debut in another win for crypto industry

U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of

US spot ether ETFs make market debut in another win for crypto industry
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Trump, Republicans court crypto votes and dollars at 'Bitcoin 2024' conference

Republican nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump once blasted cryptocurrency, calling it a "scam."

Trump, Republicans court crypto votes and dollars at 'Bitcoin 2024' conference
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto players ready wishlist for potential second Trump administration

When former U.S. president Donald Trump promised a bitcoin conference on Saturday that if reelected he would fire Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, a

Crypto players ready wishlist for potential second Trump administration
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar recovers ground, steadies against yen as market frenzy eases

The dollar recovered ground against most major peers on Tuesday and the Japanese yen steadied around seven-month highs against the U.S.

Dollar recovers ground, steadies against yen as market frenzy eases
Economy|Finance|News|US

Dollar gains after US jobless claims fall more than expected

The dollar rose on Thursday after new U.S. labor market data showed that unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, easing fears of an imminent

Dollar gains after US jobless claims fall more than expected
Business|Finance|US

Crypto Democrats rally behind Harris campaign in push for policy revamp

Billionaire Mark Cuban, Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci and congressman Adam Schiff were among a group of cryptocurrency advocates who called on Kamala Harris to

Crypto Democrats rally behind Harris campaign in push for policy revamp
Business|Finance

Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership

State Street is partnering with Swiss crypto company Taurus to offer new digital asset services, including turning real-world assets into tradeable tokens, to tap growing

Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership
Business|Finance|Technology

US crypto executives to throw Washington fundraiser for Harris

Cryptocurrency investors and industry executives calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to pursue a softer regulatory stance on the industry are planning to raise at least $

US crypto executives to throw Washington fundraiser for Harris
Business|Finance|Technology|US

PayPal pushes into in-person payments with cashback rewards, Apple integration

PayPal is expanding into U.S. point-of-sale payments by integrating its debit card with Apple's mobile wallet and offering 5% cashback rewards, as the global online payments

PayPal pushes into in-person payments with cashback rewards, Apple integration
Finance|Technology

Losses from crypto scams grew 45% in 2023, FBI says

Losses from cryptocurrency-related frauds and scams increased 45% in 2023 from 2022, totaling more than $5.6 billion, as scammers increasingly took advantage of the speed

Losses from crypto scams grew 45% in 2023, FBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

How regulators have overhauled contentious Basel Endgame capital hike rule

The Federal Reserve's regulatory chief on Tuesday outlined major revisions to the Basel Endgame draft rule hiking bank capital, following intense industry pushback.

How regulators have overhauled contentious Basel Endgame capital hike rule
Business|Finance|Technology|US

eToro to shut down nearly all crypto trading in settlement with US SEC

Retail trading platform eToro will stop offering nearly all cryptocurrencies to its customers as part of a settlement with the U.S.

eToro to shut down nearly all crypto trading in settlement with US SEC
Business|Celebrity|Finance|Technology|US

Trump offers little detail at crypto business unveiling

Donald Trump on Monday offered few details about a new cryptocurrency business that the Republican former president, his family and associates unveiled in a live event on X

Trump offers little detail at crypto business unveiling
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US regulator proposes strengthened rules for banks working with fintechs

A top U.S. banking regulator on Tuesday proposed that banks bolster recordkeeping requirements for accounts held by fintech companies on behalf of their customers, following

US regulator proposes strengthened rules for banks working with fintechs
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking

Coinbase and the U.S. securities regulator faced off in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Monday as the cryptocurrency exchange pressed the agency

US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking
Crime|News|Technology|US

US imposes fresh Russia- and cyber-related sanctions

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on alleged Russian money laundering operations that catered to cybercriminals and involved three

US imposes fresh Russia- and cyber-related sanctions
Business|Finance|Technology

SoFi debuts platform for companies to offer expanded access to IPOs

California fintech giant SoFi is teaming up with British capital markets platform PrimaryBid Technologies to expand its initial public offering share placement business, the

SoFi debuts platform for companies to offer expanded access to IPOs
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Who are buy now, pay later borrowers, and what are they buying?

As Amazon's Prime Day kicked off the holiday shopping season this week, U.S. consumers are expected to spend a record $18.5 billion using buy now, pay later for purchases in

Who are buy now, pay later borrowers, and what are they buying?
US|World

US SEC charges Cumberland DRW for acting as unregistered dealer in crypto markets

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US SEC charges Cumberland DRW for acting as unregistered dealer in crypto markets
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US crypto industry expects friendlier Washington, whoever wins White House

The cryptocurrency industry has spent years clashing with Democratic President Joe Biden's administration over regulatory issues, but executives expect an easier ride from

US crypto industry expects friendlier Washington, whoever wins White House
Business|Finance|Technology

Crypto firms including Robinhood, Kraken launch global stablecoin network

A consortium of financial technology and cryptocurrency companies including Robinhood, Kraken and Galaxy Digital on Monday introduced a joint stablecoin pegged to the U.S.

Crypto firms including Robinhood, Kraken launch global stablecoin network

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