Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating on Figure Technology Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: FIGR) with a $67 price target, implying more than 100% upside from the stock’s current trading range near $31 to $32. Key Takeaways: Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating on FIGR with a $67 price target, implying more than a 100% upside from ~$31 to […]
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Japan’s Next Crypto Boom May Be Institutional
Japan’s crypto market is shifting from retail frenzy to regulated finance. New stablecoin rules, tougher disclosure plans, and a formal review of crypto as an investment asset suggest the country is trying to build a market institutions can actually use. Key Takeaways Japan FSA’s 2025 stance reframes crypto as investment assets, shifting the market from […]
Read MoreJustin Sun Highlights Agentic AI Payments on TRON at EthCC; TRON DAO Co-Hosts MetaMask Builder Nights Cannes
This paid press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 7, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications […]
Read MoreCan Tokyo Build Asia’s Most Trusted Crypto Rails?
Tokyo has real momentum, but its institutional crypto case will not be built on speculation alone. Japan’s strongest edge is emerging in compliant financial rails and regulated infrastructure, though speed, product breadth, and global liquidity still lag rival hubs. Key Takeaways Japan FSA cited 12 million accounts and $31 billion assets in 2025, boosting Tokyo’s […]
Read MoreSEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at a Nashville policy summit Monday that a sweeping crypto rulemaking proposal is sitting at the White House for final review before going out for public comment. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House sign-off before […]
Read MoreJapan’s Crypto Tax Win: What You Need to Know About the 2028 Timeline
Japan is moving from a punitive miscellaneous income tax of up to 55% to a flat 20.315% separate taxation regime, aligning crypto with traditional stocks. The reform introduces a three-year loss carryforward, allowing traders to offset gains against past losses, a major step toward treating crypto as a standard financial instrument. Key Takeaways: On March […]
Read MoreSam Altman Proposes New AI Deal as Superintelligence Surges
OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman emphasized that with the arrival of superintelligence, society will have to experience a shift to preserve the social order and rebalance the economy to support the changes needed for citizens to maintain stability even when partially displaced. Key Takeaways: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a wealth fund to share […]
Read MoreWhy Japan’s Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now
Japan’s biggest financial institutions are quietly dismantling the correspondent banking system using stablecoins, and the infrastructure is already live. Key Takeaways: Japan’s Payment Services Act, revised in June 2023 and updated through 2026, created the world’s strictest stablecoin issuer rules. Project Pax, backed by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, targets 1 trillion yen in B2B stablecoin […]
Read MoreLocal Banks Pilot JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in Argentina
A handful of banking institutions would be trialing this token to streamline interbank settlements, taking advantage of the benefits JPM Coin can bring in terms of costs, speed, and efficiency, as regulators evaluate lifting the ban on banks offering crypto services. Key Takeaways: CMF and other banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in phase one […]
Read MoreWhat Japanese Regulators Are Worried About Now: The Oversight Blind Spots Shaping Japan’s Crypto Policy Shift
Japan’s regulators are raising concerns over disclosure gaps, investor risks, and speculative trading, as the Financial Services Agency signals a more cautious approach that could tighten oversight without limiting market innovation. Key Takeaways: Japan raises serious concerns that could drive sweeping new regulations across crypto markets. The FSA signals tougher oversight through more effective and […]
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