Crypto Rewards? It’s Good to Be the Cardholder!

SBI Group just dropped a credit card in Japan that’s spicier than a pastrami sandwich on a summer day. The “SBI VISA Crypto Card” (and its fancy cousin, the Gold version) lets you rack up crypto rewards faster than you can say “Hodge Podge.” Announced on May 1 by SBI Holdings, SBI VC Trade, APLUS, and Visa Worldwide Japan, this card turns your everyday spending into Bitcoin, Ethereum, or XRP. It’s like your wallet finally got a sense of humor!

JPX Signals Readiness for Crypto ETFs as Tax Rules Take Shape

As a researcher following the Japanese market, I’m seeing strong indications that crypto ETFs are becoming increasingly likely in Japan. The Japan Exchange Group is actively preparing the infrastructure, and while they’ve already started laying the groundwork, final approval hinges on clear tax regulations and legal definitions for digital assets. What’s particularly interesting is the growing interest from institutional investors – they’re less focused on short-term price swings and more interested in understanding the long-term policy framework surrounding crypto.

Bitcoin Bottom: Crypto Gurus or Just Lucky Guessers?

With Bitcoin hovering near $76,500, these self-proclaimed oracles seem to be onto something. Runefelt, the Swedish Nostradamus, called $60,000 the bottom in real time, while Wulschner, the German counterpart, sees a “strong accumulation zone.” Because, clearly, nothing says “I’m rich” like predicting a number and having it almost stick.

Curve Finance Turns Bad Debt into Tradable Claims with crvUSD Pools

Curve Finance now has a system for dealing with losses from its lending activities. This system, described by its founder Michael Egorov as an investment opportunity rather than simply giving money away, allows those losses – specifically those tied to the CRV token – to be converted into claims that can be bought and sold on the blockchain.

Solana’s Plunge: Will $75 Be Its Waterloo?

According to the chronicles of crypto.news, Solana (SOL) was trading at a modest $84.51 on the fateful day of May 1, a mere 1.7% uptick in the past 24 hours. Over the week, it has meandered within a narrow range of $79 to $92, a period of consolidation that follows a precipitous decline earlier in the year. One cannot help but marvel at the irony of its current plight, a far cry from the heady days of late 2025 when it soared above $170.