Japan's Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% following the election of ultra-conservative Sanae Takaichi as leader, potentially the first woman prime minister. The yen weakened as investors reacted positively to her market-friendly policies.
The approval of a landmark stablecoin bill by the U.S. Senate has sent crypto stocks skyrocketing, paving the way for broader adoption and regulatory clarity in the crypto sector. Major players like Circle are set to benefit significantly.
