Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, faces money laundering and sanctions violation charges in the U.S. government’s latest crackdown on crypto privacy tools.
DJT stock jumps 10% on new fintech, Truth.Fi, as Trump looks to deliver for crypto and Bitcoin supporters
Trump Media and Technology Group is expanding into financial services with Charles Schwab, which will manage investments in Bitcoin and ETFs. Trump Media (NASDAQ: DJT) stock jumped more than 10% in morning trading on Wednesday on news it was expanding into financial services,
Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains
Asia markets are mostly higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports. Japan's core inflation rate, a key indicator of national ...
World Famous Snow Festival Held in Sapporo Strives for Sustainability amid “Unprecedented Challenges” Caused by Climate Change
Despite the ongoing challenges, Sapporo is taking on the task to preserve the Snow Festival tradition, while adapting to new changes. The City welcomes those who come and witness firsthand its efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s energy security to benefit from more US LNG, JERA says
Japan's energy security will benefit from U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, an executive at JERA, Japan's top LNG buyer, said on Friday, while ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs Alaska gas pipeline pledge to win Trump’s favour
Japan is considering offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction, according to three officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daiwa posts 64% leap in quarterly profit, shares soar
Daiwa Securities reported on Friday a near two-thirds jump in third-quarter net profit, driven by record quarterly income in its asset management division and a recovery in its investment banking arm. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo office rents rise sharply but vacancy disparity signals caution for investors
Rents for prime office space in Japan’s capital increased by 5.2 per cent in last year’s third quarter, the most in eight years. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation hits fastest pace in a year, supporting BOJ view
Consumer prices excluding fresh food in the capital climbed 2.5% in January from a year earlier, the fastest pace since last February, the internal affairs ministry said Friday. Overall price gains ... ( read original story ...)
Daiichi Sankyo Appoints Hiroyuki Okuzawa as Chief Executive Officer
Daiichi Sankyo Company, Ltd (TSE: 4568) has appointed Hiroyuki Okuzawa, 62, to succeed Sunao Manabe, DVM, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effe ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese look for creative ways to fight soaring food prices
Japanese homemaker Kirina Mochizuki has always considered okonomiyaki savory pancakes the ultimate comfort food: simple, satisfying and cheap. These days, though, it's a struggle to get the dish, a ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital hits 1-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Core inflation in Japan's capital hit 2.5 per cent, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly a year, well exceeding the central bank's 2 per cent target and keeping alive market expectations for ... ( read original story ...)
Deepest Earthquake Was Not A Seismic Record After All
A record-breaking deep earthquake registered in May 2015 offshore of Japan likely was not a tectonic event but triggered by a mineralogical shift in Earth’s mantle. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
Japan's Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express ...
In Crypto We Trust: What The Trump Administration Means For Crypto
Last week’s Executive Order on digital financial technology cut a decisive path and set the course for U.S. crypto policy to be put into law. For many, it offers trust.
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Drop To $70K As Huge AI News Disrupts Crypto And Stocks
Bitcoin and the crypto market saw a massive drop earlier this week, with over $1 billion liquidated in a single day. Is this the start of a bearish phase, or just a temporary pull back? A major ...