Japanese exporters, particularly automakers, have so far absorbed much of the tariff costs, helping to shield US consumers Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tightens Grip on Crypto with Expanded Insider Trading Regulations
In a significant regulatory shift, Japan has revised its insider trading rules to encompass the cryptocurrency sector, a move that underscores the nation's inte ...
Crypto Ecosystem Actually ‘Worked’ During Crash, Digital Currency Expert Says
Last weekend’s crypto selloff is no cause for panic, according to MIT’s digital currency expert. In fact, it’s proof that the market is operating as designed: experimentally.
Palmer Luckey’s crypto bank gets tentative green light from key federal regulators
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted Erebor preliminary approval, it said Wednesday.
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually in raising interest rates as global trade uncertainty clouds the economic outlook, a senior International Monetary Fund ...
As Japan prepares to vote on new government, coalitions vie for power
The Japanese Diet is scheduled to vote on the nation's next prime minister on Tuesday, which has political parties angling to gain support for their candidates. ( read original story ...)
Digital asset treasuries are opening the gates to mainstream crypto
New managed crypto products are giving institutions and everyday investors simple, regulated access to digital assets without the complexity of traditional crypto trading.
Yokohama lays out plans to successfully integrate Goodyear OTR business
HIRATSUKA, Japan— Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) plans to revise the production allocation and network of the former Goodyear OTR business following its acquisition earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka survives 3-setter, injury to advance at Japan Open
Naomi Osaka fought through an injury to defeat defending champion Suzan Lamens 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Wednesday.The No. 1 seed in her home-country ... ( read original story ...)
China Sends Armed Ships Into Japan-Claimed Waters in Record Streak
China’s coast guard has increased the tempo and duration of its patrols since Japan nationalized the Senkaku islands in 2012. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Government Makes Formal Request For OpenAI To Stop Copyright Infringement
The Japanese government has formally requested that OpenAI avoid infringing on Japanese intellectual property, particularly in response to its video-generating tool, Sora 2. ( read original story ...)
Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin after busting alleged global crypto scam
Federal prosecutors said a criminal network in Cambodia used forced labor to extract billions from victims in the U.S. and around the world.
Crypto analyst says Dogecoin has a strong shot at $4.80
If Dogecoin can sustain momentum at the $0.16 price level, it has a "strong shot" at rebounding toward $0.48, Ali predicted. It means the meme coin will have to surge more than 2.3 times from its ...
Blackstone CEO offers $2.5m for Japan Nobel laureate’s stem cell research
TOKYO -- Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman will contribute $2.5 million through fiscal 2027 to Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka's work on using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell technology ...
Naomi Osaka cuts short on-court interview after win in Japan: ‘I’m sorry’
Naomi Osaka is through to the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 event in Osaka, though it wasn’t a straightforward path. After edging out the first set in a tiebreak, she dropped the second 6-3 to Dutch ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion wraps up Expo 2025 Osaka participation, welcomes over 5 million visitors
The UAE Pavilion has concluded its six-month participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, an event focused on innovation and cultural exchange, after attracting ... ( read original story ...)