TOKYO -- Japan's top financial regulator will introduce regulations to ban insider trading of cryptocurrencies, hitting violators with surcharges based on how much they gain through illicit ...
Pakistan marks historic success at Expo 2025 Osaka closing ceremony
Expo 2025 Osaka, held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” featured 158 countries presenting innovations, cultural heritage, and visions for the future. The Pakistan Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to develop tech, tourism hub surrounding MGM Osaka, country’s first casino resort
Almost 50 years ago, Japan created an artificial island on Osaka Bay to host a container terminal and waste disposal plant. The landfill site is now being transformed into a “global tourism hub”, part ... ( read original story ...)
Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps
Federal prosecutors seized $15 billion in cryptocurrency from an investment scheme known as “pig butchering” that they allege emanated from forced labor camps in Cambodia.
Crypto markets down after Trump threatens to start producing cooking oil in U.S.
The crypto market turned red on Oct. 14 after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to halt cooking oil imports from China, calling Beijing’s trade behavior toward American soybean farmers an ...
Real-world assets are sparking the next big crypto gold rush
Dallas and NYC events show traditional investors moving beyond speculation toward tokenized property and income-producing assets.
Bitcoin slips to $113,000 amid U.S.-China trade uncertainty: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether as trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalate. Plus, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says he expects tokenization to bring foreign ...
WTA Osaka Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Suzan Lamens
No. 1 seed Naomi Osaka looks to continue her strong play in her home city of Osaka. She squares off against Suzan Lamens in a matinee battle on center court. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business groups concerned over ruling coalition split
Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's w ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese payment app PayPay’s valuation could hit $20 billion after IPO
PayPay, Japan’s leading mobile payment app backed by SoftBank, prepares for a U.S. IPO, showcasing its growth, cashless innovation, and expanding financial services ecosystem.
Mizuho Financial: Fintech Acquisition, Investment Banking Draw Attention
Mizuho Financial stock is rated a "Buy," with strong SME card investments and global bank expansion driving future growth. Read my latest analysis of MFG here.
Japan Stuns Brazil With Comeback Victory in Tokyo
Japan’s men’s national football team staged a dramatic comeback, scoring three goals in the second half to overturn a two-goal deficit against Brazil. Earlier, Japan had drawn 2-2 with Paraguay in a ... ( read original story ...)
After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall
Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Following the largest crypto liquidation in history last Friday, options market investors are bracing for more volatility and further declines in bitcoin and ether, ...
Japan’s Sapporo nears deal with KKR-PAG group to sell real estate business
TOKYO -- Sapporo Holdings has granted preferential negotiating rights for the sale of its real estate business to investment funds KKR and PAG, Nikkei has learned. ( read original story ...)
Xander Schauffele finally gets a win that gives him a fresh outlook on a trying year
Xander Schauffele is renowned for his great attitude and it was certainly tested this year. He was coming off two majors in 2024 when he suffered a rib injury that kept him out for two years. ( read original story ...)
Ticketed visitors to World Expo in Osaka total more than 25.57 million
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, says the number of ticketed visitors to the event that ran for six months totaled more than 25.57 million. ( read original story ...)