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Japan March machinery orders rise 13.0% month-on-month
Japan's core machinery orders rose 13.0% in March from the previous month, government data showed on Thursday. That compared with a 1.6% decrease estimated by economists in a Reuters poll. On a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to waive basic water bills to combat extreme heat
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato agreed on Wednesday that the dollar-yen exchange rate currently reflects fundamentals, the U.S. Treasury Department said. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin inches closer to $110K amid global debt concerns and gold price surge
Bitcoin approaches record high of $110K as global debt issues grow and gold prices soar, impacting financial markets.
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Eric Adams and crypto whales demand that New York stop regulating crypto licenses
At a “crypto summit” on Tuesday held by Eric Adams — the controversial mayor of New York City who recently escaped several federal corruption charges — crypto CEOs and investors made an open plea: ...
Japan’s IHI to launch microsatellites with Finland’s Iceye
TOKYO -- Japanese defense contractor IHI will launch small observation satellites through a partnership with Finnish space developer Iceye, Nikkei has learned. IHI will launch up to 24 radar ...
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Osaka teases cherry blossom-inspired outfit for Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka's Roland Garros outfit will be inspired by cherry blossoms, paying homage to her Japanese heritage. Her custom Nike shoes feature shades of pink and draw from French Baroque design. ( read original story ...)
Japan Flexes Defence Ambitions at Arms Show
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Bitcoin bulls grill sellers as Japan debt woes send gold past $3.3K
Bitcoin bulls continue to work on reclaiming higher levels as Japanese debt offers a fresh BTC price tailwind.
Arthur Hayes slams Bank of Japan’s bond unwind plan as buyers vanish
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, called out the Bank of Japan on Wednesday over its latest bond-buying retreat, warning that the central bank was heading ...
Bitcoin hits new price highs as crypto industry scores wins
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
What GENIUS Act means for crypto investments
Experts said the bill's passage could be a "watershed," allowing crypto to gain a stronger foothold in mainstream financial markets.