Japan's core consumer inflation hit 3.2% in January for its fastest pace in 19 months, data showed on Friday, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will keep raising interest rates from ...
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Japan inflation data, Trump tariff threats weigh on sentiment
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday as investors reacted to Japan’s inflation hitting a two-year high and weighed the potential impact of renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.
50 Days to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai! Your Gateway to Exploring Japan’s Hidden Gems
With just 50 days until the highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, excitement is mounting for this global event that will showcase innovation and culture on an unprecedented scale. Running from ...
Japan finance minister to skip G20 meeting as state budget talks continue
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that he would skip next week's meeting of finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies in Cape Town, South Africa. The decision to miss the ...
Japan’s core inflation rate hits 3.2% in January
Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2 percent on-year, government data showed Friday.Overall, inflation including volatile ...
Japan’s Kato: Higher long term rates can pressure Japan’s fiscal situation
Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, said early Friday that higher long-term rates can pressure Japan's fiscal situation. Sees higher Japanese government bond yields will increase debt-servicing ...
Revival of Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Faces Last Hurdle
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Robinhood’s crypto wallet serves as ‘a gateway to DeFi,’ says Johann Kerbrat
Robinhood’s crypto wallet is simplifying access to DeFi, offering users a seamless transition from centralized finance to Web3.
What the memecoin bubble bursting means for crypto
To unpack what this all means for the broader industry, Coinage sat down with Ikigai Asset Management founder Travis Kling, who has been sounding the alarm on crypto nihilism for over a year. Kling ...
Binance founder open to selling a minority stake in world’s largest crypto exchange
"Top investors have always been interested in Binance," Zhao said. "Over time, we may allow some investments in the single-digit percentage range." ...
Japan’s MicroStrategy MetaPlanet acquires 68 BTC worth $6.6M
According to a recent announcement, MetaPlanet acquired the additional Bitcoin at an average price of $96,335 per BTC. With this latest acquisition, the firm’s balance sheet now includes 2,100 BTC ...
An elaborate crypto scam is using Google Calendar invites to hijack verified X accounts
In one, Rachel Campos-Duffy, the wife of Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, replied to a crypto plug on journalist Kyle Griffin’s account. “he is not hacked talking rn facetime,” Campos-Duffy’s account replied. The targeted users ...
This Viral Crypto Presale Just Raised $14.7M—Could DTX Be the Next 100x Token in 2025?
DTX Exchange has raised $14.7M in its viral presale. With growing demand, DTX could be the next 100x token in 2025. Investors are eyeing its massive upside potential.
Metaplanet Now Holds 0.01% of Bitcoin’s Total Supply
The Japanese firm has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC as corporate interest in Bitcoin continues to rise globally.
Javier Milei’s crypto misadventure
On February 15th Mr Davis called himself “Javier Milei’s adviser” and said that he was “working with him and his team”. Mr Milei’s office has said the government has no connection to Mr Davis. This was not Mr Milei’s first brush with crypto controversy.
Two arrested after pensioner scammed out of six-figure crypto nest egg
Two men are in police custody after being arrested in connection with a July cryptocurrency fraud involving a man in his seventies. The case was brought to Police Scotland in July 2024 after a 75-year-old from Aberdeen lost "a six-figure sum" worth of cryptocurrency.