President Donald Trump insists that nontariff barriers hobble American manufacturers. But Japanese commentators say that size, efficiency and price better explain why U.S. brands are little seen on ...
JGBs Fall Amid Improving Risk Appetite
JGBs fell in price terms in the morning Tokyo session amid an improving risk appetite indicated by gains in Japanese stock markets.
Japan’s Kato Wants to Base US Talks on Existing FX Pacts
Japan’s Finance Minister said that he wants to base upcoming talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on existing agreements on currencies, after Bessent said that the US won’t be seeking any ...
Market Psychology: How to Stay Rational During a Major Crypto Market Decline
Even with a long-term mindset, major crypto market declines can cause some investors to begin to second-guess their choices. While having a general long-term (or even HODL) mindset is an important start, you can also improve your ability to stay rational by implementing a structured plan for how you trade crypto.
Crypto Fundraising Is Positive, But Slower Than Expected Under Trump Administration
Fundraising for sophisticated crypto investment vehicles has yet to fully experience the anticipated positive headwind of the Donald Trump presidency, according to a new report by the Crypto Insight Group.
Japan’s Kato to Meet US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday that he will meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on Thursday, and hoped to hold talks with the ...
G20 financial chiefs start talks amid tariff concerns
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 economies have kicked off their two-day meeting in Washington.
Hackers are hijacking Japanese trading accounts to pump penny stocks
Hackers are breaking into Japanese online brokerage accounts and using them to push up the prices of penny shares around the world, Japanese regulators and ...
Bitcoin briefly rises above $94,000, its highest level in more than a month: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin briefly crosses $94,000 for the first time since March 3. Plus, PayPal plans to pay interest rewards for holders of its PYUSD stablecoin. And, Ian ...
As Trump’s SEC halts crypto crackdown, judge pauses GOP lawsuit
This month, a federal judge in the United States granted a 60-day stay order in a case brought against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by 18 largely Republican state attorneys ...
Will Crypto Markets See Continued Growth in 2025?
Nevertheless, if crypto token prices keep up with their anticipated growth rate, price moves that double or triple remain very possible over the next twelve months.
Japan’s EV charging standard emerges as topic in US trade talks
TOKYO -- A Japanese quick-charging standard for electric vehicles has surfaced as a potential flash point in tariff negotiations with the U.S. as Washington flag what it sees as an undue obstacle for ...
US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks, Bessent says
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has "no currency targets" in mind for negotiations with Japan over sweeping new tariffs, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, signaling discussions will focus ...
SoftBank, Tether, and Cantor Fitzgerald in Talks for $3B Bitcoin Treasury Vehicle
SoftBank, Tether, and Cantor Fitzgerald are in talks on a $3B public vehicle built around a bitcoin treasury strategy.
Crypto stocks pop on bitcoin rally
CNBC's Dom Chu breaks down the latest moves in crypto. One moment it's yes, the next it's no... We're not quite sure which way to turn when it comes to the tariffs imposed by the American president. However, it seems that matters are calming down with China.
Trump Crashing The Dollar Is Wrecking Japan’s 2025, Too
For 20-plus years now, U.S. officials have been prodding Japan to engineer a stronger yen. It never occurred to Tokyo, though, that Washington might be willing to crash the dollar to do it.