TOKYO -- Nearly 60% of private four-year Japanese universities fell short of their quotas for newly enrolled students in 2024, the highest figure ever, as the nation's falling birth rate sparks a push ...
Sam Altman’s lesser-known crypto project wants to scan the world’s eyeballs
If the AI that Sam Altman is building works, it’ll eventually break the global economy (in a good way, he hopes). And when that happens, he’s got another project, Worldcoin, in the works to help fix ...
‘Shock And Awe’—China Could Be About To Trigger A $1.4 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Earthquake
Economists are calling for China to unleash $1.4 trillion worth of "shock and awe" stimulus that could kick start the economy and trigger a "glorious" bitcoin price ...
Behind the Trump Crypto Project Is a Self-Described ‘Dirtbag of the Internet’
Herro is the dealmaker behind World Liberty Financial, the crypto project that Donald Trump and his two older sons have been promoting on social media in recent weeks, according t ...
Seven & i now classified as ‘core’ to Japan’s national security
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings has been classified as "core" to national security, according to an updated finance ministry list released on Friday. The ...
Business in the Week Ahead: September 16-20
Central banks of US, UK and Japan will decide on interest rates. At least two new IPOs will open for subscription ...
Japan’s Sumitomo plans $700m renewable energy buildup in India
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. plans to invest 100 billion yen ($702 million) in India with a local company to develop solar and onshore wind power plants for supplying electricity to ...
Japan says Seven & i now ‘core’ to national security
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings has been classified as "core" to national security, according to an updated finance ministry list released on Friday. The ...
Japan ranks 7-Eleven owner ‘core’ industry, complicating takeover
The Japanese finance ministry on Friday designated the parent company of 7-Eleven a "core" industry, a move that could make a takeover by Canadian rival Couche-Tard more difficult.Other entities rated ...
Tiny Japan bank looks to grow by lending to offshore homebuyers
Tokyo Star Bank is offering accounts and loans for nonresidents to buy real estate in Japan, a service it says has rapidly grown since its introduction last year. Japan’s weak yen and low interest ...
Crypto Mining Company Denies Causing Health Problems in Texas Town
"We are unaware of any scientific basis to conclude that any sounds from our facility can cause the types of conditions alleged," the crypto company said in a statement to Gizmodo.
Trump plans to launch his sons’ crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election Day
Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of the company World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by the Republican nominee's ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 3.55%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Construction, Power and Marine Transport sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 3 ...
Sumitomo wanted to take Yes Bank’s reins. Will it settle for less?
RBI is okay with SMBC acquiring 51% in Yes Bank as an exceptional case since the private lender’s growth has been somewhat stifled in the absence of a stable, long-term promoter. But Banking ...
Japan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased more Bitcoin, bringing its stack to nearly 400 Bitcoin and sending its share price on a 5.9% rally on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm said on Sept.
Bitcoin News: Japanese Yen Pump Can Trigger Yen Carry Trade Unwinding, Will BTC Price Hold Up?
With JPYUSD currency pair rallying to 140.7, the highest in 2024, fears of Yen carry trade unwind could trigger BTC price crash ...