Record $59-B budget for Japan defense eyed

The budget request was approved during a ministry meeting on Friday before submission to the Finance Ministry for negotiations through December. Japan has been rapidly building up the defense of its ...

A U.S. Crypto Bill’s 2024 Chances

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Cynthia Lummis and Tim Scott think legislation addressing crypto could move through Congress this year – here's how. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking ...

Discovering Japan’s Undiscovered Gems in August 2024

As Japan's stock markets continue to show modest gains, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 0.8% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.2%, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential opportunities amid a backdrop of economic stability and ongoing monetary policy adjustments by the Bank of Japan.