Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Precision Instruments, Electrical/Machinery and Machinery sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.65%.
Japan group sues utilities, claiming climate inaction violates human rights
TOKYO -- A group of 16 Japanese young people will sue some of Japan's biggest utilities in court proceedings starting next week to argue that youth has a fundamental human right to be protected from extreme weather and other long-term damage caused by climate change.
Bitcoin Isn’t at a Record Like Gold and S&P 500, but an Overlooked Catalyst Suggests a Coming Change
Gold has made another all-time high, climbing through $2,700 per ounce, as has the S&P 500, which rose above 5,870 on Thursday. While bitcoin is up 15% from the October low and appears set to ...
BlackRock Seeks Bigger Foothold in Crypto Derivatives Market
BlackRock Inc. is pushing to have its money-market digital coin more widely used as collateral for crypto derivatives trades, as Wall Street firms push deeper into digital asset markets.
Crypto Clashes: Deaton vs. Warren, Stripe’s USDC Expansion, WLFI Crash
Crypto Clash Sparks Heated Debate on RegulationThe first fiery showdown between prominent attorney John Deaton and Senator Elizabeth Warren has ignited a fierce battle over the future of cryptocurrency regulation.
A French crypto whale backing Trump may be moving markets many times that size
There’s something funny going on in betting markets that seems to be leaking out into banking stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.
Crypto has designs on real estate
Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?
Injured Osaka Pulls Out Of Pan Pacific Open In Tokyo
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka of Japan pulled out of next week's Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Friday because of a back injury.
Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) Bolsters Industry Backing with Second Wave of Sponsors
The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) welcomes a powerhouse lineup of additional sponsors as it gears up for its inaugural event in Dubai this November. This second wave of support underscores the ...
Japan’s FX Chief Warns on Sudden Moves After Yen Hits 150
Japan’s top currency official helped lift the yen a touch ... “At the moment we’re seeing slightly one-sided, sudden moves in the currency market,” said Atsushi Mimura, vice finance minister for ...
Stripe In Talks To Buy Crypto Startup Bridge For $1 Billion
The acquisition, potentially Stripe’s largest to date, would come as the $70 billion fintech highflyer makes a bigger push into stablecoin payments.
Japan’s Train Lovers Are Snapping Up Shares in a Beloved Metro
Perks that include free tempura toppings and golf are luring retail investors to the country’s biggest initial public offering since 2018.
Fuji Soft board supports KKR buyout offer, Nikkei reports
The board of Japan's Fuji Soft has decided to stick with a 558.4 billion yen ($3.72 billion) buyout offer from KKR, the Nikkei newspaper said on Friday, despite having received a higher counter-offer from Bain.
Bank of Japan chief warns of unstable markets, global uncertainties
The Bank of Japan must focus on the economic impact of unstable markets and risks from overseas, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday, suggesting the central bank was in no rush to raise interest rates ...
Yen slides past 150 per dollar: Japan on high alert for further declines amid economic uncertainty
Japan’s currency officials have issued a warning as the yen has dropped beyond the critical threshold of 150 per dollar, signaling the risk of additional declines despite potential intervention ...
IPO Market Beginning to Open Up, Says Carlyle’s Wise
Americas corporate private equity at The Carlyle Group, says, "the market is really starved for growth that's not tech," as he discusses the firm's exit activity and new deals.