Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet has made another acquisition of Bitcoin, boosting its holdings to a total of 639.5 BTC, valued at around $40.5 million.
Bain eyed $10B Japanese IPO valuation for chipmaker Kioxia but investors saw only half the value – report
Bain Capital-backed Kioxia had called off IPO plans for October in Japan, after investors pushed Bain to almost halve the valuation it was seeking for Kioxia.
Deepfakes Can Fool Facial Recognition on Crypto Exchanges
The crypto exchanges’ facial recognition tests require brief proof that the person is present in front of the camera. The deepfake tool spoofs the camera and creates an AI-created image of a person ...
Crypto Comeback Gains Momentum Friday as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Soar
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Bitcoin holds firm as crypto industry pushes back against SEC
As institutional adoption rises, changes in U.S. crypto regulations could create a favorable environment for bitcoin.
Japan’s Nikkei rises as Fast Retailing jumps; earnings jitters weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average reached a two-week high, driven by Fast Retailing's gains. Despite caution among investors during the earnings season, the index closed higher. Fast Retailing recorded a 6 ...
Crypto Startup Backed by OpenAI Founder to Launch Derivatives Exchange
Arkham Intelligence Inc., a blockchain data company backed by investors including OpenAI founder Sam Altman, is planning to launch a crypto derivatives exchange next month, according to a person ...
Pachinko Recap: Mutual Distrust
The result is that, in “Chapter Fifteen,” Pachinko is hurrying to catch up with everything and, therefore, clumsily letting the plot get ahead of the characters. In this episode, we have even more of ...
A Bitcoin Reckoning? FTX Pays Up, SEC Admits Crypto Disaster, HBO Taps Into Bitcoin Drama and the Mayor of Mining
Get the Chips, Because Bitcoin Brought the DipBitcoin experienced quite a dip yesterday, falling to 58K, before quickly rebounding to today’s price of 60K. Will we see an "Uptober" at all this October ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.42%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Friday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments and Chemical sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.42%. The ...
Obey Me! Nightbringer Is Celebrating Its 1.5-Year Anniversary With Four Humongous Events
NTT Solmare's latest mobile game, Obey Me! Nightbringer, is celebrating its 1.5-year anniversary this October. To commemorate, they are offering numerous events.
Japan to suspend Nomura’s JGB primary dealer status for a month
Japan's finance ministry said on Friday it would suspend Nomura Securities' primary dealer status for government bonds for a month starting on Tuesday following alleged manipulation in the government ...
Nikkei stock index rises on earnings optimism
The Nikkei stock index rose Friday on hopes for solid earnings from Japanese firms after heavyweight Fast Retailing reported upbeat results and a positive outlook the previous day. The 225-issue ...
Japan suspends Nomura from bond auctions amid market manipulation scandal
In a significant development, Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to suspend Nomura Holdings Inc. from participating in government debt auctions for a month, starting October 15.
Metaplanet Scoops Another $6.5 Million in Bitcoin, Doubling Down on Its October Spree
Metaplanet's latest purchase brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 748.502 BTC, reinforcing its long-term bet on the leading crypto.
What is the Nikkei 225 and how can you trade in it?
The Nikkei 225 is the top stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Often referred to as the 'Nikkei Stock Average' or just the 'Nikkei', it consists of the top 225 blue chip companies in Japan listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.