The nation's currency will have new faces and anti-counterfeiting features. An expert says the change may prompt cash hoarders to put their money to better use.
Japan Nikkei extends gain ahead of BoJ meeting outcome
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index added 113.55 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 37,552.16. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 3.77 points, 0.14%, ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.28%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Warehousing sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.28% ...
Your weekly roundup of top crypto news from Asia
Asia’s crypto market is never short on action, and this week was no exception. With several groundbreaking developments from Japan to Hong Kong and regulatory shifts in Russia and South Korea, let’s ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises but US earnings caution caps gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight, although concerns about big tech earnings and tensions in the Middle East capped gains. The Nikkei ended the day up 0.
Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to help FTX investors in lawsuits against Tom Brady, Larry David
Fried’s failed crypto exchange have agreed to drop their claims against the jailed ex-billionaire in exchange for his cooperation in other lawsuits over ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises but caution before US earnings caps gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight, although concerns about big tech earnings and tensions in the Middle East capped gains. The Nikkei had climbed 0.
Japan issues strongest warning yet on readiness to intervene in currency market
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said last week's meeting with his U.S. and South Korean counterparts has laid the groundwork for Tokyo to ...
Bank of Japan to hold rates with focus on hawkish signals to buoy yen
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday (Apr 19), with investors focusing on any hints of a less dovish tilt as the yen trades around a ...
Mt. Gox sends yen, bitcoin, and bitcoin cash to creditors
Creditors of the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox have reported updates to their claim accounts, indicating specific amounts and dates.
Crypto analysts project which countries could be next to adopt bitcoin
As global interest in bitcoin adoption grows amid severe inflation, more countries might be poised to adopt a digital hedge.
Crypto experts explain how a growing institutional base is changing the market
Jordan Edelson of TradeZing recently weighed in on the impact of spot bitcoin ETFs and the resilience of blockchain technology.
Crypto’s next leg is in monetizing the ‘mental space’ occupied by bitcoin, Gemini exec says
As corporations continue to explore the potential of cryptocurrencies, a recent discussion led by Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson and featuring insights from Claire Ching, head of institutional at Gemini, shed light on a profound shift in perception toward bitcoin and its foundational blockchain technology.
Hong Kong’s Securities Association Tips Authorities On Crypto Self-Regulation
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professional Association tipped self-regulatory bodies for crypto and other financial assets.
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.99%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Warehousing sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.99%.
Mt. Gox trustee updates Bitcoin and fiat repayment timetable
Mt. Gox creditors have found their accounts updated with data about Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and fiat repayment, with many suggesting that crypto repayments are coming soon.