Crypto funds experience a massive influx with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the $7.6 billion charge, as trading volumes hit record highs.
Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Touches $100B Market Cap, Benefiting From Crypto Trading Frenzy
Despite years-long scrutiny over Tether's stability, USDT saw a rapid resurgence in 2023 benefiting from its close competitors' troubles.
UN to convene global experts in Tokyo to assess climate action targets under the Sustainable Development Goals
4 March 2024 - The United Nations is convening over sixty climate and development experts from around the world in Tokyo from 4 to 6 March to assess progress on climate action targets under the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surpasses 40,000 for the first time
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped above 40,000 for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally that analysts say has just begun. The milestone comes just days after it had set a record closing ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Roundup: Ryde Group, SolarJuice, and more
The IPO market is kicking off March with a few small issuers scheduled to price in the upcoming week and the possibility of bigger names, like Astera Labs (ALAB) and Reddit (RDDT), joining in later in ...
Japan’s Nikkei stock index closes above 40,000 for the first time
Japan's Nikkei stock index breached 40,000 for the first time Monday, closing at a record-high 40,109.23 after reaching a high of 40,314.64 during trading.
Japan corporate capex jumps, likely swinging revised GDP to expansion
Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday. The data will be used to calculate revised gross domestic product figures due on March 11. Preliminary estimates last month showed Japan's economy contracted ...
Ex-Binance Executives Set Up New Crypto Exchange
Former Eastern Europe Binance executives Gleb Kostarev and Vladimir Smerkis are teaming up to start a new crypto platform, months after leaving the world’s largest digital asset exchange. The new ...
Bitcoin bursts above $65,000, nears record high during crypto surge
“The flows are not drying up as investors feel more confident the higher price appears to go,” said Markus Thielen, head of research at crypto analytics house 10x Research in Singapore. Net flows into ...
Japan’s Nikkei closes above 40,000 after Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs; China ‘Two Sessions’ meeting in focus
Investors are also watching the proceedings of China's "Two Sessions" meetings, which is the country's main political event for the year.
Japan’s Nikkei breaches 40,000 level as investor sentiment flies high
Japan's main stock benchmark breached 40,000 points for the first time to end Monday at a record closing high, as corporate governance reform and solid valuations continue to pave the way for ...
Tokyo stock market hits high; oil prices dip
The week ends with key US jobs data on Friday. Tokyo is enjoying a record-run higher thanks to Wall Street rallies, robust corporate earnings and optimism over artificial intelligence, analysts said.
Tokyo Stocks Hit Fresh Record Amid Global Tech Rally
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.5% to an all-time high, crossing the 40,000-point level for the first time to finish at 40,109. Japanese stocks have been on a tear of late—a rally in which famed investor ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index has topped 40,000 for the first time, lifted by buying of tech stocks
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index has topped 40,000 for the first time, lifted by buying of tech stocks. Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are upping their offer to acquire Macy’s in a ... ( read original story ...)
WeKenRun bets prove mettle in Osaka, Tokyo marathons
Coach Ken Mendola's WeKenRun, recently saw several members excel in both the Osaka Marathon (March 3) and the prestigious Tokyo Marathon (March 10). ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon 2024: Manuela Schaer and Tomoki Suzuki triumph
It was Japan’s day in the men’s elite wheelchair race at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon, as Tomoki Suzuki picked his first win after four second place finishes at home. Swiss wheelchair star Manuela Schaer ... ( read original story ...)