Japan's Finance Ministry says the combined ordinary profit of Japanese manufacturers dropped 11.5 percent in the April-to-June period from a year earlier. The decline came as automakers were hit hard ... ( read original story ...)
MUFG to launch 100 billion yen Japan real estate fund
TOKYO] Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) plans to launch a 100 billion yen (S$870 million) fund to invest in Japanese real estate, an executive at the country’s largest banking group told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Crypto thefts hit $163M in August as hackers shift strategy
Crypto losses surged to $163 million in August, led by a $91 million phishing scam targeting a Bitcoiner and the nearly $50 million breach of crypto exchange Btcturk.
Trump Family Amasses $5 Billion Fortune After Crypto Launch
The WLFI token traded far above its previous value, confirming—at least on paper—a huge windfall for the president and his sons.
Why Hyperliquid Is Crypto’s New Killer App
Most perp platforms, including Hyperliquid, are only accessible offshore and do not require users to meet KYC (know-your-customer) requirements that are tightly enforced in the U.S., giving them a ...
Japan’s Nikkei gains, led by department stores on sales reports
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Tuesday after a two-session slide, led higher by department store shares after relatively strong monthly sales. The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.3% to 42 ...
Japan Post Bank announces Digital Yen rollout for 2026
Japan Post Bank, holding $1.29 trillion in deposits, will launch "DCJPY," a blockchain-based digital currency, by the end of fiscal 2026. Backed 1:1 b ...
Japanese investors are leaving the reflation trade to foreigners
Japanese financial markets are undergoing a long-awaited reflation trade. There's just one missing factor: the Japanese investor.
Analysis-Japanese investors are leaving the reflation trade to foreigners
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japanese financial markets are undergoing a long-awaited reflation trade. "Global investors have been a major driver of the rise in Japanese stocks," said Nicholas Smith, a ...
Suntory CEO Niinami submits resignation after cannabis-related police probe, Tokyo newspaper says
Suntory Holdings CEO and Chairman Takeshi Niinami has tendered his resignation following a police investigation into whether he violated the law prohibiting possession of cannabis, the Tokyo Shimbun ... ( read original story ...)
More local cities support idea of a casino resort in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture
Two major cities in Hokkaido prefecture (pictured), in Japan, have shown support to the idea of the prefecture hosting an integrated resort (IR) with a casino. The Hokkaido prefecture launched last ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho jumps 10 ranks for Autumn meet, eyes ‘sanyaku’ promotion
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament winner Kotoshoho vowed to keep rising after jumping 10 places in the latest rankings released Monday, se ... ( read original story ...)
Musk backs Japan’s anti-immigrant rally amid foreigner fears over ‘Japanese first’ policy
The Tesla and SpaceX chief and former Trump adviser has been known to back far-right parties in other countries in the past. ( read original story ...)
Trump Family Profits Even With Tepid Launch of Crypto Tokens
World Liberty Financial’s cryptocurrency token fell short of investors’ hopes. But a previous deal paved the way for a payment to the Trump family of potentially hundreds of millions of dollars.
Japan Post Bank to launch digital yen in 2026
Japan Post Bank said it would launch a digital yen by the end of fiscal 2026 to make it more convenient for its depositors to make digital financial transactions.
Digital Yen Rising: JPYC and Banks Lead Japan’s Stablecoin Push
The most recent shift came in September 2025, when Japan Post Bank confirmed plans to issue deposit tokens by 2026 using DeCurret DCP’s infrastructure. This rollout is part of Japan’s larger strategy ...