Publicly traded companies in Japan logged an 11.7% decrease in combined net profit for April-June from a year before as tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump weighed heavily on automakers. ( read original story ...)
Winklevoss twins’ crypto company Gemini files for IPO
Earlier this month, crypto exchange Bullish, which also owns media outlet CoinDesk, raised $1.1 billion in its IPO. Bullish, led by former president of the NYSE Tom Farley, saw its shares more than ...
Osaka eSIM launches new data add-ons for long-term … – Yahoo Finance
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau and KDDI Corporation have announced the addition of new options for "Osaka eSIM" starting June 25, 2025, and will launch new data add-ons for long-term visitors, ...
Hiker found dead after bear attack in mountain in Japan
A 26-year-old man was found dead on a mountain of Japan's northernmost island on Friday, one day after the hiker was reported missing in a brown bear attack. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier ... ( read original story ...)
Federal Reserve removes massive hurdles for crypto bankers
The Federal Reserve has ended its “novel activities” supervision program, folding crypto and fintech oversight back into normal bank supervision.
Crypto exchange Bullish is the latest IPO to explode higher in its trading debut
Bullish is the latest stock to surge in its market debut, joining others like Figma and CoreWeave, which saw stunning day-one rallies following IPOs.
‘Only Doge’—Elon Musk Quietly Signals Crypto Support Amid $4.2 Trillion Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Boom
The Doge department is a nod to the shiba inu doge meme that’s also linked to the dogecoin cryptocurrency, named by Musk as his "favorite" cryptocurrency and accepted as payment by his Tesla car ...
Fed to End Program That Stepped Up Bank-Crypto Scrutiny
The Federal Reserve said it will wind down a Biden-era initiative that was designed to step up scrutiny of lenders’ involvement in digital assets, building on recent moves from US regulators to ...
Japan posts modest growth in second quarter despite US tariffs
Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.A ... ( read original story ...)
Dentsu posts revenue dip in H1 2025 as international business struggles continue
Despite solid growth in Japan, Dentsu’s international restructuring failed to bear fruit, leading to a 0.2% H1 organic decline, a lowered full-year forecast, and an 8% global workforce cut. ( read original story ...)
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Eyes Japanese, Hong Kong Firms For Crypto Acquisition: Report
American Bitcoin, a U.S. cryptocurrency mining company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is reportedly looking to acquire Asian companies to bolster its Bitcoin reserves. American Bitcoin ...
Trump family linked American Bitcoin looks at Asia for deals to stack crypto reserves
American Bitcoin, the crypto mining firm backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is looking to buy companies in Asia as part of a bigger plan to load up on Bitcoin, according to a report by the ...
Crypto analyst predicts ‘fireworks’ for XRP once key hurdle is cleared
XRP could be gearing up for a major rally as traders eye technical recovery and the end of Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the SEC.
SoftBank’s PayPay Files for US ADR Listing, IPO Could Raise Over $2 Billion
SoftBank’s payments arm PayPay has filed for a U.S. ADR listing, potentially raising over $2 billion as early as Q4 2025. The fintech giant, credited with boosting Japan’s shift to cashless payments, ...
SoftBank payments JV PayPay seeks US IPO
PayPay filed the necessary IPO paperwork for a move involving its common shares with the US SEC late yesterday.