Grayscale is expected to convert its chainlink (LINK) trust into an exchange-traded fund on Tuesday. The conversion will create the first chainlink ETF and ends a journey that sta ...
Bitcoin Falls as Prospect of Rate Rise in Japan Spooks Investors
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda’s comments added to risk aversion and come against a backdrop of concerns about an overvaluation of tech stocks and other risky assets.
Japan to Cut Crypto Tax Burden to 20% Uniform Rate in Boost for Local Bitcoin Traders
The proposed tax change, supported by the government, will categorize crypto profits under a separate-taxation framework.
Crypto Market Crash Erases Fed Rate Cut-Driven Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL, ZEC Gains
Crypto market crash starting in Asia hours on Monday wiped out $200 billion in market cap. Massive liquidations across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, BNB, Solana, and other altcoins erased all ...
Japan’s Bond Shock Slams Crypto: $640 Million Liquidated as 10-Year JGB Hits 17-Year High
Japan’s 10Y bond yield hits a 17-year high, triggers $640 million crypto liquidations as global liquidity tightens & yen carry trade unwinds.
Nikkei stock index plunges on growing BOJ rate hike speculation
The Nikkei stock index plunged Monday to snap a four-day winning streak, hit by a stronger yen and rising long-term yields as remarks ...
Japan yen surges, bonds slide after Bank of Japan chief hints of rate hikes
Yields on two and ten-year Japanese government bonds soared to their highest levels since the global financial crisis after Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said the bank would discuss a possible ...
Rate Hikes Wouldn’t Put Brakes on Japan’s Economy, BOJ’s Ueda Says
Kazuo Ueda said, stoking hopes that it will resume monetary tightening this year.Now that Tokyo’s trade agreement with the Trump administration has reduced external risks, the BOJ governor said the ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ to consider rate hike in December, governor says; yen, yields rise
The Bank of Japan will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, giving the strongest signal yet of a hike later this month ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to weigh whether to raise rates at Dec. meeting: chief Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Monday the central bank will weigh the pros and cons of raising its policy rate at the next p ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo boosts earnings at rail operators in western Japan
Osaka Metro and JR West are set to pay special bonuses to their employees amid a surge in passengers and expo-related business profits. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Falls Below $88,000: What’s Driving the Crypto Sell-off?
On 1 December, Bitcoin dropped below $88K and Ether below $2,900, extending a 30-day decline. Macro jitters, leveraged liquidations, and Bank of Japan fears impacted crypto market ...
Fire breaks out at Nippon Steel plant in Hokkaido, no injuries reported
A fire broke out early Monday at a plant operated by Nippon Steel Corp. in Hokkaido, northern Japan, with no reports of injuries, l ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace opens hidden street to the public for autumn foliage season — and travellers are rushing in
Experience Tokyo’s rare autumn foliage event as the Imperial Palace opens its hidden Inui-dori street for nine days, offering breathtaking maple views and rich cultural heritage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JBIC shifts financing focus to economic security projects
State-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is expanding beyond traditional development lending into financing for economic security projects as geopolitical risks reshape investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity decline slows in November: PMI
To boost economic growth, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet has approved a 21.3 trillion yen economic stimulus package Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)