Japan’s SBI Group has invested $50 million in Circle to help grow USDC. This shows strong support for stablecoins from big financial companies.
Toyota proposes selling US cars in Japan to promote tariff talks
Toyota Motor Corp. has proposed to the government that it sell U.S.-made cars in Japan through its domestic dealership network, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: China Deployed Two Aircraft Carriers in Western Pacific for First Time
Japan says China has deployed two aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific for the first time. Tokyo has communicated its concerns about the carrier deployment to Beijing.
Pour a Sapporo via Sunday Gravy
"Sunday Gravy's new brand campaign, 'So Pour A Sapporo' isn’t just a brand line, it’s an invitation to stop and appreciate craft, and connection from a brand born from a simpler time, steeped in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation slows in May
Japan's wholesale prices rose 3.2% in May from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, slowing from April in a sign falling import costs for raw materials were easing price pressures for companies. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police host workshop on crime prevention, safety for foreign students
To help prevent foreign students in Japan from becoming involved in trouble or crimes, Nogata Police Station in the capital's Nakano Ward rec ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s ‘fair value’ could be as high as $230K: Bitwise analysts
Bitcoin (BTC) could surpass $200,000 by the end of the year and eventually reach its estimated “fair value” of $230,000, according to Bitwise researchers André Dragosch and Ayush Tripathi. Trump’s ...
Circle’s Staggering IPO: Everything You Need to Know in 1 Minute
Circle’s $1 billion IPO marks one of the biggest fintech debuts in years, attracting major backers like SBI and Sigil.
Japanese Economic Nationalism and the Seven & i Holdings Takeover
At issue is not only the future of one of Japan’s most recognizable retail giants, but also the extent to which Tokyo’s economic nationalism will prevent majority foreign ownership of Japanese firms. ( read original story ...)
SBI Holdings Backs Circle IPO With $50M Investment
SBI Holdings invests $50M in Circle IPO, boosting USDC stablecoin adoption in Japan. Learn about this major fintech move.
Truck units of Toyota and Daimler reach merger deal, first announced two years ago
The truck divisions of Japan's Toyota and Daimler of Germany have agreed to merge to work together in vehicle development, procurement and production. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi’s battery swap network in Tokyo to cut EV charging to 5 minutes
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus (MFTBC) has announced a major EV battery swapping initiative as part of an international collaboration designed to advance Japan’s goal of cutting emissions by 46 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Trump and Crypto Are Now in Perfect Alignment
The world of crypto can feel impenetrable. The basic technology is complicated enough, but the subculture—with its own particular argot and decorum—is what’s truly forbidding. Even if you’re not quite ...
A crypto CEO is accused of laundering $500 million to aid sanctioned Russian banks
Iurii Gugnin was charged by the DOJ, which accused him of a $500 million money-laundering scheme that involved payments to Russian-bank-linked clients.
Trump Secretly Sold Stake In Crypto Venture, Document Suggests
The Trumps love to talk about their commitment to the crypto industry. Just don’t ask about their deal to sell an interest in one of their ventures.
Japan’s ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say
Japan's ruling coalition agreed to include a plan to distribute cash handouts in its election campaign pledges to help households cope with persistent inflation, two sources familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)