WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will host cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday as U.S. financial regulators this week prepare to advance their framework for ...
Japan Nikkei Index: Markets steady as Japan stocks hit record high, France faces political turmoil
Japan Nikkei Index: Global stock markets steadied on Monday after recovering from an early selloff triggered by the sudden collapse of the French government. Meanwhile, political developments in Japan ...
Trump directs federal agencies to shape crypto rules
Trump directs SEC and CFTC to shape crypto rules as Congress stalls, raising concerns over lasting regulatory certainty.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 enters final month
The flame for the next Asian Games was ignited at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday, kicking off a week of torch-lighting ceremonies that will also take place in Hiroshima and Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Japan criticises US over ‘unfortunate’ sanctions on ICC
TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - In a rare criticism of its U.S. ally, Japan on Wednesday described Washington's decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court's Japanese president and a ... ( read original story ...)
Bybit Blocks Over $700 Million in Crypto Hacks in 2026
Bybit says its security systems blocked more than $700 million in potential user losses during the first half of 2026. The exchange released the figures in its H1 2026 Risk & Security Report, covering ...
A fintech app built by crypto exchange Kraken just launched a cash back debit card in bid for consumer wallets
Kraken is vying for a place in consumer wallets as crypto evolves from an asset class into infrastructure for mainstream financial products.
Maritime athletes’ village with cruise ship aims for sustainable Asian Games
On August 5, at Nagoya Port in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, construction was underway for 200 movable container houses at a dockside site bustling with large cargo ships. These facilities will serve as ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber official partner of Italy’s Juventus Football Club
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that Yokohama Europe GmbH (YEU), the Yokohama Rubber Group’s European regional headquarters company, has entered into a multi-year Official Partnership ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief
Tokyo objects to US sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, calling Washington's move "very unfortunate." Learn more about the international dispute. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks plunge, Nikkei sinks over 3%, on high bond yields
Tokyo stocks plunged Wednesday, with the Nikkei index ending more than 3 percent lower, weighed by higher bond yields and rekindled f ... ( read original story ...)
Yōkoso! Hawai‘i Brands, With Yen on Their Side, Seek Opportunities in Japan
Tapping long cultural ties and a favorable exchange rate, some Hawaiʻi businesses see new promise in Japan's home market. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet to Invest 2,100 BTC in New U.S. Bitcoin Treasury Firm
Metaplanet will invest 2,100 BTC in Super League, creating Superplanet, a Nasdaq-listed U.S. Bitcoin treasury company.
Here’s why the Nikkei 225 Index is slumping as Japan 30-year bond yield jump
The Nikkei 225 Index has slumped in the past few days as investors focused on the rising Japan bond yields. The 30-year government bond yield soared to 4.11%, its highest level since May 20th.
Asian Games 2026: Japan prepares for Nagoya spectacle as teen stars take centrestage
The Asian Games begin in Japan next month featuring teenage prodigies, more athletes than the Olympics and a cruise ship that will house competitors in the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka quietly withdraws from US Open mixed doubles event
Unfortunately for fans of Naomi Osaka, it doesn't sound like she'll be competing in this year's mixed doubles event. It was reported earlier this summer that Osaka was going to team up with ... ( read original story ...)