TOKYO -- Western Digital, the world's largest manufacturer of hard-disk drives, will invest $1 billion in Japan over the next five years to help the company "drive the next generation of innovation," ...
SBI Crypto Reportedly Hit by $21M Hack With Suspected DPRK Links
SBI Crypto, a subsidiary of Japan’s SBI Group, has reportedly suffered a $21 million exploit with blockchain sleuths pointing to possible ties with North Korean hackers.
AI stock crashes 60% on shocking crypto announcement
The market didn't react kindly to the announcement as VisionSys AI's stock fell more than 60% to as low as $1.26 within hours of the market opening on Oct. 1. However, VSA began a recovery after ...
Singapore’s Token2049, world’s biggest crypto event, draws 250,000 amid US policy shift
Crypto enthusiasts from around the globe descend on the city state, preaching a future where blockchain-based technology dominates.
Leading Crypto to Purchase Before 2026: Why BlockchainFX Presale Is Outperforming Tron and Stellar
BlockchainFX presale hits 8 point 5M setting it apart from Tron and Stellar Learn how this trading super app offers a 38x gain potential for early buyers.
Metaplanet to Issue Perpetual Preferred Shares in Bid to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet unveils Phase II with perpetual preferred shares to expand bitcoin treasury, cut dilution, and upgrade 2025 guidance.
Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin reserves with 5,268 BTC buy
Metaplanet has acquired 5,268 Bitcoin, worth a total of 91.6 billion yen ($623 million), as part of its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Metaplanet Hits 30K Bitcoin Holdings Target as Q4 Begins, but Stock Tanks 10%
Market cap: $2.32 T Vol. 24h: $60.88 B holder, Metaplanet, extended its lead with the purchase of another 5,268 BTC on Oct. 1. The Japanese firm purchased the latest BTC stash at $116,870 per Bitcoin, ...
Metaplanet Becomes 4th Largest Bitcoin Holder With 30,823 BTC, Doubles FY2025 Outlook
Metaplanet now holds 30,823 BTC, making it the 4th largest public Bitcoin holder, while doubling FY2025 guidance and outlining Phase II plans.
Daiwa Securities Launches Crypto-Backed Loan Referral Service
Daiwa Securities begins introducing clients to Fintertech crypto-backed loans, offering yen borrowing against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings.
Japan tightens standards for foreign driver’s license conversions
TOKYO -- Japan on Wednesday began enforcing stricter rules for foreigners seeking to convert their overseas driver's licenses. Applicants are now required to submit a copy of a residence certificate ...
What polling shows about Japan’s LDP leadership vote: 5 things to know
TOKYO -- After 12 days of campaigning by five candidates, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to choose its new leader on Saturday. While the vote is only open to LDP lawmakers and rank-and ...
Asian markets: Nikkei sinks 1.16%, Sensex muted ahead of RBI verdict
Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh closing high, with US investors seemingly unperturbed by the political chaos in Washington.
The progress on crypto regulation is phenomenal, the ‘wild west’ days are over: Charles Hoskinson
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, says he expects that there will be a "really good" regulatory framework for crypto within 2-3 years of the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts being passed regardless of ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor IPO In The Works, Japanese Carmaker In Talks With Indian Bankers: Report
Toyota Motor is considering listing its Indian arm, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, in a move that could raise up to $800 million, according to a report.
Japan’s $550 billion US investment to have no FX impact, top trade negotiator says
Japan will run a $550 billion U.S.-bound investment package agreed in Tokyo's tariff deal with Washington without any impact on the foreign exchange market, its top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa ...