Blue-chip shares struggled today as investors opted not to take new positions ahead of a significant week for the outlook on borrowing costs. Markets are betting on interest rate cuts in 2024 but the ...
How Time And Rising Crypto Markets Are Helping Barry Silbert’s Troubled Crypto Empire
Digital Currency Group, the owner of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, is mired in a swirl of lawsuits including one from New York Attorney General Letitia James. Rising crypto markets could be its savior.
Crypto market eyes interest rates and expected bitcoin ETFs in 2024
After ending 2023 on a high, crypto investors will be watching central bank interest rates and a U.S. regulatory decision on new bitcoin products as they decide how to place their bets next year.
ACAMS Grants 10 CAMS Scholarships in Japan to Bolster Nation’s Anti-Money Laundering Expertise
Initiative supports Japan's anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance pushWASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading ...
Yen tumbles after report Bank of Japan to keep negative rates this month
The yen fell against the dollar on Monday after a report indicated the Bank of Japan was unlikely to exit its negative interest rate policy at the ...
Yen Slips 1 Percent Against Dollar On Bank Of Japan Speculation
The yen fell one percent against the dollar on Monday on declining expectations that the Bank of Japan may tighten its ultra-loose monetary policy next week.
Japan PM pledges to restore trust as fundraising scandal engulfs government
Embattled Japanese premier Fumio Kishida pledged on Monday to restore trust in his government amid reports he is planning to purge ministers embroiled in a fundraising scandal that has dealt a fresh ...
Japan’s business sentiment stays positive for 3rd quarter
A Japanese government survey shows that business sentiment among major companies remained positive for the third straight quarter. The Finance Ministry says the results reflect a moderate recovery in ...
FTI Consulting Expands Corporate Finance & Restructuring Offering in Japan
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Go Matsumoto as a Senior Managing Director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Tokyo. In addition, Eiji ...
United States, Japan and South Korea Discuss North Korea’s Crypto Theft and Weapons Program
National security officials from the United States, South Korea, and Japan convened to address North Korea's cryptocurrency thefts and its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Crypto exchange HTX see outflows top $258M following exploit
The Justin Sun-linked crypto exchange HTX has witnessed $258 million in outflows in the wake of a $30 million exploit in November. Crypto investors have been moving their assets away from crypto exchange HTX (formerly known as Huobi) following a Nov. 22 exploit that saw the exchange pause its services and lose a total of ...
Are Bitcoin and Crypto-Related Assets Heading for New Highs?
Bitcoin is the undisputed leader of the cryptocurrency asset class. In a November 10 Barchart article highlighting Bitcoin, I wrote: The bullish technical break in October 2023 could lead to much higher prices for Bitcoin,
Japan: Nikkei bounces off one-month low on softer yen, Wall Street rally
JAPAN’S Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday (Dec 11) from a one-month low touched last week, after the yen pulled back from a four-month peak and Wall Street rallied on rising bets of a soft ...
Bitcoin Drops Below $41,000 as Part of a Wider Crypto Selloff
Bitcoin briefly sank below $41,000 amid a broader crypto retreat as speculators took some profits from this year’s rally in digital assets.
Crypto Exchange HTX Hit by $258 Million Outflow in Wake of Hack
The HTX exchange, a digital-asset trading platform linked to China-born industry mogul Justin Sun, has suffered a $258 million net outflow since resuming operations after suffering a major hack.
Japan’s Nikkei bounces off one-month low on soft yen, Wall Street rally
Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday from a one-month low touched last week, after the yen pulled back from a four-month peak and Wall Street rallied on rising bets of a soft landing for ...