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Nikkei index snaps 4-day win streak on caution before U.S. jobs data
The Nikkei stock index snapped a four-day winning streak Friday on selling fueled by caution before U.S. jobs data, which is expected to offer clues on the direction of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Japan’s main opposition leader calls for gradual BOJ rate hikes
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates and continue phasing out its controversial stimulus programme, Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's biggest opposition party, told Reuters on Friday. He also ...
Trump Names New White House Czar for AI and Crypto
Good morning. Trump picks his new AI and Crypto czar. The European Central Bank is expected to cut rates faster. And there’s some waterfront property in New Zealand now available to foreign buyers. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy to sell forklift unit Logisnext
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is preparing to sell Tokyo-listed forklift unit Mitsubishi Logisnext, Nikkei learned Friday, as the group ramps up efforts to boost capital efficiency.
Japan Eyes Talks With Trump That Include Cutting Auto Tariffs
according to Japan’s Finance Ministry. “The US is currently in a period of government transition,” Iwaya said. “We must gather information and analyze it carefully to see what approach the new ...
This Week In Crypto: Ripple’s Stablecoin, Cardano’s GameFi Push, Solana ETFs, Missouri’s CBDC Ban & More
Ripple is planning to launch its new RLUSD stablecoin, once approved by the NYDFS, while the XRP Ledger slashed activation costs, sparking a surge in new users. Cardano makes waves in the gamefi world with its Hydra Doom Tournament,
Tokyo-Beijing forum aims to warm chilly relations
The Tokyo-Beijing Forum was held in person this week in Japan for the first time since it went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the two-day forum from December 4 through 5, officials from ...
Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar
US President-Elect Donald Trump says David O. Sacks will be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar,” according to a Truth Social post.
A crypto millionaire has launched a nationwide ‘treasure hunt’—and hidden multiple bitcoin worth more than $100,000 each
A crypto millionaire has hidden millions of dollars worth of treasure across the United States — and published a book on how to find it. Jon Collins-Black revealed last month that he concealed valuables ranging from Olympic gold medals and rare trading cards to historical artifacts and crypto in five puzzle boxes.
Japan base pay gains by record, keeps door open for Bank of Japan hike
BASE salaries for regular workers in Japan rose by a record, a further indication of progress towards a positive economic cycle that will support market speculation of a near-term rate hike by the ...
China and Japan seek to repair fraught ties as crises mount in chaotic world
China and Japan need to move past their political disputes and strengthen economic ties to deal with an increasingly chaotic global order, officials from both countries urged at a key summit on ...
Japan’s Cabinet to Approve $92 Billion Extra Budget
Japan will lean heavily on extra tax revenue in a ¥13.9 trillion ($92 billion) additional budget to finance Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s stimulus package, according to state broadcaster NHK.
Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet to Raise ¥9.5B to Purchase More Bitcoin (BTC)
Japanese publicly listed firm Metaplanet reportedly aims to secure $62 million for acquiring more Bitcoin with its current holding sitting at 1,142 BTC.
Trump’s latest nominees are a gift to his wealthiest crypto boosters
That combination would appear to reward Trump’s wealthiest and most influential donors in Silicon Valley, some of whom have specifically called for less regulation of crypto and weakening the power of large tech monopolies.
What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin’s rally to $100,000
Bitcoin’s meteoric run may have gotten a little extra push from an unlikely source: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.