Center Mobile has requested to withdraw its initial public offering filing. The Osaka, Japan, virtual network operator had filed in January to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol CTMB. It said it was ...
Japan’s Metaplanet issues $24.8 million in bonds to boost Bitcoin holdings past 5,000 BTC
Tokyo-based Metaplanet is taking steps to expand its cryptocurrency portfolio by issuing ¥3.6 billion (approximately $24.8 million) in bonds to fund the acquisition of more Bitcoin (BTC).
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Japan threatens to offload its $1 trillion US Treasury holdings if Trump trade talks don’t go well
Japan just pulled out the sharpest blade it’s got in the drawer — $1.13 trillion in US Treasury bonds. That’s what Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato waved in America’s face on Friday, right on national ...
Metaplanet Issues $25M Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin
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Oyo Postpones Its Third Attempt at an IPO After SoftBank Balks
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Japan’s finance minister calls U.S. Treasuries “a card” in negotiations with Trump
Japan’s finance minister says the nation’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasurys can be “a card on the table” in negotiations over tariffs with the Trump administration.
Japan Wary of China Import Surge, Finance Minister Says
TOKYO—Japan will act in response to any surge in Chinese imports if U.S. tariffs push unsold Chinese goods onto global markets, the country’s finance minister said, a sign of concern about the ...
Japan Hints At Using $1.13 Trillion In US Treasuries As Leverage In Trade Talks, Drawing Alarm From Traders: ‘All Cards On The Table’
Traders and macro experts are taking note of the Japanese Finance Minister's subtle reference to his country's substantial U.S. Treasury holdings as possible leverage in the ongoing tariff ...
UK Drafts Crypto Law in Line With US Regulations, Though Not With Europe
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated, "Robust rules around crypto will boost investor confidence, support the growth of Fintech and protect people across the UK." ...
WirelessCar Showcases the Future of Connected Mobility at World Expo 2025 Osaka and AEE Yokohama
WirelessCar, a global leader in connected vehicle services, will take center stage at World Expo 2025 Osaka as a Silver Sponsor of Sweden's AutoTech Day on May 20. The company will also exhibit ...
Japan says massive Treasury stockpile among tools for US trade talks
Japan could use its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries as a card in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Friday, raising explicitly for the first time its leverage as a ...
Crypto wanted to overthrow banks, now it’s becoming them in stablecoin fight
Crypto once sought to replace banks. Now, in the fight over stablecoins, it’s forced to play by the same rules and get the same licenses.
Trump Crypto Corruption Intensifies as Abu Dhabi Firm Invests $2 Billion
President Donald Trump and his family are deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency as his administration seeks to deregulate the industry.
Japan says its $1 trillion in US Treasuries is among tools for trade talks
Japan's huge $1 trillion-plus in U.S. Treasury holdings are among the tools available for Tokyo to use in trade negotiations with the United States, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on ...