TOKYO -- Japan, the largest consumer of tuna in the world, is importing the fish through channels that circumvent strict international regulations, Nikkei has found.
Japan Explores Tougher Crypto Regulation For Market Growth
Japan explores tougher crypto regulations to boost investor protection amid rapid growth, with a focus on transparency and fraud prevention.
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Crypto wobbles into August as Trump’s new tariffs trigger risk-off sentiment
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A trader who bought bitcoin in the early days shares how he navigates the crypto market in 2025
Alec Strasmore first bought bitcoin in 2013, and over a decade later, he's still in the market. He says social media is a key tool but urges caution.
Venture capitalists are funding a new wave of crypto mania on college campuses
As crypto’s reputation undergoes a cautious rehabilitation in the court of public opinion, venture capital firms are funding a new wave of blockchain activity on college campuses.
SEC’s Atkins wants to make crypto rules ‘very straightforward’ and that may take awhile
Securities & Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said Friday he wants to make rules for crypto companies "very straightforward" so that investors have "certainty," but he cautioned that it may take ...
Bitcoin and crypto are on an upswing. How long can it continue?
Bitcoin soared to a record in July, boosted by legislation and new interest. How long will the uptrend for Bitcoin and crypto last?
Queensland’s Stralis Lands Clean Aviation Breakthrough In Japan, Announced At Expo 2025 Osaka
Queensland's Stralis lands clean aviation breakthrough in Japan, announced at Expo 2025 Osaka - Queensland aerospace company Stralis signs a ...
Crypto Legislation To Watch This Fall
Now that stablecoin legislation is law, here are other priority bills that will further advance a policy & regulatory framework to spur a competitive U.S. crypto market.
Metaplanet files $3.69 billion stock plan to fund 210,000-Bitcoin target by 2027
Metaplanet filed a ¥555 billion stock plan to fund its target of 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027, with an EGM scheduled for September 1.
Metaplanet plans to raise additional $3.7B to buy Bitcoin
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is seeking to raise 555 billion yen ($3.73 billion) through a stock offering to support its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Entertainment, space startups lead fundraising in Japan
TOKYO -- Entertainment and space-related companies were among the Japanese startups that raised the most money in the January-June half, succeeding in an increasingly rocky fundraising environment.
Japan Retail Traders Pile Bearish Nikkei Bets, Raising Doubts
As Japanese stocks soar to record highs, retail investors are ramping up bearish bets, highlighting lingering doubts about the rally’s staying power.
Japan’s Nikkei gains as BOJ policy decision lacks surprises
Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Thursday as the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady as was widely expected, while revising up inflation forecasts.
Bank of Japan Stands Pat But Raises Price Forecasts — Update
In a trade deal announced last week, Japan secured reductions in so-called reciprocal tariffs and duties on car exports to the U.S., easing some external risks to the BOJ's economic outlook.