In effect, Covid ended Japan’s yield capping experiment, because it vaulted the world into a high interest rate equilibrium. If you persist in capping yields in such an environment, you risk your ...
Japan to issue over US$73.5 bil in new bonds to fund stimulus
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government plans to issue more new bonds to fund its economic package than the corresponding amount last year.
Japan ruling bloc to regain lower house majority
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling bloc is set to regain its majority in the powerful House of Representatives as three independent lawmakers in the chamber have decided to join the in-house group of the ...
Japanese Streetwear Label Human Made Shines in Tokyo Trading Debut
Shares of Japanese streetwear brand Human Made soared in their Tokyo trading debut on Thursday. Human Made issued 931,400 shares in its initial public offering and sold 4.7 million shares held by ...
Crypto Exchange Upbit Hit by Exploit After $10.3 Billion Deal
Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, suspended deposit and withdrawal services on Thursday after an unauthorized transfer of about $37 million in digital assets to an external wallet.
Bank of Japan’s Noguchi advocates gradual interest rate hikes
Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday the central bank must take a "measured, step-by-step approach" in raising interest rates. If the pace of rate hikes is too fast, it could hurt ...
Superintelligent CEO says crypto can’t ignore macro forces anymore
Superintelligent founder and CEO Nathaniel Whittemore says Bitcoin's integration into traditional markets is creating uncertainty of the unknown.
Trump-Backed Crypto Company Promotes ‘Shit Piss Skin Can’ Coin
A memecoin called Shit Piss Skin Can ($SPSC) jumped over 300% in price after World Liberty Financial, a crypto company backed by President Donald Trump, promoted the cryptocurrency in a tweet on ...
Japan shipping groups, shipbuilders unite on next-gen vessels
TOKYO -- Top Japanese marine shipping groups will partner with major shipbuilders to develop a new generation of vessels, Nikkei has learned, as Japan aims to regain momentum in an industry ...
Chapter 11 bankrupt crypto firm scores millions in arbitration win
Cash Cloud, a Bitcoin ATM company that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, wins an arbitration award worth $18.47 million.
Lutnick, Pomp SPAC Deals Are Put to the Test by Crypto Crash
The special purpose acquisition companies that rushed to make deals for cryptocurrency treasury firms are facing a critical juncture.
I’m a Crypto Investor: 4 Coins I’m Dumping Before the End of 2025 and Why
While many investors are adding to their portfolios, others are looking at which coins to trim or dump altogether before the end of 2025.
CDL to divest Bespoke Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi for $117 mil
The proposed divestment is slated to be completed in December. The sale will bring the group’s total contracted divestments to over $1.8 billion year to date.
Japan Considering Helping South Africa Finance Energy Reform
Japan is in talks with South Africa over potentially helping the country finance the reorganization of its energy sector.
Japan’s PM to boost economy with stimulus while keeping bond rates steady
The Japanese government has approved a massive stimulus package aimed at reviving the sluggish economy. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government will use ¥17.7 trillion ($113 billion) ...
Japan’s Bitcoin Crackdown: Metaplanet Says It’s Different From the “Backdoor” Crowd
JPX explores stricter rules for crypto treasury firms after market losses, as Metaplanet defends its shareholder-approved Bitcoin strategy.