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.
Japan’s Nikkei surges after Wall Street’s gains
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged on Wednesday (Nov 26), with tech stocks leading the charge in a broad-based rally after Wall Street closed higher overnight on increasing prospects of an ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises 2% after Wall Street’s gains, tech leads charge
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose 2% on Wednesday, with tech stocks leading the charge in a broad-based rally after Wall Street closed higher overnight on increasing prospects of an interest ...
Japan to test 600-km quantum encryption network linking major cities
TOKYO -- Japan will soon build and test a communication network secured by quantum encryption connecting Tokyo with several major cities, Nikkei has learned.
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Announce 20-Year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas announced the execution of a new, long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA).