By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said underlying inflation is accelerating toward the bank's 2% target, stressing that price rises must be matched by solid ...
Metaplanet’s Japan bitcoin bet, Bithumb ordered suspension: Asia Express
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March US storm stalls key crypto tax talks again
Crypto tax policy meeting in Washington has now been delayed twice.
Analysts revamp popular crypto stock by 48%
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Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
Another crypto lending platform files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Crypto lender seeks court restructuring amid liquidity issues and lawsuits.
Crypto company Abra to go public in blank-check merger
March 16 (Reuters) - Crypto wealth management platform Abra plans to go public through a merger with blank-check firm New Providence Acquisition Corp III, amid renewed investor interest in digital ...
68% of American Millionaires Own Crypto. So Which Cryptocurrencies Are They Buying?
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Global markets | Japan’s Nikkei falls for third day as Iran crisis fuels stagflation concerns
Japan's Nikkei index dipped for a third straight day, reflecting anxieties over the Middle East crisis. Escalating tensions have fueled concerns about prolonged economic damage from soaring energy ...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War Inflation Fears
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% this Thursday, even as rising inflationary pressures force policymakers to maintain a cautious rate-hike ...
Japan’s Nikkei share average slides again as Iran-US war threatens economy
The Nikkei has slid more than 9% since the start of US-Israeli air strikes on Iran more than two weeks ago, as the conflict spread into neighbouring nations.
Nikkei falls a third day as Iran crisis stokes stagflation concerns
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average slid for a third straight day on Monday as the Middle East crisis threatened longer-term damage to the economy through higher energy prices and a weaker yen. Read ...
Japan begins oil reserve release amid Iran crisis
Japan began to release oil from its reserves on Monday to alleviate supply concerns that have grown amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and stabilize the distribution of petroleum products. In its ...
Japan finance minister flags readiness to take decisive steps on forex
TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday that the government is prepared to take decisive steps against volatility in foreign exchange and other financial ...
Japan, South Korea Nuclear Operators Get US Ex-Im Bank Support
The US Export-Import Bank advanced plans for up to $4.2 billion in financing to support Japanese and South Korean nuclear operators’ purchase of enriched fuel from California-based General Matter.