If Musk offers tax refunds in crypto, “it would be an extreme headache and ripe for potential fraud,” one expert said.
Libra Crypto Creator Reportedly Claimed He Could ‘Control’ Argentine President Javier Milei
A new report cites text messages that appear to show the crypto mogul bragging about exerting some sort of control over the Argentinian leader.
Suntory’s Rio Inaba Says Anti-Counterfeit Blockchain Pilot ‘Went Really Well’ as Japan Advances Crypto Rules
Rio Inaba, Suntory’s chief digital innovation officer, said the Japanese company's blockchain pilot "went really well." Suntory's blockchain pilot began in November after offering customers ...
What is a cryptocurrency token reserve? What to know about the Trump-backed crypto plan
Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency plans to soon launch a "strategic token reserve." What is it? What does it do? Here's what we know.
Robinhood sees 700% crypto growth, driven by ‘a lot more interest in DeFi’ — Head of crypto
Robinhood’s crypto revenue surged 700% in Q4, driven by growing user interest in DeFi and expanded platform offerings, according to Head of Crypto Johann Kerbrat.
Argentine President’s Promotion of Crypto Rocks His Presidency
An ally of Trump and darling of the global right, Javier Milei tries to deflect critics after a cryptocurrency he endorsed collapsed, wiping out $4 billion in value.
Japan reports larger-than-expected trade deficit for Jan, imports outpaces exports
Japan’s trade deficit increased significantly to JPY 2,758.78 billion in January 2025 from JPY 1,766.54 billion in the same month a year earlier, exceeding market consensus for a gap of JPY 2,100 ...
Nikkei 225 index forecast: Why have Japan stocks stalled?
Explore why the Nikkei 225 index has wavered in the past few months and what to expect in the next few months.
Bank of Japan’s New Board Member Could Help Smooth Policy Normalization
University professor Junko Koeda is set to become the newest member of the Bank of Japan’s policy board, a move that could further the central bank’s push toward policy normalization.
Japan’s exports and imports grew in January, as tariff worries loom
Japan recorded a trade deficit of 2.76 trillion yen ($18 billion) in January, the Finance Ministry reported Wednesday, as worries continue to grow about looming tariffs from the administration of U.S.
Japan’s Exports Rise at a Faster Clip With Trump Tariffs Looming
Japan’s exports rose at a faster clip in January as businesses ramped up orders just as US President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of protectionist policies expected to take effect in coming months ...
As Elon Musk questions Fort Knox’s gold, crypto voices say ‘Bitcoin fixes this’
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis trumpeted a Bitcoin reserve over a gold reserve: "A Bitcoin reserve could be audited anytime."
Japan stocks set to rise after Wall Street gains as investors look beyond tariffs
Reuters forecasts a rise in Japan’s total trade balance for January to 2,100.5 billion yen ($138.1 million), from 130.9 billion yen the month before.
Japan’s Nikkei gains on softer yen; investors snap up banks and defence stocks
Japan's Nikkei share average finished higher on Tuesday, as investors cherry-picked banks on rate-hike bets and defence stocks after their European peers closed higher overnight, while a softer yen ...
Japan’s Exports Rise Again Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Measures
Japan’s exports rose at a faster clip in January as businesses ramped up orders just as US President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of protectionist policies expected to take effect in coming months ...
Japan’s exports rise 7.2% year/year in January
JAPANESE exports rose 7.2 per cent year-on-year in January, up for a fourth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday. Read more at The Business Times.