Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared over 2,000 points to rewrite its all-time closing high on Tuesday, ahead of Sunday's general election in the country.
Nikkei reaches new high as earnings help fuel rebound
The Nikkei rebounded from Monday’s drop to rise 3.9%, closing at a record 54,720.66, with tech-related firms like TDK and Kyocera among the top gainers.
Japan’s slow monetary tightening suspected of hampering yen
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's retreat from years of unprecedented monetary easing is proceeding slower than similar moves by U.S. and European central banks, leading some to say the abundant supply of ...
Japanese Crypto Exchange Boosts Litecoin Utility – LTC Price Trends on February 2, 2026
Japanese crypto exchange activity is supporting Litecoin (LTC) adoption, with SBI VC Trade expanding its lending services to include the coin.
Japan finance minister defends PM’s comments on benefits of weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday defended Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments highlighting the benefits of a weaker yen, stating that the premier had referenced "what is ...
White House meets crypto and banking executives as Bitcoin crashes
The White House will try to broker compromise on key crypto legislation.
Trump Crypto Company Allegedly Took Secret $500M Investment From UAE ‘Spy Sheikh’
According to the WSJ, an investment group controlled by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan poured $500 million into World Liberty Financial.
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates at 30-Year High as It Gauges Impact of Last Hike
The Bank of Japan’s first meeting of the year took place against a dramatic backdrop of bond market gyrations, worries about government policies and a volatile yen.
Strategy slides after bitcoin briefly dips below crypto firm’s key breakeven level
Bitcoin fell as low as about $74,500 early Monday, dipping below Strategy's average purchase price of $76,052 per token.
Trump family crypto firm sold major stake to UAE investment firm
The investment, worth a reported $500 million, gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.
Bitcoin’s crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC’s tune
Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.
Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report
A report published on Tuesday has found Chinese organized crime networks to be laundering massive volumes of illicit funds through
Emails Show Even Epstein Thought Crypto Pumps are Unethical
In 2018, Epstein wrote that because he is "high profile" he had concerns about the "questionable ethics" of crypto pumps if he was involved.
Japan’s Nikkei rallies on weaker yen, PM Takaichi election prospects
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Monday as a weaker yen and a strong election poll for fiscal dove Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party boosted demand for risk assets.
AI, crypto and Trump super PACs stash millions to spend on the midterms
Political groups tied to the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries have raked in tens of millions of dollars, according to new campaign finance reports.
UK’s Octopus Energy eyes tie-ups with more Japanese gas utilities
TOKYO -- Britain's Octopus Energy aims to expand retail sales of electricity in Japan by partnering with local gas utilities, offering consumers more options in a sector where few foreign players ...