Japanese workers’ nominal pay rose at the fastest clip in seven months, with real wages increasing for the first time this year, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to consider a rate hike in ...
Sora Ventures Launches Asia’s First Bitcoin Treasury Fund, Plans to Buy $1 Billion in BTC Within 6 Months
Sora Ventures has announced Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund, aiming to purchase $1 billion in BTC within six months. The fund expands on Metaplanet, Moon Inc., DV8, and BitPlanet ...
Asia markets advance as investors await U.S. jobs data, tariff cut on Japanese autos boosts Nikkei
Asia stock trade mostly higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to key U.S. jobs data for clues on interest rates. Japan's Nikkei 225 was the best performer in the region, boosted by a new ...
MGM Resorts to spend US$300mln this year for Japan IR development
Global casino developer MGM Resorts International says it has the financing “in place” for MGM Osaka (pictured in a rendering), Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) with casino. That is according to ...
Japan’s top regulator wants to regulate crypto under stricter financial laws
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed shifting crypto regulation under the FIEA to strengthen investor protection.
Market Structure Faces Headwinds From Senate Critics, Crypto Industry
Two very different but powerful camps - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on one side and the crypto industry on the other, want improvements in the market structure bill.
Crypto Rally Falters as Trump Tokens, Stocks Come Under Pressure
As stocks and bonds surge on growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates, cryptocurrencies are refusing to join the rally.
Crypto Launchpads Explained: What They Are and How to Join in 2025
Learn how crypto launchpads connect investors with new projects, offering benefits, while highlighting the necessity of thorough vetting.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after Trump formalizes lower Japanese auto tariffs
Japan's Nikkei 225 was set to open higher after U.S. President Donald Trump formalized a lower tariff on Japanese auto imports at 15%.
Japanese markets rally, Nikkei jumps 1.53%
Japanese markets rallied as the country's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa left for the U.S. for ministerial talks, helping lift shares of exporters tied to U.S. demand.
Japan’s real wages, consumer spending climb but inflation challenges persist
Japanese real wages turned positive for the first time in seven months in July on the back of hefty summertime bonuses, while consumer spending rose for the third straight month, data showed on Friday ...
Tokyo-London partnership drives growth in finance and fintech
As Japan positions itself as a leading asset management centre, Tokyo is deepening its collaboration with the City of London to drive sustainable finance and digital innovation. In June 2024, the ...
US enacts Japan tariff deal
President Donald Trump clarified the 15% rate will generally not stack, and that some aircraft, mineral and pharmaceutical products may soon qualify for exclusions.
Japanese Equities Set for Gains as 15% Trump Tariff Deal Sealed
Japanese stocks are set to gain after President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing his trade agreement with Japan, with a maximum 15% tariff on most of its products, including ...
Economist warns Trump family’s $5B crypto empire could trigger ‘grifter bailout’
In fact, the value of the Trump family's crypto portfolio now surpasses that of their real estate empire. Related: What is Crypto? Cryptocurrency explained. Crypto industry trying
Japanese Real-Estate Company Nihon Shintatsu Files for IPO
The Japanese real-estate company focused on assets in tourism-driven markets filed on Thursday for an initial public offering to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the symbol JSTT. It is offering ...