The U.S. Justice Department accused Maduro and close allies of running a narco-trafficking network and offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest. Maduro rejected the ...
Silver at $130 in Japan, $71 on Western screens: Is a bank solvency crisis brewing — and what would it mean for Bitcoin?
Silver’s “$130 vs. $71” gap reflects retail premiums and market structure, not a single global price. Banks hold large silver derivatives positions, creating liquidity risk, ...
Japan stocks to rise in 2026, with analysts split on how much: Nikkei poll
TOKYO -- Japanese equities are set for a fourth straight year of gains in 2026 as corporate profits continue to rise, according to analysts surveyed by Nikkei, but the wide-ranging forecasts reflect ...
Japan auto parts suppliers struggle to pass on Trump tariff costs: Nikkei survey
TOKYO -- Only about 40% of Japanese automotive parts makers affected by higher U.S. tariffs have been able to raise prices to offset the extra costs, a Nikkei survey shows, highlighting the ...
Battered crypto stock surges on New Year’s first trading day
Jan. 2 marked the first trading session of 2026 for the U.S. stock market. And Bitcoin-treasury stock Kindly MD (NASDAQ: NAKA) is trading higher despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo to add China, US production lines amid tariff risk
TOKYO -- Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo will spend roughly 300 billion yen ($1.9 billion) to set up production facilities for a targeted cancer medicine in Japan, the U.S., Germany and China, ...
Japan to support development of AI robots for shipbuilding
TOKYO -- Japan this year will begin supporting development of AI-powered robots for domestic shipbuilding, part of an effort to solve a labor shortage in an industry that is vital to the national ...
5 Trends Crypto Investors Can’t Ignore In 2026
After a year of regulatory thaw and institutional buy-in, crypto is settling into the financial system’s core.
Japan prepares to export frozen sushi to the U.S.
TOKYO -- Chiyoda Sushi, operator of a take-out chain in Japan, in the spring will begin exporting frozen sushi to the U.S., where the raw treats will be sold in supermarkets and other retailers.
Why Bank of Japan Might Wait Until Second Half Of 2026 To Tighten Again
The Bank of Japan aims to move its real rate closer to zero, but the timing and scale of future adjustments will depend on economic conditions. Read more here.
Mini-truck markets bring ‘movable shopping arcades’ to rural Japan
TOKYO -- Visitors to Japan's biggest auto show in November were greeted by the unusual sight of more than 50 kei trucks lined up outside to create an impromptu market. Sweets, coffee and other ...
Will Bitcoin Price Crash to $74K as Japan Eyes Rate Hike on December 19?
Bitcoin price continues to weaken after breaking below its recent consolidation range, now trading within a descending channel on lower timeframes. The ...
Bank of Japan’s reported rate hike could put Bitcoin under stress, say analysts
Analysts warned on X that a BoJ rate hike could trigger Bitcoin volatility, citing past sell-offs of between 27% to 30%. ・According to on-chain analytics firm CheckOnChain, there are about $100 ...
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
People buying cryptocurrency in the UK now need to share their account details or face penalties, in changes that came into effect on 1 January. The move by the UK's tax body is designed to ensure ...
Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what?
For most of 2025, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin surged as President Trump vowed to make the U.S. a crypto leader. But now, a severe sell-off has shaken the sector.
Crackdown on crypto tax evasion comes into force
Overall, 75 countries have committed to implement the Carf rules, with crypto hubs such as the UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland set to implement the rules from 2027 and start exchanging ...