Trump has vowed to make the U.S. into the world's bitcoin and crypto capital during his second term, with his recently confirmed plan to establish a bitcoin strategic reserve similar to the country's ...
Japan’s Mizuho Bank says connection disruption hit online transaction
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mizuho Bank said Tuesday that its systems experienced connection disruptions from around 7 a.m., affecting online transactions for individuals and corporations, but it stressed there ...
Safety in numbers: how crypto helps to bank the unbanked
In developing countries around the world, the case for crypto as a payment and investment tool has become significantly stronger ...
Which Crypto To Invest In? Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to Buy that Could Explode in 2025
Which crypto to invest in—could be among the questions of blockchain whales and aficionados as they strategize for well-diversified portfolios for the coming ye ...
A better year awaits IPO bankers as Hong Kong claws its way back into top 10 markets
EV battery marker CATL and condiment producer Foshan Haitian are among mainland industry champions seeking a listing in Hong Kong in 2025.
2024 The Year Of Crypto: From Bitcoin ETFs To Memecoins
As the best year in crypto’s history comes to a close, it’s worth looking back at how it went and where it leaves us for 2025.
Here’s what crypto experts believe is coming in 2025
Stablecoins, regulatory clarity, artificial intelligence, and DePIN are the key buzzwords for the upcoming year.
Why Japanese Stocks Are Suddenly Getting Less Love
Of all the things sure to sour Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s holiday mood, foreign investors falling out of love with Tokyo stocks has really got to hurt.
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed, as Tokyo and Seoul are shuttered for New Year holidays
Asian markets shares were mixed on Tuesday, with trading closed in Tokyo and Seoul for New Year holidays. Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer ...
Japan economy: factory decline slows, employment picks up
STORY: Japan’s factories might be turning the corner. Figures out Monday showed activity still shrinking, but at a slower pace. The closely watched au Jibun Bank purchasing managers’ index for ...
The Cold War of National Bitcoin Reserve: Japan, Russia, USA, Hong Kong, Germany, and El Salvador voice their stances
The race to establish national Bitcoin reserves is reshaping geopolitical strategies as nations around the world seek to position themselves as global financial leaders. The most prominent ...
Crypto Has an Ally in the White House. What’s Ahead for Digital Currencies in 2025.
Crypto die-hards are anticipating a golden age for digital assets under President-elect Donald Trump. That has helped fuel a blistering run in bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The price of ...
Why Hawk Tuah Girl’s crypto scandal may be the defining moment of 2024
In a year that proved the vanishing difference between virality and traditional fame, one moment involving Hawk Tuah Girl stood apart.
Japan’s Nikkei ends 2024 with nearly 20% rise
At 39,894.54, the benchmark index finished at its best year-end level ever, topping the previous high from the end of 1989 at the height of the country's bubble economy.
Tokyo stocks to test further gains in 2025 amid global risks
Tokyo stocks are likely to test new highs in 2025 backed by hopes for an economic recovery with wage growth, but uncertainties loom o ...
Japan stocks finish turbulent 2024 at highest-ever year-end close
Japan's stock market ended 2024 trading with the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average closing at 39,894.54 , its highest-ever finish, as investors bet on the AI-related tech boom, Japanese companies' ...