TOKYO (Reuters) -- U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a tender offer buyout worth 348 billion yen ...
Japan warns of economic harm from Trump’s car import tariffs
I recognize that the impact that this will have on the economy will be very big, — said the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. Exports are a major driver of Japan's economic growth. — ...
The Town That Went Crazy for Crypto
In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.
Democrats Fear Trump’s Crypto Entity Will Pose Regulatory Conflict
Senators wrote to financial watchdogs to ask how they plan to oversee the Trump family’s cryptocurrency activities.
Japan to limit cash withdrawals and bank transfers for elderly people
Japan is planning to limit the amount of money that older people can withdraw or transfer at cashpoints in an effort to halt a spike in fraud cases targeting the elderly.
MUFG Bank to raise starting salary by 18%
Next year is shaping up to be a great time to enter Japan's banking industry, with major firms offering big entry-level wage hikes. MUFG Bank is the latest financial giant to boost its salary for new ...
Japan’s Nikkei slumps 1.5% as automakers track US peers lower
Japan's Nikkei average fell over 1% on Friday with automakers tracking Wall Street losses after U.S. President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs. Toyota Motor and Honda Motor shares dropped ...
Japanese Game Developer Gumi to Hold $106k BTC Lottery for Shareholders
The Bitcoin-keen Japanese game developer Gumi has announced it will hold a $106,000 BTC lottery event for new shareholders. Find out more!
Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster: Asia Express
Chinese influencer denies links to honeytrap scam after promising sex to any Bitcoiner, BTS firm’s $350 in blockchain revenue: Asia Express.
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried transferred out of New York prison
The Bureau of Prisons has transferred former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried out of a detention center in New York, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as Trump tariff threats keep investors on edge
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election for May 3, kicking off a five-week campaign.
Japan PM says Japan will put all options on the table to deal with Trump’s tariffs
The Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba revealed on Thursday that the country will put “all options on the table” in dealing with Washington’s import tariffs. The Trump administration issued Tokyo ...
Q1 2025 was the worst quarter ever for crypto hacks — $1.64B lost
Due to the Bybit hack worth $1.4 billion, Q1 2025 has proven to be the worst quarter ever in the history of crypto hacks.
Crypto Exchange Revolut’s Disrupts Itself By Cutting Fees 96%
A major fintech payments leader with strong crypto ambitions in Europe isn’t afraid to sacrifice profitability for volume and stickiness.
Is $TICS the Next Crypto to Hit $1 as Bitcoin Cash Clears Its Vision and Sonic Unleashes Yield Plans
What’s the buzz in crypto right now? It’s not just about Bitcoin bouncing around or meme coins pumping on hype—it's about real innovation. Sonic just dropped a ...
Top Crypto Wallets of April 2025
Explore the best cryptocurrency wallets of April 2025. Compare the best fees, security, perks, and more to find the best crypto wallet for you.