The move comes as Paris-based Natixis starts a new banking branch in Tokyo, in the latest sign of a global financial firm vying for business opportunities in Japan.
Japan: Manufacturing sentiment improves slightly despite tariff concerns – Survey
Japanese manufacturers' sentiment saw a slight improvement in the second quarter, according to the Bank of Japan's tankan survey. However, concerns pe ...
Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite worries about Trump’s tariffs
Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has improved slightly, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday, although worries persist over President Donald Trump’s ...
‘Trillions And Trillions’—Bitcoin Braced For A ‘Big’ July As Trump And Fed Create Perfect Crypto Price Storm
Now, as a legendary billionaire has said he expects global “de-dollarization" to catapult the bitcoin price higher, traders are eyeing what Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks has said will be a “big” ...
Robinhood shares pop after trading app’s tokenized stock launch announcement: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin trades flat to kick off the week as stocks close out the month with even more record highs. Plus, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the firm will ...
Japan’s tax revenues likely hit record in fiscal 2024, Nikkei reports
Japan's tax revenues likely hit a record for a fifth straight year in the fiscal year that ended in March due to robust corporate profits and rising inflation, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday ...
Blackstone Hires Former MUFG Bank Executive as Japan Vice Chair
Blackstone Inc. has hired former Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. executive Muneya Taniguchi as vice chairman of Japan to bolster the US firm’s expansion in the country.
Bitcoin Miner Tied to Trump Sons Plans Dubai Crypto Trading Team
A Trump family-linked Bitcoin miner plans to set up an office in Dubai, a growing hub for the cryptocurrency industry known for its friendly approach to taxation and regulation.
Nintendo, Sony drive Japan stock gains as entertainment tops autos
The Nikkei Stock Average closed up 1% on Monday at 40,487, its highest since July 17, 2024. The index is back in view of the record high of 42,224 after two big sell-offs -- the "Black Monday" of last ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump threatens to send Japan new tariff rate; EU open to universal tariffs
President Trump's self-imposed July 9 deadline on tariffs is fast approaching, with the president and top administration officials providing mixed signals on its malleability while countries race to ...
He Thought an Employee Stole Crypto. The FBI Says It Was a North Korean Scammer.
An army of North Korean workers have taken tech jobs at companies around the world, gaining funds for the regime through paychecks, theft and extortion.
Japan’s Towa eyes third chip tool plant in South Korea amid AI boom
CHEONAN, South Korea -- Buoyed by strong demand brought about by the generative AI boom, Japanese chip tool maker Towa is considering further expanding its production capacity in South Korea, where it ...
Japan’s Metaplanet Acquires 1,005 More Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 13,350 BTC
Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, announced today the acquisition of an additional 1,005 Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 13,350 BTC. The purchase was valued at ¥15.648 ...
The biggest winners from the crypto industry’s triumphant 2025
The crypto industry has emerged triumphant in the first half of 2025.
Bitcoin Soars, Altcoins Fade in $300 Billion Crypto Shakeout
On the face of it, 2025 looks like a banner year for crypto: Bitcoin hitting a record, an industry-boosting US president whose family is venturing headlong into the sector, and key legislation widely ...
Robinhood Goes All In on Crypto With Major Product Push
The brokerage will allow European customers to trade more than 200 U.S. stocks and ETFs as digital tokens and is developing its own blockchain.