Shares of Japanese marine transport firms plunged after Mitsui OSK Lines’ earnings forecast missed market estimates, fueling concerns about the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the shipping ...
Japan’s Rakuten to invest at least $100 million in India, increase hiring, top executive says
Japan's Rakuten aims to invest at least $100 million and increase its headcount by 8% in India this year to strengthen its global operations, a top executive of the internet conglomerate told Reuters.
Britain at risk of losing ground to rival fintech and crypto hubs, execs warn
Britain is at risk of losing budding fintech and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs to rival hubs if it doesn't work to address pressing challenges with regulation and funding, industry leaders say. The ...
Japan tariff envoy departs for round two of US talks
Tokyo's tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer concessions such as tweaking vehicle import procedures to secure relief from Donald ...
Strategy’s Bitcoin buys should be ‘super careless’ to pump price — Exec
Richard Byworth said if Strategy more aggressively buys Bitcoin, it could increase the cryptocurrency’s price and lead to a “market NAV expansion” for the company.
Asia Hedge Funds Add Japan, India After Tariff Shock, Says Morgan Stanley
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian hedge funds tiptoed back into the market last week, adding to their positions in Japan and India shares, after quickly cutting exposure when U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Prosecutors seek 20-year prison term for founder of failed crypto platform Celsius Network
Prosecutors say the founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network should face 20 years behind bars for telling lies and engaging in self-dealing that cost ...
Why Crypto Leaders Are Feeling Optimistic About the Future
TIME100 talks panelists agreed that a focused bill regulating stablecoins could help cement the U.S. dollar’s dominance.
Privacy Without Compromise: How DOP Is Changing the Game for Crypto Users
Blockchains are transparent by design. This is one of the biggest strengths as well as weaknesses of these decentralized, digital, public […] ...
Japan prepares for next US tariff talks with auto, farm imports in hand
TOKYO -- Japan's point man in tariff talks with the U.S., will travel to Washington on Wednesday for the next round of discussions, which is expected to go into more specifics on topics such as ...
Who really calls the shots in crypto decision-making? Study questions its democratic promise
With Donald Trump back in the White House, cryptocurrencies continue to gain momentum. Trump's administration has signaled a more hands-off approach to crypto regulation. In addition, an executive ...
SoFi CEO says fintech bank is bringing back crypto investing
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said the fintech bank will bring back cryptocurrency investing after a "fundamental shift" in the regulatory landscape under the Trump administration. SoFi was forced to drop ...
Japanese Banks Brace For Higher Credit Costs As Tariff Risks Mount
Japanese banks are expected to raise loan-loss provisions as they expand support for domestic industries amid uncertainty related to US trade policy under President Donald Trump.
Shadowy Crypto Companies Make Inroads in U.S. Under Trump
The prime example is Tether, a firm that regulators once targeted. Its chief executive recently hobnobbed in Washington with lawmakers and lobbyists.
Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm
World Liberty Financial has eviscerated the boundary between private enterprise and government policy in ways without precedent in modern American history.
Banks, fintech, and crypto are colliding in the new Trump era
The Trump 2.0 era is producing new crossovers in the financial world as some crypto firms consider applying for banking licenses and some banks consider issuing their own digital assets.