By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings has been classified as "core" to national security, according to an updated finance ministry list released on Friday. The ...
Japan ranks 7-Eleven owner ‘core’ industry, complicating takeover
The Japanese finance ministry on Friday designated the parent company of 7-Eleven a "core" industry, a move that could make a takeover by Canadian rival Couche-Tard more difficult.Other entities rated ...
Tiny Japan bank looks to grow by lending to offshore homebuyers
Tokyo Star Bank is offering accounts and loans for nonresidents to buy real estate in Japan, a service it says has rapidly grown since its introduction last year. Japan’s weak yen and low interest ...
Crypto Mining Company Denies Causing Health Problems in Texas Town
"We are unaware of any scientific basis to conclude that any sounds from our facility can cause the types of conditions alleged," the crypto company said in a statement to Gizmodo.
Trump plans to launch his sons’ crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election Day
Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of the company World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by the Republican nominee's ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 3.55%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Construction, Power and Marine Transport sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 3 ...
Sumitomo wanted to take Yes Bank’s reins. Will it settle for less?
RBI is okay with SMBC acquiring 51% in Yes Bank as an exceptional case since the private lender’s growth has been somewhat stifled in the absence of a stable, long-term promoter. But Banking ...
Japan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased more Bitcoin, bringing its stack to nearly 400 Bitcoin and sending its share price on a 5.9% rally on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm said on Sept.
Bitcoin News: Japanese Yen Pump Can Trigger Yen Carry Trade Unwinding, Will BTC Price Hold Up?
With JPYUSD currency pair rallying to 140.7, the highest in 2024, fears of Yen carry trade unwind could trigger BTC price crash ...
Marathon Digital CEO Lauds Japanese Power Company’s Use of Bitcoin Mining To Combat Renewable Energy Waste
Agile Energy X Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s biggest power producer, Tokyo Electric Power Co., is exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining to curb the wastage of renewable energy and foster its ...
Japan’s Largest Power Company TEPCO is Mining Bitcoin Using Renewables
Japan's largest power company TEPCO has begun mining Bitcoin through its subsidiary using excess renewable energy, showing how Bitcoin can incentivize green energy growth.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings near 400 BTC with recent purchase
By July 22, Metaplanet disclosed it had completed the acquisition of an additional 20.38 BTC, paying an average price of 9,813,061 yen per Bitcoin. The firm’s appetite for Bitcoin showed no signs of ...
Japanese PM issues missile alert in wake of crypto ETF warnings
Japan's Prime Minister has warned Thursday morning (JST) about about the launch of a "possible ballistic missile" from North Korea, but the issue stirred ...
Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Uses Web Privacy Service Linked to Russian Hackers
World Liberty Financial, a crypto business linked to the former president, uses a website domain service used by suspected scammers.
$16 Billion FTX Distribution Will Ignite Crypto Benefiting BTC And SOL
Amid a sluggish summer's end, as crypto prices remain well below earlier highs, there is some good news on the horizon for investors.
Nikkei 225 Rises Most in Month, Halting 7-Day Drop on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks advanced, with the Nikkei 225 Stock Average gaining more than 3%, as a pause in the yen’s strengthening gave a boost to exporters such as technology companies and automakers.