Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has finalized a deal to license a Japan-based franchise of crypto news media outlet Bitcoin Magazine just six months after purchasing Bitcoin for the first ...
Doctor’s 18-year term upheld in assisted dying case in Japan
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The Osaka High Court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced a doctor to 18 years in prison for the consensual killing of a woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a ...
Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Magazine in Japan
Make smarter investments with weekly expert stock picks from the Smart Investor Newsletter Metaplanet Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with BTC Media Inc. to launch Bitcoin Magazine Japan, ...
State Based Bitcoin Reserves Could Help Drive Pro-Crypto Policies Forward
Corporate buyers and headlines aside, state-based bitcoin acquisitions could play a critical role in the bitcoin market going forward.
Trump nominates crypto-friendly Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Bessent has been a major donor to Trump, giving $1 million to the Republican candidate for his 2016 inauguration.
Crypto Tax-Loss Harvesting: A Strategic Guide To Minimizing Taxes
Whether you're a seasoned trader or a crypto-curious newcomer, understanding how to leverage this strategy can make a significant impact on your financial outcomes. This guide will demystify the process of tax-loss harvesting in the crypto space ...
What to know about the potential for a national bitcoin reserve that’s got the crypto market so excited
Trump's pledge to create a bitcoin stockpile has been one of the bullish developments that's propelled the token to all-time highs since the election.
Bitcoin values hit record highs. Should you invest in cryptocurrency? Here’s how it works
Bitcoin values continue to skyrocket, with the crypto currency at a record price and approaching $100,000. Should you invest? Here's what to know.
MUFG Bank fires worker for stealing over ¥1 bil from customers
MUFG Bank has fired an employee for allegedly stealing assets worth between 1 billion and 2 billion yen from safe deposit boxes of some 60 customers in Tokyo, the Japanese megabank said. The worker ...
Japan’s Nissui onshore shrimp farm on track to turn profit
TOKYO -- Japanese seafood distributor Nissui expects its onshore shrimp farm operation to turn a profit for the first time this fiscal year, the company announced Tuesday, helped by a unique water ...
How tech bros bought ‘America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever’
Crypto showed up in force this election cycle, raising tens of millions to vote out the industry's critics and vote in its friends.
Japan eyes new emissions target of 60% cut by fiscal 2035
TOKYO -- Japan's government is discussing a new target for greenhouse gas emissions that would aim for a 60% reduction from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2035, Nikkei has learned, an effort that will ...
Report: FSA in secret crypto crackdown talks as Trump hype and Japan investment skyrockets
Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun reported Saturday that the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is holding closed talks with “experts” about cracking down on Bitcoin and crypto in Japan. Some residents are bullish ...
Leak Reveals A Huge Wall Street Price Earthquake Could Hit Bitcoin And Crypto In 2025
A leak has revealed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is softening its opposition to other crypto ETFs after years of ...
Seven & i founding family sounded out KKR, others about buyout, Nikkei says
The founding family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings has approached KKR & Co and other investment firms about participating in the potential buyout of the retailer, the Nikkei newspaper reported on ...
What Does Bitcoin’s Price Explosion Mean for Crypto in 2025?
Bitcoin is nearing $100,000, thanks in part to Donald Trump's re-election. Crypto experts think it's poised to continue, but don't recommend making any rash investment decisions.