Tokyo Gas has acquired a 20% stake in FGEN LNG, the owner and operator of an offshore floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas City, Southern Luzon Island, Republic of the Philippines ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 2-week low on stronger yen, US tariff worries
Japan's Nikkei share average fell over 1% to end at a more-than two-week-low on Thursday, as automakers declined due to a stronger yen, while investors assessed the potential impact of U.S. President ...
U.S. wants to ‘regain leadership’ in digital assets: Crypto.com
Crypto.com President & COO Eric Anziani says the company wants to participate in the "golden age" of crypto in the U.S.. He also addresses the recent scrutiny over the company's sports event trading ...
Investors target Japan bank shares in bet on rising BOJ rates
Japanese bank shares have become highly popular with investors betting on rising Bank of Japan interest rates as uncertainty over the central bank's plans make the stocks a safer bet than government ...
Record Percentage of Japan’s Firms Plan Wage Hikes, Survey Shows
More than 60% of Japanese companies — a record high percentage — plan to raise workers’ wages next year as they fight to recruit and retain staff, according to a survey by Teikoku Databank.Most Read ...
Japanese Regulator Ready to Approve Stablecoin, Crypto Brokerage Reforms
The top Japanese regulator looks set to approve reforms to the way the country polices stablecoins and crypto brokerage businesses.
Crypto worth $99 million withdrawn from Milei-backed Libra token, researchers say
Around $99 million worth of cryptocurrency was withdrawn from the marketplace of a coin at the centre of a scandal in Argentina by eight digital wallets linked to the crypto token's creator, ...
China’s Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar Makes Successful Debut in Osaka, Japan
The first-ever China Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar convened in Osaka, marking a notable milestone as the event made its debut in Japan. Organized by China Association of Bakery and ...
Binance.US reintroduces USD services as pro-crypto climate takes hold in the U.S.
Recently, the SEC also temporarily paused its lawsuit against the company, indicating a shift in the regulatory environment.
Bitcoin bounces back to around $96,000, and XRP jumps 6%: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Javier Milei’s Crypto Scandal Led to Losses for 86% of Traders
An estimated 86% of crypto traders that took positions in a memecoin endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday ended up losing money, according to research firm Nansen.
Corporate Japan forecasts record profits on tourism boom and weak yen
TOKYO -- Combined net profit at major Japanese companies is projected to grow 6% in fiscal 2024 to a fourth straight record high, with tourism, entertainment and a weaker-than-expected yen driving a ...
Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE dividend’ could backfire, crypto experts warn of risks
If Musk offers tax refunds in crypto, “it would be an extreme headache and ripe for potential fraud,” one expert said.
Libra Crypto Creator Reportedly Claimed He Could ‘Control’ Argentine President Javier Milei
A new report cites text messages that appear to show the crypto mogul bragging about exerting some sort of control over the Argentinian leader.
Suntory’s Rio Inaba Says Anti-Counterfeit Blockchain Pilot ‘Went Really Well’ as Japan Advances Crypto Rules
Rio Inaba, Suntory’s chief digital innovation officer, said the Japanese company's blockchain pilot "went really well." Suntory's blockchain pilot began in November after offering customers ...
What is a cryptocurrency token reserve? What to know about the Trump-backed crypto plan
Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency plans to soon launch a "strategic token reserve." What is it? What does it do? Here's what we know.