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Crypto worth $99 million withdrawn from Milei-backed Libra token, researchers say
Around $99 million worth of cryptocurrency was withdrawn from the marketplace of a coin at the centre of a scandal in Argentina by eight digital wallets linked to the crypto token's creator, ...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.
Robinhood sees 700% crypto growth, driven by ‘a lot more interest in DeFi’ — Head of crypto
Robinhood’s crypto revenue surged 700% in Q4, driven by growing user interest in DeFi and expanded platform offerings, according to Head of Crypto Johann Kerbrat.
Argentine President’s Promotion of Crypto Rocks His Presidency
An ally of Trump and darling of the global right, Javier Milei tries to deflect critics after a cryptocurrency he endorsed collapsed, wiping out $4 billion in value.
Japan reports larger-than-expected trade deficit for Jan, imports outpaces exports
Japan’s trade deficit increased significantly to JPY 2,758.78 billion in January 2025 from JPY 1,766.54 billion in the same month a year earlier, exceeding market consensus for a gap of JPY 2,100 ...