Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday, as a weaker yen lifted sentiment, while concerns about trade tensions eased following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese ...
Binance Official Who Was Detained in Nigeria Leaves Crypto Exchange
Binance Holdings Ltd.’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, who was detained last year in Nigeria for about eight months, is leaving the world’s largest crypto exchange.
US Treasury tells Bank of Japan to raise interest rates and strengthen the yen
The US Treasury Department has told the Bank of Japan to keep hiking interest rates, saying it’s the only way to stop the yen from staying weak and to fix the ...
Apukunapa Kutimuynin, an Anime Inspired by Andean Culture, to be Screened at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
The promotional video for the project is being exhibited at the Peru Pavilion, in a space dedicated to the cultural connection between Peru and Japan. OSAKA, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2025 / ...
United States seizes $7.44 million in North Korean crypto scam
The Justice Department has seized more than $7.74 million dollars related to an illegal employment and cryptocurrency scheme operated by North Korea, officials announced Thursday.
US Treasury says Bank of Japan should continue to tighten policy
TOKYO] The Bank of Japan should continue to proceed with monetary tightening, which would support a “normalisation of the yen’s weakness” and rebalancing of bilateral trade, the US Treasury Department ...
Biotropics Malaysia Berhad Signs Strategic MOU with ASK Intercity Co., Ltd. to Bring Physta® Tongkat Ali to the Japanese Market
In a significant move to advance natural, evidence-based health solutions in Japan, Biotropics Malaysia Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASK Intercity Co., Ltd. for the sales ...
Japan’s April household spending unexpectedly falls
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in April, government data showed on Friday, as consumers tightened their purse strings in the face of higher prices.
Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device. Ohi had missed out in other lotteries and had come from ...
Justice Department moves to confiscate $7.7 million of allegedly stolen crypto as North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to confiscate $7.7 million worth of cryptocurrency seized in connection with an alleged scheme to launder money on behalf of the North Korean government. The ...
Trump Org Applies For Sweeping Trademark Covering Items From Crypto Wallet To Virtual Cologne
The Trump Organization’s February trademark application covers dozens of potential digital products, including simulated limo rides, virtual footwear and virtual reality games.
Why Crypto Investors Are Absolutely Terrified Right Now
The NYC torture scheme was just the latest example of a “wrench attack,” where a thief employs brutal physical violence in order to gain access to a target’s virtual cryptocurrency stashes. The phrase ...
Needham Bank reaches $212M deal to acquire Merrimack Valley bank that had suffered from bad crypto bet
The acquisition of BankProv is the first for Needham since it raised around $400 million through an initial public offering at the end of 2023.
Trump Crypto Feud Heats Up With Cease-and-Desist Letter
Tensions between the competing factions of Donald Trump’s ever-growing crypto empire are ramping up, with a company owned in part by the president’s sons sending a cease-and-desist letter to the ...
Circle Founder Is a Billionaire as Crypto Firm Jumps After IPO
Circle Internet Group Inc. co-founder Jeremy Allaire saw his fortune surge to more than $1.9 billion Thursday after the company’s stock tripled in its first day of trading.
Crypto ‘kidnap’ mystery deepens as sources say alleged victim’s parents ‘received texts’ and didn’t know anything was wrong
Michael’s phone and his parents exchanged messages on WhatsApp,” said a source, although they pointed out it was possible the alleged kidnappers had been sending the messages so as not to raise ...