The Bank of Japan kept its main interest rate unchanged today, hiking its inflation and growth forecasts while also flagging "high uncertainties" from US President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Crypto Market on Edge As BoJ Follows US Fed on Interest Rate Cuts
The crypto market has displayed signs of decline after the Bank of Japan and US Federal Reserve opted to maintain current interest rates.
Japan Holds Rates, China Crypto Crime in Korea and More
Bank of Japan holds rates, Korea cracks down on crypto fraud, and Trump's report briefly outlines a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework.
White House in crypto policy report calls for SEC action, new legislation
A cryptocurrency working group formed by President Donald Trumpon Wednesday outlined the administration's stances on market-defining crypto legislation and called on the U.S. securities regulator to ...
Asian markets open: Japan’s Nikkei rises 0.21%, Sensex to open down
Asia-Pacific stock markets began Thursday’s session with a mixed and cautious performance, as investors assessed the impact of new US tariffs on South Korea and eagerly awaited the outcome of the Bank ...
Bank of Japan Stands Pat But Raises Price Forecasts
The central bank held its overnight call rate target steady at 0.5%, where it has remained since its last hike in January.
BOJ decision live: Japan’s central bank could take ‘wait-and-see’ approach
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep short-term interest rates steady at 0.5% and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook. Thursday's decision is coming after Tokyo's trade deal ...
Japan’s FX reserve account reaps record surplus in FY2024
Japan logged a record surplus of $36 billion from a special government account for foreign exchange reserves in the last fiscal year through March, thanks to solid returns on foreign assets which were ...
White House unveils crypto policy ‘roadmap’ meant to usher in ‘golden age’
White House officials billed the 160-page document as "the most comprehensive piece of work on digital assets that's ever been produced."
Man Who Marketed Pablo Escobar-Branded Crypto And Flamethrower Pleads Guilty To Fraud
Olof Kyros Gustafsson, also known as “El Silencio,” has pled guilty to charges related to marketing products he never delivered, based on licensing rights tied to the late narco-terrorist.
Week In Review: Osaka Enters $445 Million Deal For 2 Hearing Loss …
Summary Shionogi optioned rights for two candidates targeting cochlear synaptopathy, including one that is poised to start a Phase II trial. XtalPi raised US$126.8 million in a Hong Kong IPO, the ...
Blue Origin sets the date for controversial crypto billionaire’s $28M trip to space
Four years after he bid $28 million for a space trip, crypto billionaire Justin Sun is due to fly on Blue Origin's rocket ship on Sunday.
A chef’s Japanese heritage and travels to Peru inspire Konpa Nikkei in Corona del Mar
Makinui, or wraps, are also available stuffed with fresh ingredients and wrapped in rice and nori. Makinui citron is filled with salmon sashimi, pickled cabbage, avocado and lilikoi amarillo that ...
Sanseito aims for 25 to 30 seats in Japan’s next election, leader says
TOKYO -- Winning 25 to 30 seats in Japan's next lower house election is a "realistic" goal for Sanseito, party leader Sohei Kamiya told Nikkei in a recent interview.
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: Peru and Yamagata University Joint Press Conference 248 New Nasca Geoglyphs Discovered Using AI-Supported Surveys
The total number of figurative geoglyphs has reached 893. OSAKA, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2025 / On July 28, 2025 (Monday), at the Peru Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Professor Masato ...
White House to release highly anticipated crypto policy report
The report will lay out what rules and laws should be enacted to advance the policy goals of President Trump's pro-crypto White House.