Japan’s economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated, indicating more strength in the recovery as the central bank parses data ahead of a policy decision later this month.Most Read from ...
Japanese Bank Officials Volunteer 30% Pay Cut For 3 Months After Ex-Worker Steals Money and Burns Client’s Home
In an extraordinary demonstration of corporate accountability, senior executives at Japanese banking giant Nomura have volunteered temporary pay cuts following allegations that a former employee ...
Japan grows more considerate to foreign residents with children
TOKYO -- Japan is adapting to the educational and child-rearing needs of Taiwanese, Indians, Bangladeshis and other foreigners living in Japan, whose economy and society are demanding a more ...
A $6.2m banana, a crypto empire and Trump’s potential conflicts
Trump's expanding business ventures have made it easier than ever for those hoping to influence US policy to steer money his way.
Bitcoin is booming. From ETFs to crypto-linked stocks, here are 3 ways to join the rally.
Bitcoin is expected to double to $200,000 next year. Investors can gain exposure directly through the token, or through ETFs and crypto stocks.
Japan to start CO2 storage exploratory drilling in 2025
TOKYO -- Japanese companies will start exploratory drilling next year for storing CO2 underground with the help of government subsidies totaling about 10 billion yen ($66.6 million), Nikkei has ...
Overseas wiring by Japan’s foreign workers looms over yen
The yen briefly strengthened to the 148 range to the dollar Tuesday, the highest level since mid-October. An anticipated rate cut in the U.S. and a likely rate increase in Japan have raised the ...
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’
Japan is facing a population crisis—so Tokyo, its largest city, will try to solve the problem with something new: a four-day work week.
These crypto altcoins are soaring even higher than Bitcoin. What to know about the top 3
Twelve of the top 20 cryptocurrencies, as ranked by market cap, are either keeping pace with Bitcoin or far surpassing it in overall returns.
Side jobs paid in U.S. dollars gain popularity in Japan
TOKYO - The renewed decline of the Japanese yen is fueling the popularity of side hustles in Japan that pay in U.S. dollars, as the domestic currency continues to be exposed to weakening factors such ...
Trump’s crypto team takes shape but questions remain over who will drive policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's crypto policy is taking shape with the announcement of a White House crypto czar and a new securities watchdog, but questions remain over who will drive policy and whether too many cooks could slow down changes.
How the SEC influenced the start of a crypto-backed super PAC
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of cryptocurrency company Ripple, says the major crypto-industry funded super PAC in the 2024 election was inspired by what he calls the SEC's "war on crypto."
Analysis-Trump’s crypto team takes shape but questions remain over who will drive policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's crypto policy is taking shape with the announcement of a White House crypto czar and a new securities watchdog, but questions remain over who will drive policy and whether too many cooks could slow down changes.
Crypto Scams: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
As with any asset, investors must be careful before dabbling in crypto. Crypto investments are prone to scams, in part because they are new and generate a lot of buzz that can rope people into schemes that they should, in reality, avoid. Plus ...
Crypto Lenders Emerge From the Ashes of Last Speculative Bubble
The speculative froth that helped to propel Bitcoin past $100,000 for the first time is spilling over into the long-battered crypto lending sector, with decentralized finance applications leading the way this time.
Bitcoin Skyrockets as Crypto Policies Evolve Amid SEC Drama and Fraudulent Activity
Bitcoin crosses the $100K mark fueled by renewed optimism from pro-crypto policy signals under Trump. Meanwhile, the industry faces turbulence with SEC leadership shifts and high-profile fraud cases.