Buy-now-pay-later specialist Klarna Holding AB is considering Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan for lead banking positions for a potential initial public offering for 2025, ...
Nikkei Closes Lower as Japan Focuses on Economic Data Ahead of Earnings
The Nikkei Stock Average closed 0.4% lower at 41097.69 as falls in electronics makers offset gains in defense and machinery shares. Kawasaki Heavy Industries gained 10% and Komatsu climbed 3.7% while Tokyo Electron dropped 7.
Japan unit of credit card giant Visa suspected of unfair practice
The Visa unit is suspected of charging higher fees to credit card companies that did not use its network to check credit information, forcing them to stop using its rivals' networks or switch to using its networks,
Japan’s Kanda says officials need to respond if speculators cause excessive FX moves, Kyodo reports
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday he would have to respond if speculators cause excessive moves in the currency market and that there was no limit to how often authorities ...
Japan to provide $3.3 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of G7 support package
Japan to provide $3.3 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of a G7 initiative totalling $50 billion to support the country amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Bitcoin price rally to $65K fueled by ‘complete exhaustion’ from sellers — Glassnode
Bitcoin’s swift surge above $65,000 occurred after sellers’ “complete exhaustion” culminated with the German government emptying its BTC wallets.
Japan’s Kono Says Central Bank Needs to Raise Rates to Lift Yen
A prominent minister running Japan’s digital agency left the door open for a bid to become prime minister as he called on the central bank to increase interest rates to boost the value of the yen and ...
Trump picks crypto-friendly J.D. Vance as running mate, setting up pro-crypto ticket
On Monday, former president Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate and Vice President pick for November’s election.
Tokyo Electron Leads Japan Tech Selloff on China Chip Curb Fears
Tokyo Electron Ltd. shares tumbled by the most in three months after Bloomberg reported US discussions about using its most severe trade restrictions to curb China’s access to advanced semiconductor ...
Japan arranging to shoulder $3.3 billion in G7 loans for Ukraine
Japan is arranging to shoulder $3.3 billion in loans to Ukraine as part of support to be provided by Group of Seven members utilizing interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen as part of their sanctions over Moscow's invasion of its neighbor,
Japan’s Suzuki aims to cut vehicle weight of key model by 15% over a decade
Japan's Suzuki Motor said on Wednesday it plans to cut the weight of its small Alto hatchback by 15% over the next decade, aiming to reduce the vehicle's energy usage and employ those technology gains in other models.
Why Chainlink could be the next big winner in crypto’s rally
Arnold shared his insights on why Chainlink stands out. He pointed out that Chainlink is not just another new and shiny token; it has been around for a while and is steadily gaining traction. With over 680,
Mitsubishi Electric Receives Order for 84kV Dry Air Insulated Switchgear from Electric Power Company in Japan
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has received an order from Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc. (Osaka, Japan) for its 84kV dry air insulated switchgear, a ...
Metaplanet purchases additional $1.26M worth of Bitcoin as the crypto’s price rebound
Metplanet unveiled their latest Bitcoin purchase on July 16 after securing 21.88 Bitcoin worth over $1.2M. According to the statement, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin reserve grew to 225.61 as Google Finance ...
Has Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud left an impact on crypto market?
Aaron Williams shares advice on handling crypto volatility and ignoring regulatory noise for better investments.
Coinbase will not mention ‘crypto’ in five years: Avichal Garg, X Hall of Flame
Crypto is starting to become a “substrate that is going to touch a lot of things,” says Electric Capital co-founder Avichal Garg.