A quarterly “tankan” survey by the Bank of Japan showed business confidence among large manufacturers remained steady at 13, indicating an improved outlook for business conditions. A positive number indicates that more companies maintain an optimistic outlook on business conditions than those who feel pessimistic.
Ishiba’s win seen as a ‘positive development’ for Japan’s banking sector: Goldman Sachs analyst
Makoto Kuroda, Japan financials analyst at Goldman Sachs, says incoming Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is seen as the "continuity candidate who is less inclined to interfere with the ...
Japan market sell-off is a result of Ishiba’s LDP election win and capital reallocation towards China: Analyst
Mio Kato of Lightstream Research sees the recent Japan market sell-off as an overreaction. He has a constructive view on Japan's IPO pipeline and says the valuations of these companies look attractive ...
Tokyo recovers some losses as most Asian markets rise
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, recovering some of the losses suffered in the previous day's rout, as the yen weakened against the dollar, while most other Asian markets started the day on a positive note ...
Bitcoin price drops below $64k amid fears of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike
In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has experienced significant volatility, culminating in a notable drop below the $64,000 mark after a bullish attempt that saw it surge above $66k. Notably, this decline,
Crypto leaders express concern as Trump courts the digital assets industry
Despite the fervor surrounding former president Donald Trump's campaign to woo the crypto community, Ethereum and Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has criticized the Trump family’s decision to ...
Nikkei’s Message to Japan’s New Leader: Higher Taxes Are Bad for Stocks
The Nikkei Stock Average saw its largest tumble in eight weeks on fears of higher taxes under Japan’s incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as well as on a stronger Japanese yen.
The 5 Best Crypto-Friendly Banks Evaluated for 2024
The best crypto-friendly banks, such as Mercury, U.S. Bank, and Chase, allow seamless crypto transactions in licensed exchanges Read our guide to learn more.
Bitcoin bros feel betrayed by Trump’s new crypto platform
Former President Donald Trump announced his new crypto platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) on Monday, with limited signups open to accredited ...
Donald and Eric Trump reveal their plan for an American (financial) revolution — with a crypto launch
Son, Eric Trump spoke with The Post today to clarify and explain the potentially revolutionary strategy behind his company’s latest major expansion: World Liberty Financial.
XRP erases recent gains, but Ripple CEO optimistic on crypto market cap growth by end of 2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse offers his $5 trillion prediction for the market capitalization of crypto in 2024.
Crypto owners evenly split between Harris, Trump: Poll
Americans who own cryptocurrency support Vice President Harris and former President Trump in equal numbers, according to new Morning Consult polling conducted on behalf of crypto exchange Coinbase.
Crypto investment products witness $1.2 billion inflow as monetary policy expectations linger
Last week's inflows were the highest recorded since July, stirred by growing expectations of "dovish monetary policy in the US" and the SEC’s approval of options trading for BlackRock's iShares ...
Japan’s FSA to review cryptocurrency regulations, paving way for tax cuts and crypto ETFs
Japanese regulators will review the nation’s cryptocurrency regulations, which could lead to tax cuts for the sector and make way for the launch of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the nation.
‘Rain and hellfire’: Crypto firm’s ex-employees steal data to start ‘counterfeit’ rival
In an alarming, “brazen theft,” a new lawsuit filed last week in California alleges that several contractors and employees at Swan Bitcoin coordinated to steal “highly proprietary code” to establish a rival firm now called Proton Management.
Crypto Bros 2024
Given how tight the election is, both major presidential candidates are making a play for the donations and votes of crypto fans.