Katsunori Tanaka spent most of his 19 years at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. scrutinizing Japan’s biggest banks as an equity analyst. Now he’s making money obsessing over much smaller lenders at his 48 ...
Trump-backed crypto project launches stablecoin
World Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by President Donald Trump, has launched a stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar.
US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer linked to North Korean money laundering
U.S. Treasury officials have lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer that the U.S. government previously said was used to launder $7 billion worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers.
Japan Go IPO Summit Provides Roadmap for Japanese Companies Seeking to List on U.S. Exchanges
Corporate management teams, venture capital, and private equity firms, and key advisors will get a comprehensive overview of the state of the U.S. IPO markets and secrets to success as a public ...
Metaplanet Brings Bitcoin Treasury to $293 Million With Latest Buy
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has bought more Bitcoin, brining its holdings to just over $293 million.
A Crypto Coder’s Invention Was Used by North Korean Hackers. Did He Commit a Crime?
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm is set to go on trial for conspiracy to commit money laundering; “You wouldn’t throw Tim Cook in prison because criminals use iPhones.” ...
Hilton expands and renovates hotels from New York to Osaka
This move includes the debut of LivSmart Studios by Hilton with properties in Kokomo, Indiana, and Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Japanese finance minister warns that the country has not yet dealt with deflation
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Japanese Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato mentioned that Japan had yet to combat deflation despite rising consumer prices and a surge in wages. Kato ...
Exclusive: crypto card issuer Rain raises $24.5 million in round led by Norwest Venture Partners
Rain, which issues debit and credit cards that let customers settle payments in stablecoins, has raised $24.5 million in a funding round led by AVAX token, to launch a Visa card that lets customers ...
Best Crypto to Buy Now After CPI Report Shakes Up Market
Looking for the best crypto to buy now? Discover why Dawgz AI is the top pick after the CPI report, with AI trading and staking rewards for high returns.
Is Washington losing its grip on crypto, or is it a calculated pivot to digital dominance?
Analysis Is the US retreating from its hardline stance on crypto? On Friday, the US Treasury Department lifted sanctions imposed on notorious crypto mixer Tornado Cash, once accused of washing ...
Japan’s Nikkei dips as looming US tariff deadline spurs caution
Japan's Nikkei share average declined for a third straight session on Monday as uncertainty ahead of a looming deadline for implementing additional U.S. tariffs sapped investor appetite for riskier ...
Japanese Stocks Fall Amid Fear Over U.S. Trade Policy
Japanese stocks ended lower as concerns about U.S. tariffs and domestic borrowing costs weighed on the market. Chip and bank shares led the declines. Kioxia Holdings dropped 5.9% and Sumitomo Mitsui ...
Japan Starts Fight Against Illegal Online Gambling Addiction
Japan is taking decisive action against illegal online gambling as addiction rates soar to unprecedented levels. On March 21, 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet approved a comprehensive ...
Japanese banks to stop issuing bills and checks for firms
Japan's banking industry is moving towards greater digitalization by bringing businesses onto an electronic settlement system and stop issuing checks and bills.
BOJ says to raise rates if price target to be achieved, despite losses on JGBs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its underlying inflation target is likely to be achieved, despite potential losses on its ...