TOKYO -- Japan plans to hike fees for visa renewals, an official from the Immigration Services Agency told the lower house of parliament.
XRP News: Ripple’s Japanese Bank Pilots Just Showed 60% Cost Savings Using XRP Over SWIFT
Japanese financial institutions just presented live pilot data showing that cross-border payments using XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) settled 60% cheaper than SWIFT—and in under four seconds. The results came ...
6 of the Most Common Questions People Have Before Buying Crypto
It's not too late to get into crypto, as long as you have an investment strategy. Learn where to start, how much to invest, and which coins to buy.
Iran Turns Strait of Hormuz Into Bitcoin Toll Booth: Will Crypto Hit $100,000 Again?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has ridden a wild ride lately. It hit an all-time high of $126,198 in October before crashing to around $60,000 in early February. Amid rising global tensions, it has risen to ...
Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill
Japan plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, shifting them from a payment-based framework to one aligned with traditional ...
Analysis-crypto giant Kraken’s Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks
By Hannah Lang and Pete Schroeder April 10 (Reuters) - Crypto giant Kraken's landmark Federal Reserve master account comes with restrictions aimed at mitigating risks, but it - and others likely to ...
Japan advances bills to classify crypto as ‘financial products,’ lower tax rates
Japan’s cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to classify crypto as “financial products” to protect investors.
Japan Greenlights Bill to Regulate Crypto as Financial Instruments
Japan approved a bill to regulate crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, banning insider trading and raising penalties.
White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income
The White House argued that both large and small banks would benefit from the additional loan growth they projected, and that “a yield prohibition would do very little to protect bank lending, while ...
Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial instruments
The Japanese government amended the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on Friday to classify crypto assets as financial instruments. The amendment also bans insider trading and other activities ...
Japan’s Nikkei heads for 8-month weekly high on earnings optimism
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index surged on Friday and remained on course for its strongest weekly performance in eight months, as confidence in ...
Japan PM says to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May
Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non-Middle East ...
Nikkei Ends Lower on Yen Strength, Profit-Taking After Crossing 44,000
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Tuesday, dragged by a stronger yen and profit-taking after the index climbed past the key 44,000 mark earlier in the session. The Nikkei ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Price Compression Signals Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds
Nikkei 225 is consolidating after a strong rally, with foreign inflows supporting the bullish trend while sector weakness and geopolitical risks keep volatility high.
Assessing PayPay (NasdaqGS:PAYP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum In Japan’s Digital Finance Market
Key business mix and recent return snapshot With no single event driving headlines today, PayPay (PAYP) is drawing attention for its role in Japan’s digital finance market and a share price that last ...
Iran’s $7.8 billion crypto economy finds new way to grow after cease-fire
Iran is demanding oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz pay a toll in cryptocurrency, highlighting its importance to the Iranian regime and economy.