Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset ...
Japan logs record 29.26 trillion yen current account surplus in 2024
Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever return ...
Bitcoin Hoarder’s Stock Soars 4,000% in Japan on Crypto Rally
The ripple effects of US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda are fueling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotelier’s pivot to stockpiling the cryptocurrency is delivering ...
Japan’s SBI Posts Record Crypto Profits; Aims for Nation’s First USDC Listing
The Japanese securities giant SBI has posted record crypto profits as it aims to become the first crypto exchange in the country to list USDC.
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 3.0% On Year In January
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.0 percent on year in January, the Bank of Japan said on Monday - coming in at 635.707 trillion ...
It’s crunch time for Japan’s Buffett-backed trading houses
TOKYO -- Japan's trading houses stand at a critical juncture less than two years after receiving a personal visit and endorsement from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
Early Crypto Traders Had Speedy Profit on Trump Coin as Others Suffered Losses
Some traders made tens of millions off a new cryptocurrency launched by President Trump and his sons. Many others lost out.
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Coinbase Class Action Lawsuit, Says Exchange Must Face Complaint in New York: Report
A federal judge is reportedly ruling that top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase must face a class action lawsuit in New York.
Experts Predict MIND of Pepe Could Be the Top AI Agent Crypto of 2025
MIND of Pepe (MIND) has raised $5.5 million in its presale. This strong funding shows that investors see potential in its unique approach to crypto and AI.
Here’s What Crypto’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Will Be in the Future, According to CryptoQuant CEO
The chief executive of market intelligence firm CryptoQuant is identifying a "killer" future use case for crypto assets.
Americans aged 60 plus lost over $1.6B to crypto scams in 2023, says FBI — here’s how to spot it now and protect your retirement savings
You can avoid them by researching carefully, watching for red flags, or simply steering clear of crypto investments to protect your funds.
Japan’s Ishiba shows how to work with Trump in first summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba went into his first summit meeting with US President Donald Trump amid concerns in Tokyo that Japan could be next in the firing line of US allies after Canada ...
Nikkei 225 forecast as yen soars; Softbank, Nissan, Honda earnings ahead
The Nikkei 225 index, which includes the biggest Japanese stocks, has remained under pressure this year as the Japanese yen and government bond yields rose. The index retreated to a low of ¥38,400, ...
Japan firms to log record profits — driven by finance and AI biz
Leading the growth is the financial sector, buoyed by the return of positive interest rates to Japan thanks to the Bank of Japan's rate hikes ...
US endowments join crypto rush by building bitcoin portfolios
Universities and charities pile in as prices rally on Donald Trump’s promise to make America a digital assets ‘superpower’ ...
Japan’s Seven Bank starts ATM service using face recognition
Named Face Cash, the new service enables depositors with Seven Bank or Shizuoka Bank to make deposits and withdrawals without cash cards or smartphones.