TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 4% on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street as Microsoft led a rebound in tech shares after delivering forecasts that eased fears about the ...
Bank of Japan rate hike sparks global market fears
The Bank of Japan’s upcoming benchmark rate decision meeting on the 18th–19th is widely expected to raise interest rates. Concerns over potential market shocks originating from Japan are clashing with ...
Japan conducts massive yen-buying intervention, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan conducted massive yen-buying, dollar-selling market intervention in New York markets on Thursday, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing market sources. U.S.
Japan chip industry gets back to work after Kumamoto quake
KUMAMOTO, Japan/TOKYO -- Japanese chip industry facilities affected by the earthquake that rocked the Kumamoto area on Tuesday are already beginning to restart one by one, as quake-resistant ...
Nikkei 225 falls hard: did Alphabet reveal AI boom’s most expensive flaw?
Short the index exposure via EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) to express the risk-off move and avoid single-name blowups. Key Risk: US chip/platform earnings confirm AI demand is still accelerating and ...
Japan Crypto: Gumi’s $18.3M Altcoin Fund Signals Yield-First Crypto Shift
In Japan crypto news, Japanese game developer Gumi is launching an $18.3M crypto asset fund with SBI Financial Services, and the strategy goes well beyond parking cash in Bitcoin. The fund will ...
JPMorgan issues blunt warning on crypto’s future
JPMorgan analysts said a delayed U.S. crypto market structure bill could weaken public blockchain networks by allowing tokenization to migrate onto traditional financial infrastructure instead.
JPMorgan says fading Clarity Act odds weigh on crypto outlook
The bank said deteriorating prospects for U.S. market structure legislation remove a key catalyst for digital assets, even as tokenization and institutional adoption advance.
Crypto firms still undervalue operational excellence
Banks, fintechs, payment companies, brokers and asset managers don’t really purchase technology; they purchase reliability.
Bank Of Japan Preview: The Slow Path To Higher Rates
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged on 31 July after last month’s 25bp hike to 1.00%. While some see scope for a faster tightening cycle and an October hike, we doubt any modest ...
Gumi, SBI launch ¥3 billion crypto fund as Japan opens door to spot ETFs
gumi Inc., a Japanese gaming and blockchain company, has joined with a financial group, SBI, to launch SBI Crypto Fund I. It will begin operating on August 1, 2026. The fund is aiming for 3 billion ...
Crypto News Today (July 29): BTC Loses $64K Following FOMC, Tether Expands into Africa, and the US Targets Iran’s Crypto
Bitcoin climbed -0.5% overnight, dropping below $64,000 following yesterday’s FOMC meeting, in which a rate hike wasn’t announced but SEC Chair Paul Atkins hinted at hikes to come, causing a slight ...
Nikkei 225 Rises 0.6% at the Close
Bank of Japan's hawkish stance overshadowed geopolitical jitters, sending the Nikkei to its highest close in weeks.
Apple Sued After Alleged Fake Crypto Wallet App Cost Users $1.8 Million
Three investors allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app listed in Apple’s App Store caused approximately $1.8 million in Bitcoin losses.
Japanese game developer launches Bitcoin, altcoin fund with SBI
Japanese game developer Gumi will launch a 3 billion yen Bitcoin and altcoin fund with SBI Financial Services as it expands its XRP-centered crypto business.
Japan PM instructs ruling party to proceed with temporary sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her intention to proceed with a sharp two-year cut on an 8% sales tax on food items, a senior ruling party official said on Thursday, a move that would ...