Suzuki Motor Corp's 91-year old chairman, Osamu Suzuki, is retiring, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. The chairman told some executives about his intention to retire, the Nikkei reported. A ... ( read original story ...)
Former BOJ executive calls for ‘genuine’ review of central bank stimulus
The Bank of Japan must abandon the view it can influence public perceptions with monetary policy and conduct a "genuine" review that takes a harder look at the rising cost of prolonged easing, said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso: First-quarter GDP will no doubt undershoot fourth-quarter
Japan's economy will likely deteriorate this quarter compared with the previous three-month period, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday, stressing the need to swiftly carry out planned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso says must keep issuing deficit-covering bonds until 2025
Japan's current fiscal situation means the country will likely be forced to keep issuing deficit-covering bonds at least until 2025, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday. TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso: Not thinking about easing fiscal discipline at all
NOT THINKING ABOUT EASING FISCAL DISCIPLINE AT ALL Aso: First-quarter GDP will no doubt undershoot fourth-quarter Japan’s economy will likely deteriorate this quarter compared with the previous ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Aso says not considering further fresh economic stimulus
Japan finance minister Aso says not considering further fresh economic stimulus Aso says no fresh stimulus measures being considered be ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Loses 10% of Value in 24 Hours, Crypto Down 14% Worldwide
Major cryptocurrencies have taken a hit and are down about 14% worldwide, led by Bitcoin, which represents about 60% of the market by value, CoinMarketCap reported. ( read original story ...)
Iran says it hopes S Korea, Japan will release $1 bil in blocked funds
Iran expressed hope on Tuesday that South Korea and Japan would agree to release about $1 billion of Iranian funds frozen in the two countries because of U.S. sanctions, but South Korea said it still ... ( read original story ...)
$200 Billion BTC Lost: Keep Your Crypto Safe From Beyond the Grave
Unhackable protection is only useful when you’re alive. Billions in crypto have been lost forever. Here’s how to protect your funds and your family. ( read original story ...)
State of Crypto: The US Government Keeps Mentioning Terrorism
Treasury Secretary has brought up crypto's use in terrorism three times. Lawmakers are likewise investigating any possible connection. ( read original story ...)
‘Nyan Cat’ flying Pop-Tart meme sells for nearly $600,000 as one-of-a-kind crypto art
NFT sales have taken off. Crypto art pieces can sell for millions of dollars online and the market is valued at $100 million. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby looks beyond borders on climate
The Japan Business Federation will lean on international collaboration as it pursues a carbon-neutral future, the top lobbying group's chairman told Nikkei in a recent interview, with the campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $50,000 as Fear Sweeps Through Crypto
Bitcoin’s losses accelerated, with prices tumbling below $50,000, as investors started to bail on the market’s frothiest assets. ( read original story ...)
Global Crypto Market Cap Doubled and hit $1.6T in February
According to data presented by Finaria.it, the global crypto market cap doubled in the last two months and hit $1.6trn in February. In 2013, the global crypto market cap amounted to $10.6bn, revealed ... ( read original story ...)
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor on adding crypto to company treasury
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, joined "Squawk Box" on Tuesday to discuss the company's decision to complete a billion dollar debt offering in order to buy more bitcoin. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $50,000 as Caution Sweeps Over Crypto
Bitcoin’s losses accelerated, with prices tumbling below $50,000, as investors started to bail on the market’s frothiest assets. ( read original story ...)