The yen briefly strengthened to the 148 range to the dollar Tuesday, the highest level since mid-October. An anticipated rate cut in the U.S. and a likely rate increase in Japan have raised the ...
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’
Japan is facing a population crisis—so Tokyo, its largest city, will try to solve the problem with something new: a four-day work week.
These crypto altcoins are soaring even higher than Bitcoin. What to know about the top 3
Twelve of the top 20 cryptocurrencies, as ranked by market cap, are either keeping pace with Bitcoin or far surpassing it in overall returns.
Side jobs paid in U.S. dollars gain popularity in Japan
TOKYO - The renewed decline of the Japanese yen is fueling the popularity of side hustles in Japan that pay in U.S. dollars, as the domestic currency continues to be exposed to weakening factors such ...
Trump’s crypto team takes shape but questions remain over who will drive policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's crypto policy is taking shape with the announcement of a White House crypto czar and a new securities watchdog, but questions remain over who will drive policy and whether too many cooks could slow down changes.
How the SEC influenced the start of a crypto-backed super PAC
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of cryptocurrency company Ripple, says the major crypto-industry funded super PAC in the 2024 election was inspired by what he calls the SEC's "war on crypto."
Analysis-Trump’s crypto team takes shape but questions remain over who will drive policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's crypto policy is taking shape with the announcement of a White House crypto czar and a new securities watchdog, but questions remain over who will drive policy and whether too many cooks could slow down changes.
Crypto Scams: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
As with any asset, investors must be careful before dabbling in crypto. Crypto investments are prone to scams, in part because they are new and generate a lot of buzz that can rope people into schemes that they should, in reality, avoid. Plus ...
Crypto Lenders Emerge From the Ashes of Last Speculative Bubble
The speculative froth that helped to propel Bitcoin past $100,000 for the first time is spilling over into the long-battered crypto lending sector, with decentralized finance applications leading the way this time.
Bitcoin Skyrockets as Crypto Policies Evolve Amid SEC Drama and Fraudulent Activity
Bitcoin crosses the $100K mark fueled by renewed optimism from pro-crypto policy signals under Trump. Meanwhile, the industry faces turbulence with SEC leadership shifts and high-profile fraud cases.
Jasmy price prediction: 2 reasons why ‘Japan’s Bitcoin’ surged
What is the outlook of the Jasmy price after going parabolic this week? We explain whether the coin has more upside to go ...
Nikkei index snaps 4-day win streak on caution before U.S. jobs data
The Nikkei stock index snapped a four-day winning streak Friday on selling fueled by caution before U.S. jobs data, which is expected to offer clues on the direction of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Japan’s main opposition leader calls for gradual BOJ rate hikes
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates and continue phasing out its controversial stimulus programme, Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's biggest opposition party, told Reuters on Friday. He also ...
Trump Names New White House Czar for AI and Crypto
Good morning. Trump picks his new AI and Crypto czar. The European Central Bank is expected to cut rates faster. And there’s some waterfront property in New Zealand now available to foreign buyers. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy to sell forklift unit Logisnext
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is preparing to sell Tokyo-listed forklift unit Mitsubishi Logisnext, Nikkei learned Friday, as the group ramps up efforts to boost capital efficiency.
Japan Eyes Talks With Trump That Include Cutting Auto Tariffs
according to Japan’s Finance Ministry. “The US is currently in a period of government transition,” Iwaya said. “We must gather information and analyze it carefully to see what approach the new ...