Hillhouse Investment has appointed Tomohiro Kikuta, a former partner at Bain Capital, to spearhead its expansion efforts in Japan amid a significant rise in deal-making activities, two people with ...
Hedge Funds Pivot to Selling Euro Against Yen on Japan Rate Bets
They are betting the Japanese currency will advance further amid rising market speculation that the Bank of Japan will raise rates by a quarter point this month. Hawkish comments from BOJ Governor ...
Japan tech companies scramble to comply with EU cybersecurity laws
TOKYO -- Japanese tech companies like NEC and Mitsubishi Electric are struggling to keep up with cybersecurity regulations being enacted in the European Union, putting themselves at risk of being ...
Japan services PMI revised higher to 50.5 in November amid growth in new orders
The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised upward to 50.5 in November 2024 from a flash reading of 50.2. The latest result followed October's four-month low of 49.7, boosted by the fifth ...
Bitcoin Churns Near $96,000 as Crypto Awaits Trump’s Next Step
Cryptocurrency speculators kept Bitcoin in sight of the landmark $100,000 level in anticipation of further steps to support the sector by US President-elect Donald Trump.
Looking to invest in crypto? Avoid these 4 common pitfalls.
Trump's reelection has sparked a new wave of interest in cryptocurrency. Here are 4 beginner mistakes to avoid.
Ishiba Lukewarm on Japanese Crypto Tax Reform and Bitcoin ETF Approval
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed “caution” about scrapping Japan’s crypto tax law in favor of a capital gains system. Read more!
Perianne Boring among contenders to lead agency involved with crypto in Trump admin
President-elect Trump is weighing candidates to lead the CFTC in his administration, with the agency set to play a key role in regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Trump’s re-election helps brings crypto boom: November sees record trading volumes
November’s re-election of Donald Trump has helped bring myriad benefits for the crypto industry, with crypto exchanges reporting their strongest monthly trade volume performance in three years.
The Japanese Yen Is Flashing A Major Warning To Global Markets
The Japanese yen is strengthening as markets anticipate a Bank of Japan rate hike, potentially causing global market disruptions. Read more to see my thoughts.
Japanese workers face less demand in Singapore, Vietnam
Job postings geared toward Japanese workers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea and India together fell 16% on the year in the July-September quarter, data compiled by ...
Founder of Failed Crypto Lender Celsius Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud on Tuesday in one of the highest-profile criminal cases to emerge from the 2022 collapse of the crypto markets.
Crypto industry anticipates regulatory clarity as SEC chair steps down
Gary Gensler's decision to step down as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20 has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency world, igniting conversations about the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
Ishiba goes cold on crypto tax reform — opposition warns gap between US and Japan getting ‘wider and wider’
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba is uninterested in lowering crypto taxes for a hard-squeezed populace, as per comments made on Monday during a Q&A period at the House of Representatives plenary session.
U.S. government’s potential Bitcoin acquisition could ignite global crypto adoption
Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson, along with Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon, Chief Commercial Officer at XBTO, explored the implications of the U.S. government acquiring one million BTC over five years, including the broader influence on adoption and market dynamics.
Crypto mogul who ate a $6.2 million banana gives Trump an $18 million payday
A Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur who paid more than $6 million for a banana duct-taped to a wall has purchased $30 million in crypto tokens from a Donald Trump-backed venture. TRON founder Justin Sun, who ate his $6 million conceptual-art banana after ...