SoftBank Group, which is a Japanese investment firm, primarily investing in technology, booked a surprise net loss of 369.2 billion yen ($2.4 billion) or Rs 20,850 crore in the October-December ...
Japan formally requests exemption from Trump tariffs
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday Japan has formally asked the United States for an exemption of Trump administration 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Who Is Alexander Vinnik? Trump Swaps Russian Crypto Kingpin for US Teacher
Following the release of Fogel, there was speculation that the detained Russian the Kremlin said he had been swapped for was Alexander Vinnik, who had pleaded guilty in a San Fran ...
Coinbase and Base: Is crypto just becoming traditional finance 2.0?
The future of crypto looks more like Facebook's abandoned Diem project than the cypherpunk ethos that Bitcoin started with 16 years ago.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai Set to Open its Doors this March
Experience Sakai's vibrancy at Japan's First Dorsett Hotel overlooking the stunning Sakai harbour Osaka, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - February 12, 2025) - Following the success of the G7 summit at Hotel ...
Japan’s Game House gumi to Acquire ¥1 Billion in Bitcoin and Join BTC Staking
Japanese game developer and publisher gumi Inc. announced its plan to invest one billion Japanese yen (approximately $6.6 million) in Bitcoin.
Best Crypto To Buy Now As Sam Altman Rejects $97.4B OpenAI Takeover Bid By Elon Musk
What are the best cryptos to buy now as the spotlight returns to AI tokens after Sam Altman rejected a $97.4B bid by Elon Musk to buy OpenAI?
JX Advanced Said to Plan March Listing in $3 Billion Tokyo IPO
JX Advanced Metals Corp. is planning to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime section on March 19 after a share sale that may raise up to ¥460 billion ($3 billion) for its owner, according to ...
Japan Regulator Warns Regional Banks on Risks of Repackaged JGBs
Japan’s financial regulator urged the country’s regional banks to pay closer attention to the risks of investing in so-called repackaged government bonds, which are gaining popularity, a person ...
Trump’s crypto company launches strategic ‘token reserve’
World Liberty Financial, the new crypto platform in which President Donald Trump holds a financial stake, announced that it was unveiling a strategic token reserve designed to bolster Bitcoin, ...
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as region continues watching Trump’s latest tariffs
Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, as regional markets continued to watch President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation.
Japan seeks exemption from U.S. aluminum and steel tariffs
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Wednesday requested that its steel and aluminum products be exempted from 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, trade minister Yoji Muto said.
BOJ Governor Ueda says food inflation in Japan may not be temporary
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will conduct monetary policy bearing in mind there are risks that food prices may continue to be high and affect people's inflation ...
AI dominated this year’s Super Bowl ads, but crypto’s eye is on Wall Street
The $3.16 trillion crypto industry has been shifting its focus to Wall Street, making retail adoption — and Super Bowl ad spend — less of a priority, one expert says.
Japan ministry worker loses sensitive files on night out
A Japanese finance ministry employee on a night out with colleagues lost documents containing the personal data of 187 people suspected of drug smuggling, local media say.
Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Said to Weigh IPO as Soon as This Year
BitGo Inc. is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a flood of crypto companies anticipating more support for their plans from regulators.