China's technological capabilities may be advancing faster than previously thought, challenging U.S. dominance in AI, digital payments, reserve currency and global trade ...
Private Equity Investment In Japan Soars
Japan's share of all private equity and venture capital investments in Asia-Pacific grew in 2024 as the value of private equity deals targeting Japanese companies surged. Click to read.
Metaplanet eyes more Bitcoin by issuing 21 million shares to raise $745 million
Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet wants to raise 116 billion yen ($745 million) to buy Bitcoin. In what will be the largest capital raise ever in the country’s history, the company is ...
Japan’s Metaplanet Announces $745 Million Raise for Record Bitcoin Purchase
Metaplanet raises $745 million to bolster Bitcoin reserves, marking Asia's largest BTC equity funding. A bold step amidst yen devaluation.
Crypto Romances, Deceptions, And Due Diligence
Investment in crypto is poised to expand significantly with the new Administration in Washington. The investor due diligence recommended by experts.
Barack Obama’s Half-Brother Apologizes Over Crypto Scheme
The Kenyan-American businessman says "bad actors" convinced him to launch the meme coin, which crashed only hours after launching.
Japan’s GPIF to be allowed bid in bond auctions
Moves are underway that would allow Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, Tokyo to participate directly in government bond auctions, according to people familiar with the matter. GPIF, as the ...
Metaplanet plans to raise over $700M to buy Bitcoin
Japanese firm Metaplanet plans to raise roughly $745 million to fund Bitcoin purchases, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026 as part of its strategy to lead Japan’s Bitcoin renaissance. Japanese ...
Metaplanet Announces Historic Capital Raise of $745M to Acquire Bitcoin
Metaplanet Inc announced a landmark capital raise in the Asian equity market, aiming to significantly increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.
Bitcoin faces 60% chance of correction to $70k, says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX and legendary high–risk crypto trader, has warned that Bitcoin’s current bull market faces a 60% probability of a sharp correction to $70,000 before potentially ...
“The Worst Crypto Project?” XRP Vs. Bitcoin Sparks Fierce Debate Over Centralization And Ideology
The clash between Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos and XRP’s centralized ambitions exposes a stark divide in crypto’s evolution.
Ubisoft to shut down UK site, restructure others affecting 185 jobs
Ubisoft (EPA:UBIP), the largest video game maker in France, has announced the closure of its Leamington site in Britain and the restructuring of operations at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Stockholm, ...
Ubisoft to close UK site and restructure three others, affecting 185 staff
The decision is a part of efforts to prioritize projects and reduce costs to ensure long-term stability at Ubisoft, it said. Ubisoft has been plagued by delays and the underperformance of some key ...
Metaplanet Announces Largest Raise by an Asian-Listed Firm to Buy Bitcoin
Metaplanet issued 21 million shares through 0% discount moving strike warrants raising 116 billion yen ($745 million) to increase bitcoin treasury.
Seven & i mulls IPO of North American convenience store unit
Seven & I Holdings Co is considering an initial public offering of its North American convenience store subsidiary to raise cash to support a management buyout proposed by its founding family, sources ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls over 1% as chip-related shares track Nasdaq lower
Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Tuesday as heavyweight chip-related stocks tracked an overnight drop in the tech-heavy Nasdaq index in the U.S. but gains in bank shares helped the ...