The Bank of Japan will warn of uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs in a quarterly report due this month, but may offer a less gloomy view on the near-term hit to Japan's economy than three ...
Crypto payments for Thailand tourists: US, UAE, Japan and other countries that let you pay with Bitcoin, Ether, more
In a recently proposed initiative, the country announced intentions of launching a crypto sandbox for its tourists, who can convert their Bitcoin into real money and purchase goods and services.
Asian markets open: Japan inflation cools to 3.3%; Sensex opens weaker
Asian stock markets began Friday's session with modest gains, as a rally in global equities gained fresh momentum from strong US economic data that helped to ease concerns about a potential slowdown ...
Crypto’s Wild West Era Is Over
It also opens the door for crypto to leave the speculative Wild West and move into the financial mainstream. Companies like PayPal, Visa, and BlackRock are already building on blockchain rails. Now, they can do it with a legal framework behind them.
‘Crypto week’ is a turning point, for better or worse
Crypto week,” the legislative bonanza in DC, is being treated like a victory lap by some, and causing others to research subsistence farming in case the global economy collapses as a result (Not kidding.
S. Korea-U.S.-Japan talks in Tokyo
South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo (R) speaks during his talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi at the ...
Japan’s Kato Says Tariffs Not Right Tool to Fix Trade Imbalances
Japan told Group of 20 countries that tariffs aren’t the right way to fix imbalances, and that countries facing such situations need to address them through domestic efforts, according to Finance ...
Asian shares track Wall Street’s gain, yen slips ahead of Japan vote
Japanese markets dip after polls flag threat to PM Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition losing majority in Sunday’s election.
Asian shares track Wall Street higher, yen weak ahead of Japan vote
SYDNEY: Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Friday as still-strong U.S. economic data and robust corporate earnings offset tariff worries, while the yen headed toward a second successive week ...
Japan Inflation Eases, But BOJ Still Faces Policy Challenges
A slight easing in consumer inflation is welcome news for the Japanese central bank, but stubbornly high food prices will be of concern for policymakers.
Outrage as $1.8B ‘DGCX’ scam ringleader mocks victims: Asia Express
Outrage after ringleader of $1.8B DGCX fraud publicly mocks the intelligence of victims, and even the Infini hacker is long ETH! Asia Express ...
Crypto Payments for Tourists in Thailand: What Other Countries Accept Bitcoin?
Thailand's proposed crypto sandbox allows foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for local spending. Nations like El Salvador, Malta, UAE, Portugal, and Japan ...
Japan’s bond market under pressure as election triggers investor nerves
The bond market in Japan is cracking under pressure, and all fingers are pointing to one thing: the upcoming Upper House election on July 20.
Three crypto bills approved by the House. Why investors are hopeful.
U.S. crypto investors moved a step closer to getting more regulatory clarity after the House of Representatives voted to advance three pieces of crypto-related legislation on Thursday, with one of ...
House approves the GENIUS Act and two crypto-related bills
The House of Representatives voted to regulate digital currencies and protect their owners on Thursday during what many lawmakers called "crypto week." ...
Japan stocks risk turbulence as election jitters hit ruling party
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks could undergo a bout with volatility after Sunday's upper house election, market participants warn as the ruling coalition's voter support sinks, threatening its majority in ...