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Japan’s Nikkei set for best January since 1998 despite chip drag
Japan's Nikkei share average was set for its best January in 26 years, despite a decline for the benchmark index on Wednesday as chip-sector shares tracked overnight losses in U.S. peers. The Nikkei was up 7.
IMF sees Japan committed to flexible exchange rate
Japanese authorities are committed to a flexible exchange rate, which acts as a shock absorber and supports the Bank of Japan's monetary policy objective, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...
Japan’s Rakuten issues $1.8 billion of dollar-denominated 3-year senior notes
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese e-commerce conglomerate Rakuten Group said on Wednesday that it will issue $1.8 billion of U.S. dollar-denominated 3-year senior notes at an interest rate of 11.25%. The ...
SIM-swapping ring stole $400M in crypto from a US company, officials allege
The US may have uncovered the nation's largest "SIM swap" scheme yet, charging a Chicago man and co-conspirators with allegedly stealing $400 million in cryptocurrency by targeting over 50 victims in ...
Tokyo-based Sushi Ginza Onodera plans U.S. IPO at 1.07 million shares
Tokyo-based, 13-unit sushi chain Sushi Ginza Onodera is preparing for a U.S. initial public offering, with plans to sell 1.07 million shares of the Japanese restaurant chain for $7-$8 apiece, ...
Can Japan ETFs Keep Climbing in 2024?
Currency-hedged Japan ETFs, which neutralize the fluctuations of the Japanese yen, are up more than 45% over the past year.A combination of factors contributed to the rally. Last year, Warren ...
Could Japan’s CBDC End the Crypto Deadlock in the US?
Find out why the Bank of Japan has postponed a CBDC to at least 2026 amid news of US polarization over a digital dollar.
Japan PM Kishida: Will do ‘everything possible’ to bolster household income
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told parliament on Tuesday that they will do "everything possible" to bolster household income. The biggest mission for my administration is to revive the economy.
Another small restaurant chain is planning an IPO
Sushi Ginza Onodera, a Tokyo-based chain of 12 upscale sushi restaurants, has filed for an $8 million initial public offering in the U.S.
Japan to resolve CBDC issuance legalities by Q2 2024
Despite its global reputation as a “cash-based” society, Japan consistently takes a positive stance toward CBDC.
Why Crypto Could Swing The 2024 Election
Millions of crypto voters have emerged since the 2020 presidential election—and they are poised to play a pivotal role in 2024.
Analyst explains halving, potential for $240,000 bitcoin price impact
A bitcoin reward halving set for April 2024 could push the asset to new all-time price highs if the pattern of previous halvings repeats.
Bitpanda Crypto Exchange to Withdraw From Netherlands
May 29-31, 2024 - Austin, TexasThe biggest and most established global hub for everything crypto, blockchain and Web3.Register Now Crypto exchange Bitpanda will "off-board" Dutch residents from its ...
Crypto Market Shake-Up: 2 Cryptos to Buy and 1 to Sell
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The cryptocurrency market is continuing to evolve. Incredibly enough, ...
Stephen Pair from BitPay Shares Insights on Current Trends in Crypto Payments Ecosystem
Stephen Pair from Bitpay talked about the current state of crypto adoption and how the financial services sector can be enhanced with digital currency transactions. Stephen also talked about how ...