Japan plans to provide support for a low-emissions furnace at a steel subsidiary of JFE Holdings, guaranteeing up to 180 billion yen ($1.14 billion) in loans as part of a ...
Crypto.com lays off 12% of workforce in latest company to cite AI in job cuts
CEO Kris Marszalek said the layoffs were in "roles that do not adapt in our new world" as the company integrates enterprise-wide AI.
Avalanche says the best crypto products won’t feel like crypto
John Nahas argues the next phase of adoption will be driven by business outcomes, not consumers choosing favorite chains.
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.
Citigroup quietly cuts crypto stock price targets except one surprise pick
After lowering its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), Citigroup (NYSE: C) lowered the stock price targets on several cryptocurrency companies on March 19 ...
Bank of Japan holds steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty
The Japanese central bank maintained its policy rate at 0.75% against an uncertain backdrop of conflict in the Middle East and volatile energy markets.
Japan Finance Minister Continuing to Watch Yen Moves With ‘Sense of Urgency’
The finance minister acknowledged the likelihood of heightened speculative activity in currency markets as the Bank of Japan c ...
Veteran financier urges 20% crypto allocation as Bitcoin holds near $71K
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $71,288 after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. While the decision was widely expected, the confirmation removes a key layer of uncertainty for ...
AI, crypto industries dump millions into Illinois primaries to mixed results
Illinois' early primary shows the limits of the AI and cryptocurrency industries' spending power on shaping Congress.
Japan to spend nearly $63 billion in second phase of US investment, Nikkei reports
March 19 (Reuters) - Japan is expected to spend around 10 trillion yen ($62.72 billion) in the second phase of its $550 billion U.S. investment pledge, targeting projects such as next-generation ...
S&P 500 owner jumps into 24/7 futures for index on crypto exchange
The launch marks the first licensed perpetual derivative contract based on the index.
Exclusive: Polymarket acquires the startup Brahma, in effort to scale its crypto and DeFi infrastructure
The startup aims to help the prediction market platform become one of the biggest consumer-facing crypto companies.
Japan’s Best ETF Trade of 2026 Is Down 9% in a Month and Oil Is Just Getting Started
Providing investors with access to the Japanese stock market in a single trade, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ) was one of the best-performing developed-market funds through early 2026, ...
South Korea’s stocks lead gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge.
South Korea’s Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge.
Global market | Nikkei jumps nearly 2% as AI, chip stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei index surged on Wednesday, driven by technology stocks. Investors eased worries about rising oil prices, boosting market sentiment. Advantest and SoftBank Group saw significant gains.