Japan Feb core machinery orders +7.7% mth/mth

Japan's core machinery orders rose a much stronger-than-expected 7.7% in February from the previous month, handily beating a 0.8% increase expected by economists in a Reuters poll, government data ... ( read original story ...)

Bitcoin ‘Halving’ Will Deal a $10 Billion Blow to Crypto Miners

For enthusiasts of Bitcoin, a once-every-four-years software update called the “halving” has long been held as one of the keys to propping up its value.This time around, it’s also set to trigger multibillion-dollar declines in revenue for the very companies that ensure the digital currency’s smooth functioning,

Crypto advocate John Deaton raises stakes in Senate race

Pro-crypto supporter Senator John Deaton has scored beyond the incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren by raising extra funds in the first-quarter statistical analysis of elections in this year. Based on the data in the public domain from the Federal Election Commission, the senator was able to raise $1.36M against Warren’s $1.1 million.

Osaka Expo legacy could bolster Kansai’s economy

The 2025 Osaka World Expo could significantly boost the economic importance of the Kansai region, the chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation said in a recent interview. The region accounts for ... ( read original story ...)