Japan's three megabanks raised their loan-loss provisions due to concerns that a prolonged US-Israel war with Iran could hamper global economies.
LDP wants Japan to compete with dollar stablecoins in Asia
Japan's LDP proposes rules for crypto ETF trading and yen stablecoins to counter dollar dominance.
Dollar Likely to Weaken Toward 1,400 Won Level Over Next 12 Months
The dollar was likely to weaken toward the 1,400 won level over the next 12 months, MUFG Bank said.
Japan defense chief rejects China’s militarism claims
Japan's defense chief rejected China's "new militarism" claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its military. ( read original story ...)
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country. The endangered birds took off from their wooden cages Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo becomes first foreign partner in US Genesis AI project
Japan becomes the first foreign partner in Trump's Genesis Mission, committing $1B over five years to joint AI research. ( read original story ...)
Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction. ( read original story ...)
‘Reality check’ for Japan as Britain’s funding shortfall threatens fighter jet project
Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women’s night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match. ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka’s fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals
Anna Kalinskaya of Russia advances to the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. She defeated Anastasia Potapova of Austria 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) on Monday. ( read original story ...)
‘The Anti-Crypto Army Was Defeated,’ Says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Credits Trump For The Win
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse celebrated on Thursday the defeat of the so-called “Anti-Crypto Army,” a group he accused of opposing innovation and protecting a “broken” financial system. Garlinghouse ...
Jamie Dimon calls Coinbase CEO ‘full of s–t,’ vows to fight crypto-friendly bill in Congress
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon slams Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and vows an all-out industry fight against the crypto-friendly CLARITY Act in Congress.
Why Amy Lee, the niece of Singapore’s first prime minister, helped launch a crypto-friendly bank
Singapore Gulf Bank comes from a partnership between the Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund.
Strategy Slides 6%, Coinbase Drops 5% as Saylor’s First Bitcoin Sale in Nearly 4 Years Triggers Crypto Selloff
Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR | MSTR Price Prediction) are down 6% in early Monday trading, while Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares are off 5%. The selloff follows a weekend SEC filing showing Strategy ...
Japan’s ruling party pushes crypto ETFs, yen-denominated stablecoins
A group of lawmakers within Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are seeking reforms to the country's cryptocurrency taxation system, as well as support for initiatives for the development and ...
SoftBank Has Ousted Toyota As Japan’s Most Valuable Company, Thanks To Masayoshi Son’s AI Bet — And Retail Is Paying Attention
Investors are buying into SoftBank on the prospect of windfall gains from the upcoming listing of two of its key portfolio firms, OpenAI and SB Energy.