Dai Nippon Printing Co. surged the most on record after it announced plans for its largest-ever stock buyback following pressure from activist investor Elliott Management Corp. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow warnings issued for central Tokyo, Saitama
Japanese weather officials have issued heavy snow warnings for central Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture, located north of the capital. It's the first warning of its kind for central Tokyo since January 6, ... ( read original story ...)
SEC Intensifies Crypto Enforcement With Exchange Settlement
Digital asset platform Kraken agreed to stop offering so-called crypto staking services in the U.S. and pay $30 million in penalties.
Crypto industry fears a staking ban, as some turn to bitcoin: ‘It has always been on the safe side of regulation’
Some crypto industry participants fear that a charge brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against crypto exchange Kraken may lead to a ban on digital asset staking.
Japan govt to present next BOJ governor nominee on Feb 14 -sources
Japan's government is planning to present the new Bank of Japan governor nominee and two deputy governor nominees to parliament on Feb. 14, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on ...
Japan govt to present BOJ nominees to parliament on Feb 14 -lawmaker
Japan's government will present its nominees for the new central bank governor and two deputies to parliament on Feb. 14, Tsuyoshi Takagi, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's parliament affairs ...
Tokyo gets heavy snow alert as weather agency warns of disruptions
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's weather agency issued a heavy snow warning for central Tokyo on Friday amid fears the country's east could see snow-linked disruption over a wide area. It is the first such ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow warning issued for central Tokyo
Japanese weather officials have issued a heavy snow warning for central Tokyo and the Tama area in the western part of the capital. It's the first warning of its kind for central Tokyo since January 6 ... ( read original story ...)
You can now get Totoro and Catbus cookies in Tokyo for Valentine’s Day
The Studio Ghibli cookies and cakes are on sale for a limited time at Shiro Hige's Cream Puff Factory near Shimokitazawa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation stays elevated, keeps BOJ under pressure
Japan's wholesale prices in January rose 9.5% from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, adding to growing signs of inflationary strains that could keep the central bank under pressure to phase out ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin slips further below $23,000, and judge extends SBF’s bail restrictions: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Crypto Gives Way to Vanguard as ETFs Get ‘Back to Basics’
In their place were industry heavyweights like Vanguard Group — the world’s second-largest ETF manager. There was even a panel celebrating the industry’s oldest product: the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ticker SPY ).
Crypto tumbles as concerns over regulation intensifies
Bitcoin tumbled to a three-week low Thursday, as crypto exchange Kraken halted its staking program and agreed to pay $30 million to settle charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Crypto, Super Bowl LVII and why this year won’t be another ‘Crypto Bowl’
A Crypto.com commercial during last year's Super Bowl featured LeBron James and a 2003 version of himself sitting down for a heart-to-heart, with the younger James asking the elder: Is the hype too much? Am I ready? To which the elder replies: I can't tell ...
Philippines’ Marcos strikes defense, infrastructure deals in Tokyo, with eye on China
Japan, which invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II, has recently inked similar deals with Britain and Australia. ( read original story ...)
Pulling Japan out of deflation remains key challenge – Finance Minister Suzuki
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that pulling the economy out of deflation and achieving stable growth remain an important policy challenge.Suzuki made the comment in ... ( read original story ...)