The likelihood of Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes and further Federal Reserve cuts will drive the yen's recovery, some say. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s Bull Run Cannot Overshadow The Work That Remains For Crypto Policy Advocates
Bitcoin is on a bull run, but significant work remains for crypto advocates . Photothek via . Since the election results that will see former President Donald Trump re ...
Yen Bulls Lie in Wait for US-Japan Yield Gap to Shrink Next Year
After two straight years seeing bets on a yen rebound turn into the cold reality of further declines, some strategists reckon third time will be the charm for Japan’s beleaguered currency.
The Unexpected Café Culture Quirk American Tourists Will Have To Adjust To While In Tokyo
This is the rude awakening many Westerners experience on their first visit to Tokyo: Most cafes don't open until later in the morning, sometimes as late as 11 a.m. You may luck out with a global chain like Starbucks or Tully's, ( read original story ...)
Japan finances Basrah Refinery Upgrade Project
The Iraqi Finance Ministry and the JICA inked a loan finance deal on Sunday for the sixth phase of the Basrah refinery development project.
So Long As Bitcoin Is The Noisy Price Story, It Won’t Ever Be Money
If you embrace the narrative that bitcoin’s surge is of the early days kind, then you’re by definition embracing what’s similarly true, that bitcoin will never be money.
The crypto industry plowed tens of millions into the election. Now, it’s looking for a return on that investment
The cryptocurrency industry’s leading super PACs plowed $131 million into congressional races in this cycle to help elect dozens of pro-crypto lawmakers to Congress, while individual billionaires with crypto interests spent millions to help return Donald Trump to the White House.
An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’
The National Commission of Digital Assets is the agency in charge of regulating crypto in El Salvador, the first nation to accept Bitcoin as legal tender.
Thousands of Santas take part Tokyo parade to raise money for children with illnesses
Under the blue Tokyo sky, thousands of people put on their red and white outfits as they took part in the city's Santa parade on Sunday, walking approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) to raise money to support children with illnesses. ( read original story ...)
North Korean State Media Issues Japan Warning: ‘Impossible To Sit Idly By’
"This is another example of Japan's renewed fervor and war fever heating up to the extreme," Pyongyang's KCNA news agency said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says he won’t get meeting he sought with president-elect Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday that a face-to-face meeting he had sought with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump would not go ahead. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo company employees nabbed for unauthorized FX trading
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested four company employees for allegedly engaging in FX trading without registering with the government. The men are believed to have collected a total ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to close Israeli OTR tire plant by year-end
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. disclosed plans to close its off-the-road tire plant in Hadera, Israel, by the end of the year, citing increased logistics and operating costs. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Exceeds Investment Sale Targets
Yokohama Rubber Co (JP:5101) has released an update. Yokohama Rubber Co. has successfully surpassed its target by raising over ¥70 billion from ... ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto Wallets 2024: Reviews, Comparisons, and Security Tips
Explore the best cryptocurrency wallets to compare the best fees, security measures, perks, and more to find the best cryptocurrency wallet for you.
Crypto Prices Cool as Fed Chair Jerome Powell Strikes Ambiguous Tone on Future Monetary Policy Choices
After nearly two weeks of explosive gains, crypto prices briefly cooled on Thursday and into Friday, possibly due to a speech delivered by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.