The Bank of Japan is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 0.5% in its two-day monetary policy meeting which concludes later in the day.
America’s oldest bank looks to Japan amid global uncertainty
TOKYO -- Bank of New York Mellon is bolstering its Japan operations, seeing opportunities to make money as the country emerges from deflation and its people become more open to investing in the stock ...
Trump says he has has “potential deals” with India, South Korea, Japan
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has "potential" trade deals with India, South Korea and Japan as he seeks to convert his tariff policy into trade agreements. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo, Builders Vision back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings
Japan's Sumitomo and impact investment fund Builders Vision have invested in U.S.-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings, the latest move by manufacturers to boost production of the ... ( read original story ...)
Everywhere You Need to Go in Japan
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs. ( read original story ...)
Snake causes power outage, Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen services disrupted
Services were temporarily disrupted Wednesday on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line connecting Tokyo and Osaka after a snake t ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood quarterly profit jumps on crypto trading surge
Robinhood reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by robust crypto trading volumes from clients looking to hedge their positions.
Visa launches stablecoin payments in Latin America in major advance for crypto
Credit card giant Visa announced on Wednesday the launch of a new product that will let consumers pay with stablecoins in six countries, including Mexico and Argentina. The offering, which Visa developed along with the Stripe-owned startup Bridge,
The changing nature of crypto trading, according to Kraken’s co-CEO
Dave Ripley, co-CEO of Kraken, one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges talks to CNBC's Arjun Kharpal about the volatility in crypto markets, what President Donald Trump means for the ...
Here’s When ‘The Real Altseason’ Everyone’s Been Waiting for Will Kick Off, According to Crypto Analyst
A closely followed crypto analyst says that altcoins may start outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) once one key metric hits a pivotal level.
Record 3.7 M Crypto Tokens Dead—Did Meme Mania Kill Them?
Crypto Tokens flood markets; CoinGecko says 3.7 million have collapsed since 2021 as stablecoins approach a $240 billion cap.
Japan’s top brokerages warn on Trump uncertainty after jump in profits
TOKYO -- Four of Japan's largest brokerage groups reported a combined 57% increase in net profit for the year ended March 31, but there are signs that U.S. policy is having a chilling effect on the ...
The Newest Hotel in Osaka, Japan, Is in One of the City’s Most Impressive Buildings, With an On-site Onsen and an 11-acre Park Next Door
The hotel is in the buzzy Umekita neighbor, near Osaka Station and the new 11-acre Umekita Park. Entry-level rooms feel lavish, with walk-in closets, deep soaking tubs, and glass- ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG projects record profit as rising rates boost loan margins
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group expects record net profit for the year ended March under revised guidance it announced on Wednesday, as interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan lift ...
Yokohama Tire to Implement 10% Price Increase on U.S. Tires Starting May 1
According to Stan Chandgie, the Yokohama price increase is in response to the rise in costs associated with materials and finished goods. ( read original story ...)
New Trump-linked consulting firm launches in DC to navigate crypto, AI : ‘Trust, connected voice’
A new government relations firm with past ties to the Trump administration has launched in Washington, D.C., to advocate for clients in crypto and AI.