Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has boosted its Bitcoin portfolio, purchasing an additional 20.38 Bitcoin valued at $1.2m.
Crypto Researcher Expects Gensler To Resign Before Term Ends Amid Biden’s Exit
Gary Gensler has become one of the most notorious names in the crypto space due to his enforcement-first approach toward regulating digital assets, and with Biden's exit, his future as the SEC chair ...
Japan ruling party executive urges BOJ to clarify rate-hike resolve, Nikkei says
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan should more clearly indicate its resolve to normalise monetary policy, including through steady interest rate hikes, senior ruling party official Toshimitsu Motegi ...
Tokyo woman arrested over death of 102-year-old mother
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police on Monday arrested a 70-year-old woman over the death of her 102-year-old mother in the city of Kunitachi, Tokyo. Yoko Komine, who is unemployed, allegedly strangled her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop amid US presidential race uncertainty
Tokyo stocks fell Monday as investors unloaded shares amid growing uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. presidential election aft ... ( read original story ...)
I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra
Wiser after her maiden Olympics appearance in Tokyo, Indian table tennis star Manika Batra on Monday said she is focused on taking one match at a time in the upcoming Paris Games and a medal will not ... ( read original story ...)
‘No choice but to go home’: Tokyo-Osaka bullet train halt disrupts tourists’ schedules
who was supposed to return to the Osaka head office of her company by Shinkansen after a business trip in Tokyo, booked a flight departing Haneda Airport shortly past noon instead of waiting for the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Traders Bullish as Biden Bows Out of US Presidential Race
While Bitcoin prices briefly dipped in the immediate aftermath of US President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election, the mood among crypto traders and fans has remained buoyant.
Japan’s Nikkei extends falls as chip-related stocks tumble
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Monday, extending its decline to a fourth session, as chip-related stocks tumbled after their Wall Street peers closed sharply lower at the end ...
Japan’s budget request to exceed $698 billion for fourth straight year, draft shows
Japanese ministries' budget demand for the next fiscal year is likely to exceed 110 trillion yen ($698 billion) for the fourth straight year, according to a government draft seen by Reuters, as ...
Seat sale alert: Cebu Pacific offers ‘P1’ Osaka flights
MANILA - Cebu Pacific said on Monday that it is offering flights to Osaka, Japan, for as low as P1 one-way base fare. The Osaka promo fare is on offer until July 31, but does not include other fees ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s budget request to exceed $698 bln for fourth straight year, draft shows
Japanese ministries' budget demand for the next fiscal year is likely to exceed 110 trillion yen ($698 billion) for the fourth straight year, according to a government draft seen by Reuters, as expected interest rate hikes boost debt-servicing costs. ( read original story ...)
Leaders of Australia and Japan react to Biden dropping out of 2024 US presidential race
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday paid tribute to President Joe Biden after his decision to drop out of 2024 US presidential race. ( read original story ...)
Accident halts Tokaido Shinkansen services between Hamamatsu and Nagoya
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services were briefly suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya stations Monday following a derailment incident involving a maintenance train. Central Japan Railway, also ... ( read original story ...)
5 crypto scams to know before you start trading coins
Crypto markets are also less regulated in general, so it's easier for bad actors to maliciously influence prices and take advantage of unsuspecting investors. For these reasons, i
Japanese Yen declines despite rising odds of BoJ raising interest rates
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains weak on Monday, extending its losing streak to a third consecutive session. Traders are gearing up for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policy meeting next week, where an ...