Category: Japan
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SBI’s crypto arm to support USDC as Japan softens stablecoin rules
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Cryptocurrency, the Japanese SBI Financial Company, is preparing to offer support to Circle USDC Stablecoin, while local organizers have diluted Stablecoin. On March 4, SBI VC Trade Declare Complete the first registration related to Stablecoin transactions, allowing the company to start processing USDC (USDC) transactions. After getting full registration, you…
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Top New Crypto to Buy as Japan Considers Approving Bitcoin ETFs
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Japan is a major shift in its position on the cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA), which has imposed a 55 % sharp tax on encryption income, is now considering reducing it to 20 % more manageable. In addition, Japan explores the approval of the investment funds circulating in Bitcoin,…
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Japan Tech Selloff Extends as DeepSeek Pressures AI Stocks
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(Bloomberg)-The shares of Japanese companies related to conductors, including Advantest Corp. And Disco Corp. Most of them read from Bloomberg Advantest, which supplies the laboratories of Nvidia Corp, has decreased by up to 11 %, heading to a 18 % decrease for two days, which is more than that since…
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Bank of Japan Is Set to Raise Interest Rates, Trump Permitting
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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s first few days in the White House. Author of the article: Bloomberg…
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Investors Shift Focus to India, Japan as China Slows: Report
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Investors shift focus to India and Japan as China slows worldwide Emerging markets China is witnessing a radical shift in investment flows, with both institutions and individual investors adjusting their allocations away from China and towards markets such as India and Japan, according to a recent report by Franklin Templeton.…
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Bitcoin Reserve Idea Sparks Cautious Response From Japan PM: Report
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This article is also available in Spanish. According to another a report By Japanese currency publication CoinPostJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to create a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. Ishiba is hesitant about Bitcoin reserve plans While some policymakers in Japan are calling…
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MP Satoshi Hamada Urges Japan To Take Action
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This article is also available in Spanish. In a notable development in the cryptocurrency space, Japanese Member of Parliament Satoshi Hamada has urged his government to create a strategic reserve for Bitcoin, bringing Japan in line with a growing global trend where countries like the United States explore similar initiatives.…
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Japan Union Head Calls for Government to Accelerate Wage Efforts
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business The head of the Japan Metalworkers Union urged the government to accelerate efforts to raise wages, while expressing concern about early tightening steps by the central bank. Article writer: Bloomberg News Erika Yokoyama and Akemi Terukina Posted on December 10, 2024 • 3 minutes read You…
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Japan Union Head Calls for Government to Accelerate Wage Efforts
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business The head of the Japan Metalworkers Union urged the government to accelerate efforts to raise wages, while expressing concern about early tightening steps by the central bank. Article writer: Bloomberg News Erika Yokoyama and Akemi Terukina Posted on December 10, 2024 • 3 minutes read You…
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Japan Police Nab Online Gamblers Using New Tech
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Japanese authorities are strengthening their campaign against illegal cryptocurrency gambling among local players, especially those registered at licensed offshore casinos. According to multiple sources, the local police reported Capture local players From offshore casinos using a crypto tracker. The Asahi Shimbun and Nikkei reported that authorities referred 10 people in…
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Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Hints at Potential December Move
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0.25% at its policy meeting today, while signaling increased confidence in the economic outlook that could pave the way for further monetary tightening as early as December. Link to the Bank of Japan’s official statement and economic outlook…
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Yen Drops as Japan Election Unnerves Investors: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business The yen fell to its lowest level in almost three months after Japan’s ruling coalition failed to win a majority in parliament in elections over the weekend. The price of crude oil fell after Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil facilities were avoided. Article writer: Bloomberg News…
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Will Japan Launch Bitcoin And Ethereum Crypto ETFs? Key Industry Group Pushes for Approval
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In a recent move to boost the growth of cryptocurrency investment products in Japan, a coalition of Japanese companies has done so Recommended Any upcoming ETFs in the region should focus on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This recommendation comes as Japan debates whether to follow the United States and…
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Newsquawk Week Ahead: US Retail Sales, ECB, inflation from Japan, NZ, UK and Canada
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Sun: Chinese Inflation Mon: OPEC MOMR, Chinese Trade Balance (Sep), Canada market holiday Tue: SARB Announcement, IEA OMR, UK Jobs Report (Aug/Sep), Swedish CPIF (Sep), German ZEW (Oct), Canadian CPI (Sep), New Zealand CPI (Q3) Wed: Bank of Indonesia Announcement, UK Inflation (Sep) Thu: ECB Announcement, CBRT Announcement, European Council…
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Japan economy minister Akazawa says drop in real wages is not good news
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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading involves a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates more risk and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk tolerance. You may lose some or…
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Japan economy minister Akazawa says drop in real wages is not good news
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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading involves a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates more risk and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk tolerance. You may lose some or…
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Bank of Japan rate hike plans “face political curve ball”
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We’ve followed the political machinations in Japan as they work to fend off the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike plans. Reuters published this article late last week, ICYMI, and I updated it today. Worth reading for a summary of Japan’s interest rate hike policy: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo…
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Bank of Japan rate hike plans “face political curve ball”
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We’ve followed the political machinations in Japan as they work to fend off the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike plans. Reuters published this article late last week, ICYMI, and I updated it today. Worth reading for a summary of Japan’s interest rate hike policy: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo…