Japan

Leading stablecoin issuer Circle announced the launch of its USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC) in Japan on Tuesday through a joint venture with financial conglomerate SBI Holdings Inc. (OTC:SBHGF). What Happened: According to a press release, Circle will utilize its Japanese subsidiary, Circle...

The Osaka High Court ruled on Tuesday that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking a pivotal moment for civil rights in the world’s third-largest economy. The landmark decision aligns with four previous high court rulings, intensifying pressure on Japanese...

Japan-based Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hoarding company Metaplanet Inc. (OTC:MTPLF) announced the appointment of Eric Trump, President Donald Trump's son, as a strategic advisor on Friday. What happened: The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm said in a statement that Trump would join the newly formed...

The Bank of Japan unanimously voted Wednesday to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 0.5%, as policymakers weigh potential economic impacts from U.S. tariff policies under President Donald Trump‘s administration while monitoring domestic inflation that remains above target. What Happened...

Shares of Japan’s five major trading houses soared on Tuesday on the Tokyo exchange after Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) increased its stakes in the companies. What Happened: National Indemnity, a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway, disclosed in...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correctly identify Mitsubishi Corporation as one of Japan's five largest trading houses. Warren Buffett gave Japan Inc. another stamp of approval and the market is eating it up. Shares of Japan's five largest trading houses surged up to 9% after...

After stellar fourth-quarter earnings, Warren Buffett, in his letter to shareholders revealed that Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) performance exceeded his expectations. However, another important takeaway from his letter was Berkshire’s increasing investments in Japan....

Mitsui & Co. (OTC:MITSY) has announced an acquisition of a 40% stake in the Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project in Australia. The Japanese conglomerate, in which Warren Buffett holds an 8% stake, will acquire a 25% stake from VOC Group for $3.34 billion and a 15% stake from AMB Holdings for $2...

Japanese government bond yields reached a new 15-year high on Tuesday, climbing to 1.40% as strong economic growth data fueled expectations of further monetary tightening by the Bank of Japan. What Happened: Prominent economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned of potential market disruption,...

During a Friday White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, President Donald Trump hinted that he may be weighing the possibility of allowing Japan's Nippon Steel (OTC:NPSCY) to proceed with its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel (NYSE:X), despite his previous opposition...

The Bank of Japan policymakers expressed growing concerns about inflation risks and yen weakness during their January meeting, where they raised rates to a 17-year high of 0.5%, according to meeting summary notes released on Monday. Several board members emphasized the need for “timely and...

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, marking a 17-year high of 0.50%. This move signifies the end of an era of historically low interest rates for the Asian exporter. We assess how BOJ’s move can impact the U.S. dollar and the stock market. What Happened: An...

The Japanese government bond (JGB) market is heating up, and some analysts are sounding alarms. What Happened: With the yield on Japan's 10-year JGB closing in on 1.25%, market observers are divided on the implications for global markets. Peter Schiff, chief economist at Euro Pacific Capital, has...

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated Wednesday that the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates if economic and price conditions continue to improve, as Japan’s 10-year government bond yields touched their highest level since 2011 amid mounting speculation of policy tightening...

Japanese semiconductor testing equipment maker Advantest Corp. (OTC:ATEYY) has emerged as a key beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom, with its stock showing a remarkable 0.93 correlation coefficient with NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past three years, highlighting its strategic...