Japan is pushing for a zero-tariff trade agreement with the United States, aiming to significantly benefit its automotive and metal industries. Key figures in Japan’s negotiation efforts include […]
Trump’s Tariffs Impact Japanese Trading Houses, Predictions Point to Earnings Plummet
Japan’s top five trading houses, all backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, are bracing for significant earnings declines due to the uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s trade […]
Japan Threatens $1 Trillion US Treasury Holdings as Trade Talks With Trump Stall
Japan recently withdrew $1.13 trillion in US Treasury bonds as a sign of their displeasure with Trump’s recent tariffs. The move follows tense trade talks between Japan’s representatives […]
Ueda: Reduced US Tariffs Could Lead to Faster BOJ Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda suggests that if the U.S. reduces or maintains low tariffs, this could prompt the Bank of Japan to accelerate interest rate hikes. […]
Yen Plunges Amidst BoJ Cautious Outlook, Aussie Dollar Gains Momentum
The Japanese Yen faced significant pressure this week after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) issued a cautious outlook regarding the nation’s economic growth. This has led to the […]
Mercari Goes Live with XRP Payments for Over 23 Million Users, Signaling a Real-World Crypto Boom
Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari, known as Japan’s eBay, has officially enabled XRP payments for its massive user base of over 23 million. Popular crypto analyst JDNomax confirmed the […]
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates as Economic Uncertainty Persists
Despite economic uncertainty, Japan’s central bank is expected to maintain interest rates at its upcoming meeting, according to T. Rowe Price co-portfolio manager Vincent Chung. Chung points to […]
XRP Takes Reign as Most Traded Altcoin in Japan
Ripple, a leading digital asset by market capitalization, has surpassed Ethereum to become the most traded cryptocurrency in Japan. This milestone coincides with Japan’s rapid banking transformation, where […]
Trade Talks Between US and Japan/South Korea Progress, Currency Policy Remains a Hot Topic
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported productive early discussions this week between the United States and both Japan and South Korea as they began new bilateral trade talks. […]
XRP Gains Momentum in Japan: New Integration with Mercoin Enables Easy Trading
XRP’s accessibility has expanded in Japan with the integration of Mercoin’s trading platform. This marks the third-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum, and is now available for users […]
Mercoin Introduces Low-Cost XRP Trading, Opens Doors for Japanese Cryptocurrency Investors
Japanese cryptocurrency platform Mercoin has launched a significant new feature allowing users to buy XRP for just 1 yen (approximately $0.007), marking a major step towards increasing accessibility […]
Ripple (XRP) Gains Traction in Japan as Mercari Adds Cryptocurrency Support
A significant development for Ripple (XRP) has been announced. CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, has confirmed the launch of XRP futures contracts, fueling excitement in the […]
Japan Launches Economic Stimulus Package to Mitigate Trump Tariff Impact
To combat the economic consequences of escalating tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Japan has unveiled a comprehensive stimulus package. This package includes gasoline subsidies and partial […]
Mercari Launches XRP Trading on Mercoin Exchange: Reaching New Users
Japanese crypto services provider Mercoin has expanded its platform, adding support for XRP starting April 24th. This marks the third cryptocurrency listed on Mercoin, and the first to […]
US-Japan Finance Talks Address Yen Currency Concerns
High-level discussions between the United States and Japan are set to address concerns surrounding the weakening Yen currency, highlighting the importance of macroeconomic policies in global financial markets. […]