Japan
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cryptoMetaplanet Raises $50 Million in Bonds for Bitcoin Expansion
Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, Metaplanet, issues new bonds to fuel further accumulation, aiming for significant BTC targets despite recent losses.
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financeNomura Reports Record Annual Profit Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Japan's largest investment bank, Nomura, announces its second consecutive year of record profits, unaffected by the Iran conflict on key market drivers.
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financeJapan Forms AI Financial Security Task Force
Japan establishes a financial task force to combat AI-driven cybersecurity risks, particularly concerning Anthropic's Mythos model and its potential to exploit system vulnerabilities.
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financeJapan Warns of 'Decisive Action' on Yen, Eyes US Coordination
Japan's Finance Minister signals readiness for currency intervention, emphasizing close cooperation with the United States as the yen approaches critical levels against the dollar.
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financeJapan's Inflation Dips Below BoJ Target Amidst Fuel Subsidies
Japan's core inflation fell below the Bank of Japan's 2% target in March, primarily due to government fuel subsidies mitigating energy price shocks.
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financeJapan Finance Minister Bolsters JGB Market Stability Amid Record Yields
Japan's Finance Minister is coordinating with key financial players to stabilize the government bond market as yields hit historic highs.
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cryptoJapan's Institutional Investors Embrace Crypto: Nearly 80% Plan Holdings by 2029
A significant majority of Japanese institutional investors are set to allocate a portion of their portfolios to digital assets, driven by diversification and improved regulatory clarity.
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sportsWallabies' 'Iceman' Bernard Foley Retires from Rugby
Former Australia flyhalf Bernard Foley, known as 'Iceman' for clutch kicks, announces retirement from professional rugby at the end of the Japanese season.