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Bitcoin Dumps Below $87K as Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Unwinds: BOJ Shock, Crypto Liquidations and the Viral “Japan Crashed Crypto” Tweet

Bitcoin Dumps Below $87K as Japan’s Yen Carry Trade Unwinds: BOJ Shock, Crypto Liquidations and the Viral “Japan Crashed Crypto” Tweet

Bitcoin plunged from near $90,000 to as low as $83,000 during early Monday trading in Asia, erasing an estimated $140–$150 billion from the crypto market. The sell-off followed a spike in Japanese government bond yields and speculation over a Bank of Japan rate hike, triggering a rapid unwind of yen carry trades. Over $646 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated, with nearly 90% of those long.
2 December 2025
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Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal to feed AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps after Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal to feed AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 10.5% after-hours as Meta signed 20-year power purchase agreements for over 2,600 MW from three Vistra nuclear plants in PJM, with deliveries starting in late 2026. An SEC filing showed Vistra expects the deals to boost its adjusted free cash flow by up to 17% once plant upgrades are complete by 2034.
9 January 2026
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Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan became the fifth country to land on the Moon in 2024 with JAXA’s SLIM probe. The nation’s space industry is valued at ¥4 trillion ($26 billion), with plans to double by the early 2030s. Over 50 startups now operate in the sector, up from about 10 a few years ago. The government aims to boost annual launches from five in 2024 to 30 by the 2030s.
5 September 2025
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Internet Access in Japan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Japan: A Comprehensive Overview

NTT Docomo leads Japan’s mobile market with about 42% of subscriptions, followed by KDDI at 30% and SoftBank at 25–26%. Over 80% of fixed broadband lines use fiber, with fiber reaching 99.9% of premises by late 2024. KDDI and SoftBank have shut down 3G networks; Docomo will end 3G by March 2026. Starlink launched in October 2022, offering satellite internet nationwide.
10 March 2025
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Internet Access in Japan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internettoegang in Japan: Een Omvattend Overzicht

SoftBank heeft circa 21% marktaandeel in internettoegang, gevolgd door KDDI au met 19% en NTT Communications (OCN) met 12%. Glasvezeldekking bereikt eind 2024 bijna 99,9% van de panden, met 36,6 miljoen actieve FTTH-abonnementen in 2023. J:COM is de grootste kabelaanbieder met 4% marktaandeel. Starlink werd in oktober 2022 beschikbaar in Japan.
11 March 2025
Internet Access in Japan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internetzugang in Japan: Ein umfassender Überblick

SoftBank hält mit rund 21% den größten Marktanteil bei festen Internetanschlüssen in Japan, gefolgt von KDDI (19%) und NTT/OCN (12%). Die Glasfaserabdeckung lag Ende 2024 bei 99,9%. Über 80% der Breitbandanschlüsse sind FTTH. 5G erreichte 2023 etwa 94% der Bevölkerung, Rakuten Mobile kam 2022 auf 2% Marktanteil.
11 March 2025
Japan Drone Laws 2025: 10 Critical Facts You Must Know Before Flying

Japan Drone Laws 2025: 10 Critical Facts You Must Know Before Flying

Japan requires drones 100 g or heavier to be registered, display a registration ID, and use a Remote ID transmitter. MLIT/JCAB regulates registration, safety, and flight permissions, while police enforce bans near sensitive sites and can intervene for security. Flights over people or in restricted airspace need special permission. Violations can result in up to 12 months in prison or ¥500,000 fines.
17 June 2025
Japan Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: Holiday Closure, BoJ Hike Bets and Global Cues to Watch

Japan Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: Holiday Closure, BoJ Hike Bets and Global Cues to Watch

Japan’s cash equity market is closed Monday, Nov. 24, for the Labor Thanksgiving Day substitute holiday. Derivatives trading, including Nikkei 225 futures, remains open. The Nikkei 225 ended Friday down 2.4% at 48,626, about 5% below its late-October record. Investors are watching for signals ahead of a possible Bank of Japan rate hike in December.
23 November 2025
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Japan Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Holiday Closure, Nikkei Futures, Yen Intervention Fears and BoJ Hike Bets

Japan Stock Market Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Holiday Closure, Nikkei Futures, Yen Intervention Fears and BoJ Hike Bets

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is closed Monday for Labor Thanksgiving Day, halting cash trading in the Nikkei 225 and Topix. Nikkei 225 futures and Japanese government bonds remain active, with futures signaling market sentiment ahead of Tuesday’s reopen. On Friday, the Nikkei 225 dropped 2.4% to 48,625.88, its worst week in months, amid a global tech sell-off and concerns over Japan’s fiscal outlook.
25 November 2025
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Japan’s $300 Million Undersea Cable Gamble: Inside the Global Race to Secure the Internet’s Lifelines

Japan’s $300 Million Undersea Cable Gamble: Inside the Global Race to Secure the Internet’s Lifelines

Japan will subsidize up to half the cost of NEC’s planned $300 million cable-laying ships, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign vessels for undersea internet infrastructure. Officials cite national security risks, warning that leased ships leave Japan vulnerable to sabotage and slow repairs. Recent incidents, including suspected Chinese sabotage of cables near Taiwan and the Red Sea, have heightened global concerns.
17 September 2025
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Japan Stock Market Opening Preview for Nov. 25, 2025: Nikkei Futures, BOJ Rate Hike Bets, Rapidus Funding and China Travel Boycott in Focus

Japan Stock Market Opening Preview for Nov. 25, 2025: Nikkei Futures, BOJ Rate Hike Bets, Rapidus Funding and China Travel Boycott in Focus

Japan’s cash equity market reopens Tuesday after a holiday, with Nikkei 225 futures pointing to a firmer start following a sharp Wall Street rally. The yen trades near 10-month lows at ¥156–157 per dollar, raising FX intervention risk. The Nikkei last closed at 48,625.88, down 2.4%, about 5% below its October record. Investors face fresh GDP concerns, government debt worries, and signs of strong wage hikes ahead of the next BOJ meeting.
24 November 2025
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JetBlue Ends Japan Airlines Partnership: What TrueBlue Members Need to Know Before March 31, 2026

JetBlue Ends Japan Airlines Partnership: What TrueBlue Members Need to Know Before March 31, 2026

JetBlue will end its points-redemption partnership with Japan Airlines on March 31, 2026, cutting off TrueBlue bookings for JAL-operated flights after that date. Existing award tickets issued by the deadline will remain valid. JAL’s website will accept new bookings until about 6 p.m. Japan time on March 31. The partnership launched less than a year ago.
28 December 2025
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stock Market Today (Nov 14, 2025): Nikkei 225 Tumbles 1.8% as Tech and AI Stocks Sell Off

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.8% to 50,376.53 on Friday, dropping over 1,000 points at one stage before paring losses. AI and chip stocks led declines, with SoftBank Group down about 7%, Advantest and Tokyo Electron each falling around 6%. The sell-off followed a global tech rout and renewed doubts over U.S. rate cuts. The Topix index slipped 0.7%.
14 November 2025
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Japan Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Ends Flat as SoftBank Crashes on AI Jitters – November 25, 2025

Japan Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Ends Flat as SoftBank Crashes on AI Jitters – November 25, 2025

SoftBank Group shares plunged 9.95% in Tokyo on Tuesday, erasing most of the Nikkei 225’s early gains and wiping an estimated 338 points from the index. The Nikkei closed up just 0.07% at 48,659.52 after surging more than 1% at the open, while the Topix slipped 0.21%. Turnover on the Topix was above the three-month average.
25 November 2025
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Japan Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Services PMI Strengthens as Bond Yields Hit 17‑Year High and BOJ Eyes Rate Hike

Japan Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Services PMI Strengthens as Bond Yields Hit 17‑Year High and BOJ Eyes Rate Hike

Japan’s services sector expanded for an eighth straight month in November, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 53.2. Manufacturing remained weak but showed signs of stabilizing, as the PMI improved to 48.7. Bond yields hit their highest since 2008 amid expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike. Government stimulus and tax breaks are moving through the economy after a recent GDP contraction.
3 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Exchange Surges to Record Highs on AI Boom – Inside the Nov 3, 2025 Rally

Japan Stock Market Today (November 22, 2025): Nikkei 225 Sinks 2.4% as Tech Rout, Yen Slide and Huge Stimulus Shake Tokyo

The Nikkei 225 fell 1,198 points, or 2.4%, to close at 48,625.88 on Friday, capping a 3.5% weekly drop. The Topix ended nearly flat at 3,297.73, down about 1.8% for the week. Tech stocks led declines as investors reacted to a weaker yen, higher bond yields, and uncertainty over a ¥21.3 trillion stimulus plan and possible Bank of Japan rate hike.
22 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) Surges 135.4% on Biogen Acquisition Announcement
    April 1, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT. Shares of Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) soared 135.4% to $40.23 after Biogen announced a $5.6 billion all-cash acquisition at $41 per share, an 86% premium to Apellis' 90-day average price. The deal includes contingent payments based on sales milestones of Apellis' approved drugs, Empaveli and Syfovre, which generated $689 million in 2025 revenue with expected growth through 2028. Despite an anticipated quarterly loss of $0.38 per share, the agreement signals strong commercial value and long-term growth potential. Apellis holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with cautious investor outlook due to slight downward revisions in earnings per share estimates. Biotech peer Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) rose 8.7% but remains under pressure with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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