Seven Republicans bought or sold crypto, including Sen. Pat Toomey, the ranking member of the banking committee. Only one Democrat reported a transaction, Rep. Marie Newman of Illinois. The most ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto companies ramp up lobbying effort as regulators tighten oversight. Here’s how much Coinbase, Ripple and Binance paid in 2021
As U.S. regulators tighten oversight of the digital asset space, crypto companies are doubling down their lobbying efforts. Companies that engage in crypto-related businesses spent at least $4.9 ... ( read original story ...)
Eight Congress Members Traded Crypto in Last Year
Those trading crypto included seven Republicans and one Democrat. Bitcoin saw the most action: $229,000 worth of trades, according to CNBC. Then came ether with $40,000 of trades. Joke currency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood sinks to 11-month low in Feb – Reuters Tankan
* Service sector index +3 in Feb vs +8 in Jan * Manufacturers' outlook seen lower By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' business confidence fell to an 11-month low in ... ( read original story ...)
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Sanei Grace (JPN) 100-1 (8-7) 3rd of 10, shd behind Hinaarare (8-7) at Nagoya 7f fst in Feb. Top Majesty (JPN) 4-5fav (8-11) won at Nagoya 7f in Feb beating Mr Bowler (8-11) by shd, 10 ran. Chouchou ... ( read original story ...)
CBC Sports Tokyo Olympic coverage earns 9 nominations from Canadian Screen Awards
It has been quite the journey, but CBC Sports has garnered further recognition for its coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Games. CBC Sports has received nine nominations from the Canadian Screen Awards for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mulls Quarantine Changes; German Curb Plan: Virus Update
The Japanese government is mulling plans to end quarantine and self-isolation requirements in March for fully-vaccinated travelers coming from countries where Covid-19 cases are not raising rapidly, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to rise as investors look ahead to China’s inflation data
SINGAPORE — Shares in Japan looked set for a higher start on Wednesday, as investors looked ahead to China's inflation data. Meanwhile, tensions appear to ease between Russia and Ukraine, boosting ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces “The Secret of Sustainability in Business” Webinar With DOMYO
a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, announces “The Secret of Sustainability in Business” webinar with DOMYO, a Tokyo-based company that has been making braided silk ... ( read original story ...)
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Center court with Naomi Osaka’s trainer: Osaka’s play after the Aus Open vaccine debacle
How did other tennis players react to the situation? And how did four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka, 24, view her defeat in the tournament? Osaka's personal trainer Yutaka Nakamura ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Yoko Is Hospitalized With Pneumonia After Contracting COVID-19
Earlier this month, Japan’s Imperial House Agency announced that Princess Yoko had tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case of the virus among Japan’s royal family. Amid a deadly sixth ... ( read original story ...)
Bond Buyers’ Strike in Japan Gives Yield Curve a Powerful Jolt
Japan’s sovereign yield curve has been jolted into life as a buyer’s strike and dovish central bank triggers a sharp steepening -- setting the market aside from global peers. The move looks set to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. skating legend says competition organizers once assumed she was representing Japan
Figure skating legend Kristi Yamaguchi won an Olympic gold medal on behalf of Team USA. The star revealed that once, early in her career, event organizers assumed she was representing Japan. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: long Covid less common in fully jabbed, says UK health agency; Japan records highest daily deaths – as it happened
Long Covid less likely to affect vaccinated people than unvaccinated people, says UK health agency;Japan reports 236 Covid-linked deaths on Tuesday. This live blog has closed – see all our coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
New warplane sensor team boosts UK-Japan defense agenda
LONDON – Britain and Japan have extended their defense-technology partnership, announcing a tie-up Feb. 15 to undertake joint research on a key combat jet sensor. The two sides have signed a letter of ... ( read original story ...)