BitConnect's founder was indicted by a federal grand jury for orchestrating a $2.4 billion cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said. Satish Kumbhani, 36, of Hemal, India, the ... ( read original story ...)
A top SEC official says crypto companies that admit violations of securities laws won’t get an amnesty: report
Crypto regulation is at the top of the SEC's agenda, and a crackdown on digital assets is a key focus for it this year under chair Gary Gensler. ( read original story ...)
Japan freezes assets of Russia’s central bank as part of new sanctions
Japan on Tuesday joined the United States and other allies in slapping additional sanctions on Russia, including freezing assets of the country's leaders and three financial institutions. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sanctions Russia’s Central Bank, Belurusian President
Japan said Monday it would implement sanctions on Russia's central bank as well as Belurusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida disclosed the latest round of sanctions after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. Agree to Continue to Work Closely Against Russia – Finance Minister
Speaking shortly after his online talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Suzuki said the both sides agreed to continue to coordinate with each other in acting against Ru ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US finance ministers agree to work closely over Russia
Japan and the United States agreed Tuesday to work in close coordination in placing sanctions against Russia in response to its invas ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro Gov’t building lit in Ukrainian flag colors to ‘display sense of unity’
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began to light up its main No. 1 building in the capital's Shinjuku Ward in blue and yellow, the colors of ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to announce resignation of CEO as early as Tuesday – TV Tokyo
Toshiba Corp is set to announce the resignation of Chief Executive Satoshi Ttsunakawa as early as Tuesday as he takes the blame for turmoil related to its restructuring plan, Japanese broadcaster TV ... ( read original story ...)
Bubble-Bust in Japan
And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century. During the 1980s Japan was feared as an economic and technological powerhouse. ( read original story ...)
29-year-old crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried explains why he forecasts new and stricter regulations
The 10 largest cryptocurrencies are currently worth more than $1.5 trillion. They're entering the mainstream — but that has consequences. ( read original story ...)
Credello: How Does Crypto Fit in With Your Taxes?
How the IRS Looks at Crypto Some people look forward to tax season because they suspect they’re going to get a refund. Others might get hit with a hefty tax bill, and may need to look into tax debt ... ( read original story ...)
How Crypto Is Helping Ukraine Resist Russia’s Invasion
The Ukranian government has raised over $12 million in bitcoin and ether in less than a week. NGOs and local initiatives have raised $6 million more. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Prods Crypto Exchanges to Thwart Russia-Sanctions Dodgers
The Biden administration is asking crypto exchanges to help ensure that Russian individuals and organizations aren’t using virtual currencies to avoid sanctions leveled on them by Washington, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka headline Eisenhower Cup tennis exhibition at Indian Wells
Also expected to play in the event are Simona Halep, Paula Badosa, Maria Sakkari, Ons Jabeur and Leylah Fernandez. ( read original story ...)
After decades of flat pay, some Japan firms boost salaries to retain skilled staff
Over the last five years Yokohama-based Lasertec Corp (6920.T) has delivered what much of Japan Inc hasn't in decades: big pay rises. The maker of chip-measuring equipment has boosted salaries by ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota Idles Japan Plants on Suspected Supplier Cyberattack
Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend work at all of its Japanese factories Tuesday after a supplier shut down its computer systems over concern about a possible cyberattack. ( read original story ...)