Jack McDonald, CEO of Standard Custody, said there's probably some correlation between the executive order and the situation in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan Lays Outs Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Non-Compliance With Russia Sanctions: Report
Japan's government and financial regulator have laid out the penalties crypto exchanges could face if they fail to comply with sanctions on Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan asks crypto exchanges to help enforce Russia sanctions
Finance authorities in Japan are taking steps to ensure Russia doesn't use cryptocurrencies to evade international sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brought to tears by heckler during match
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler during a match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
India, Japan to discuss bullet train, Indo-Pacific and much more on Saturday
In New Delhi, the two leaders will also review the progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project -- high speed “Shinkansen” bullet train. ( read original story ...)
11 Years On: Japan, Taiwan Join Hands for Disaster Reduction
The move has helped increase interest in Taiwan among the Japanese public and promote the friendship between the two East Asian neighbors further. The friendship has evolved into bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Russia ramps up military activities around Japan in ‘sabre-rattling’ move as Tokyo faces energy security dilemma
Military moves in waters disputed by Tokyo and Moscow come amid Japan's sanctions against Russia for Ukraine invasion Analysts say Tokyo has bigger concerns - how to ensure energy security while ... ( read original story ...)
Global markets eye looming central bank meetings
Global markets await major central bank meetings this week, which could make some shift in their monetary policy decisions amid the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia affecting their economies. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges crypto exchanges to comply with Russian sanctions
Japan's Financial Services Agency and Ministry of Finance jointly announced penalties on crypto exchanges that do not comply with sanctions on Russia. ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich Wins In Nagoya In 2:17:18
Chepngetich wins in Nagoya in 2:17:18, becoming the first woman athlete in marathon history to receive the largest first prize in the world. The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2022 was ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Late night footage emerges of Celtic great Nakamura’s pinpoint assist
Celtic great Shunsuke Nakamura is still producing the goods for table-toppers Yokohama FC in the J2 League with a pinpoint assist. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears After Being Heckled at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka closed out her second round at Indian Wells in both defeat and tears after getting heckled early on in the match. After losing 6-0, 6-4 to Veronika Kudermetova, the four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 4,836 new COVID infections on March 14
Japan's capital reported 4,836 new COVID-19 cases on March 14, after recording 8,131 new cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Governm ... ( read original story ...)
White Day: Japan’s very own Valentine’s Day
Among many innovative inventions from Japan, we have the White Day, a different kind of Valentine's day for the East celebrated just a month from Valentine's day, on March 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Firm Raises Stake in Swiss Bank in $26.5 Million Tie-Up
CoinShares International Ltd. has increased its stake in Swiss-based online bank FlowBank SA, to 29.3% of the business in a 24.7 million franc ($26.5 million) transaction. ( read original story ...)
Sam Bankman-Fried says Biden’s crypto order won’t move the needle, but Cameron WInklevoss calls it a watershed. Here are the 8 top reaction quotes from crypto players.
President Joe Biden finally signed a executive order on crypto. Mike Novogratz and Antony Scaramucci were among those who welcomed it — but not everyone was fully convinced. ( read original story ...)