Cramer initially bought it in order to bid on an NFT, or non-fungible token, at a charity event. "They wouldn't let me do dollars," he says. "I had to buy it in ethereum, so I res ... ( read original story ...)
Proposed bipartisan US crypto bill could be ‘sigh of relief’ for the industry
"The bill matters as it is a step in the right direction for legislation and definition of 'crypto,' what a 'crypto asset' is and what regulation will look like," said Nick Donarski, CTO of ORE System ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares fall as oil lingers above $120, yen sinks
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Thursday as investors watched for fresh signs of inflation and crude oil prices hovered above $122 a barrel, adding to price pressures. Benchmarks declined across ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end flat as locking in of gains offsets rise in exporters
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended almost flat Thursday as moves to lock in gains after the market's recent rally offset advances by some export-oriented issues as the yen hit a fresh 20-year low ... ( read original story ...)
ANA to fully restore domestic flights for Tokyo airport, first time post-COVID-19
Demand for domestic flights is expected to return to 80% of pre-pandemic levels for those months, from around 60% now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Keen To Schedule Meeting Between G7 Leaders & Atomic Bomb Survivors In Hiroshima
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he would consider convening a meeting between G-7 leaders and atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima during the summit in 2023. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s lower house rejects no-confidence motion against speaker
Japan's lower house rejected a no-confidence motion against speaker Hiroyuki Hosoda on Thursday, Kyodo News reported. The House of Representatives will vote on another no-confidence motion against ... ( read original story ...)
First Japan-US 2+2 meeting may be held in late July
The first meeting on economic issues between Japan and the United States under a new “2+2” framework may be held in Washington in late ... ( read original story ...)
How Putin’s Spooking Japan Further Away From Pacifism
Bombed-out and poverty-stricken after World War II, Japan disbanded its military and renounced war, devoting its efforts instead to economic development under a pacifist constitution. More than seven ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: 15,000 candles lit in Osaka in event to promote saving electricity
People are seen taking selfies with candles in the background in Osaka's Kita Ward on June 8, 2022, as part of the 30th edition of the semiannual ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks higher in morning as yen hits new 20-yr low vs dollar
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Thursday morning as exporters were sought after the yen slipped to a fresh 20-year low against the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest seven over coronavirus subsidy fraud
Tokyo police have arrested seven people, including a city tax bureau official, on suspicion of using the government's coronavirus business subsidy program to commit fraud. Authorities say the group ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares firm in morning trade
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.22 percent, or 61.85 points, at 28,296.14, while the broader Topix index rose 0.24 percent, or 4.67 points, to 1,974.65. ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED: Tokyo stocks open higher on yen’s fresh 20-yr low vs. dollar
Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Thursday as exporter issues were sought after the yen continued its slide against the U.S. dollar to a fresh 20-year low. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei subdued as chip weakness offsets SoftBank, automaker gains
Japan's Nikkei index gave up early gains to trade little changed on Thursday, as the drag from shippers and chip-related shares offset rises in energy stocks and automakers. The Nikkei share average ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks signs extension with Nagoya Dolphins
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. vows to play better in the 2022-23 Japan B.League season after signing a contract extension with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins. Nagoya on Monday ... ( read original story ...)