The SEC is investigating Coinbase, the US' biggest crypto exchange, while the Treasury launched a probe into the Kraken exchange, according to reports.
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher helped by chip stocks gains
Japan's Nikkei reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in heavyweight chip-related stocks, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a rate decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve ...
Lawyer asks Nagoya court to release suspect from custody after COVID infection
The inquiry was made after he was informed that no treatment or medication would be provided in detention unless the suspect develops severe symptoms. ( read original story ...)
Panel confirms online bullying before Nagoya student’s suicide
NAGOYA--The city’s board of education acknowledged that a deceased first-year junior high school student was bullied in a group chat, but said it could not determine if bullying was the direct cause ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer requests suspect’s release from custody in Japan after COVID infection
A lawyer for a suspect in police custody in Nagoya has asked for the man's temporary release, claiming his continued detention and d ... ( read original story ...)
Three months to go: Japan Wind Energy 2022 at Yokohama
Japan Wind Energy 2022 Conference & Exhibition (JWE2022), organized by Leader Associates, will be held on 11th-12th Oct. 2022 in Yokohama, Japan, co-locating with 5th edition Solar Energy Future Japan ... ( read original story ...)
New Japan police raids over Tokyo Olympics claims: reports
Japanese police carried out new raids on Wednesday over allegations a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors raid Tokyo Olympic committee liquidation body over suspected bribery
Public prosecutors on July 27 raided a liquidation corporation for the now-defunct Tokyo Olympic organizing committee set up at the Tokyo Met ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises
The leaders of Japan and Indonesia have agreed to bolster ties in maritime security and cooperation on climate change, energy and investment ... ( read original story ...)
Asia on high alert for monkeypox as cases reported from India to Japan
Countries across Asia are on high alert for monkeypox, screening travelers and scrambling teams of medics, as they report their first cases of the virus, now identified as a global health emergency by ... ( read original story ...)
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Abra; felt in Metro Manila
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Abra province Wednesday morning, and was felt in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. ( read original story ...)
Japan industry minister adds role as ‘Green Transformation’ minister – spokesperson
Japan's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda has taken on the additional role as "Green Transformation" minister, leading the country's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the government's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors search entity that took over Tokyo 2020 organising committee -NTV
Tokyo prosecutors have searched the entity that took over the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee after its dissolution last month, broadcaster NTV reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto Star’ Immutable, Creator of NFT Game Gods Unchained, Lays Off Over 20 Staff
Crypto gaming startup Immutable, dubbed an "Aussie crypto star" and valued at $3.5 billion ($2.4 billion USD), laid off least 20 staff on Tuesday morning, including core members of its, Gods Unchained ...
As Crypto exchanges struggle in a bear market, are hardware wallets about to make a comeback?
The crypto hardware wallet industry, somewhat eclipsed as crypto exchanges gained in popularity, may be due for a gradual comeback. As some centralized crypto exchanges experienced difficulties in ...
CTS Global parks IPO proceeds in government securities
That’s nearly 36% of the net IPO proceeds, and nearly 40% of the funds that CTS had said that it would use in Q2 of this year to “scale” its global trading operations. CTS did not provide any guidance ...