With the Bellatrix upgrade activated, Ether could move to proof-of-stake in just over a week, but there are more than a few players who are hedging their bets.
BOJ to keep low rates even as inflation seen hitting 3% – ex-central bank policymaker
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will likely maintain its massive stimulus even as inflation is seen reaching 3 per cent in coming months, to ensure domestic demand strengthens enough to offset a hit from ...
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki Says Recent Yen Moves ‘Somewhat Rapid, One-Sided’ -Jiji
Recent yen moves in the currency market are "somewhat rapid and one-sided," Jiji news agency quoted Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki as saying on Wednesday, using more strongly worded ...
Japan concerned about ‘rapid, one-sided’ moves in FX market – top spokesperson
Japan's government wants to act if "rapid, one-sided" moves seen in the currency market recently continue, the country's top government spokesperson warned on Wednesday after the yen slid to a fresh ...
URGENT: Japan finance chief says recent yen moves rapid, one-sided
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Wednesday that recent movements of the yen are "rapid" and "one-sided," after the yen tumbled to a fresh 24-year low at the 143 level against the U.S.
Osaka court rules same-sex marriage ban is constitutional
OSAKA--Same-sex couples were left stunned by a June 20 court ruling that took the opposite position to a landmark decision last year that said the central government’s failure to recognize ... ( read original story ...)
This data center in Japan is using snow to cool its servers
The White Data Center in Hokkaido is turning to a plentiful natural resource to help solve what is usually an energy-intensive problem. ( read original story ...)
Nissan to acquire automotive battery firm Vehicle Energy Japan
Japan's Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire all the common shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc held by the lithium-ion battery maker's biggest shareholder. ( read original story ...)
Queensland mining tax hike sent ‘shockwaves through Tokyo,’ says Japanese Ambassador
The Japanese Ambassador to Australia has hit out at Queensland’s controversial coal royalty tax, saying it has “damaged trust” and risks future investments. The Queensland state government has ... ( read original story ...)
Koreans massacred in wake of 1923 earthquake commemorated in Tokyo
Some 300 people attended a memorial event to commemorate the Korean residents massacred in the wake of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, held ... ( read original story ...)
There’s a new Olympic scandal in Japan. How will it affect the race for the 2030 Winter Games?
Sapporo’s apparent frontrunner status in the race with Salt Lake City and Vancouver, Canada, for the 2030 Winter Games may be challenged by a new bribery scandal involving organizers of the last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan investigating possible involvement of pro-Russian group in cyberattack -NHK
Japan is investigating the possible involvement of a group supporting the Russian government in a denial-of-service cyberattack on government websites on Thursday, public broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese luxury-home developer plans U.S. IPO
Tokyo-based Lead Real Estate Co. Ltd., a developer of luxury single-family homes and condominiums, which also has residential leasing operations in Dallas, is looking to raise up to $30 million via ...
The Crypto Industry Is Rocked by a Battle of Giants
Adding to the confusion is ether, the native token of ethereum, which some call the internet of the crypto industry. Indeed, almost all crypto uses, including decentralized finance apps (dApps) and ...
Marshall Wace leads funding round for 21.co amid ‘crypto winter,’ valuing company at $2 billion
Marshall Wace has led a $25 million investment in crypto company 21.co, the parent of exchange-traded-product issuer 21Shares and token provider ...
Japanese officials arrest Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member, two others in alleged bribery scheme
Japanese authorities on Tuesday arrested a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member and two other men suspected of being involved in a bribery scheme centered on Olympic sponsorship. ( read original story ...)