Dozens of areas in Japan with proximity to key infrastructure centers and military bases, have been deemed too sensitive to allow foreign buyers. China- linked investors are especially in focus.A new ... ( read original story ...)
Why Trading Is Essential for Crypto
If you think traders give crypto a bad name, just imagine an industry without them. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Trading Week.
Dragonfly, Haun Ventures and Sequoia talk web3 and more at TC Sessions: Crypto
While the overall crypto markets have been in a rough spot lately, web3 venture capitalists have never had more conviction — or more funding at their disposal — to back startups and teams building in ...
Crypto Sponsorship Cools as Industry and Leagues Plan for 2.0
Last year when the Portland Trail Blazers announced their jersey-patch deal with StormX, a crypto cashback platform, the agreement was hailed as one that would pave the way for the future of crypto ...
Larry Summers has his eye on the plunging yen, as investors puzzle over Japan’s latest move in the reverse currency war
"If Japanese interest rates start to change, that could be a pretty big deal," former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers told Bloomberg TV.
Nuclear zombie town Fukushima reopens after earthquake caused radiation disaster
In 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake caused tidal waves to smash into Fukushima, where they flooded the nuclear power plant's reactor cooling systems and triggered one of the world's worst ever nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese economic minister steps down over church links
Japan's economic revitalisation minister stepped down on Monday after growing criticism of his failure to fully explain his ties to a church group that critics say is akin to a cult, a move that will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties
Japan’s economy minister said he submitted his resignation on Monday over ties to the Unification Church after facing mounting criticism in a widening controversy involving dozens of governing party ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher, yen remains weak despite possible intervention
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed higher Monday following Wall Street's gains late last week, as investors speculated the U.S. Federal Reserve may adopt a less hawkish stance on its monetary ...
Dollar defies another suspected intervention from Japan
A blast of suspected intervention by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Monday to shore up the yen did little to tame the strength of the dollar, while the pound rose as former finance minister Rishi Sunak ...
Nanzan partnership grows with exchange
Students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) and Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, are gaining language and cultural learning in growing numbers through a study abroad exchange. With COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Festival Gets Underway With Skits, Speeches and Bold Comeback Claims
After a red carpet parade lasting nearly two-hours, the opening ceremony for the 2022 Tokyo International Film Festival kicked off with a musical number performed by four women from the Takarazuka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party indicates stimulus to total around $174 bln -Kyodo
Japanese ruling party secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi indicated on Monday that a planned economic spending package aimed at cushioning the blow from rising living costs will total around 26 ... ( read original story ...)
Freeway, Crypto Platform That Promised 43% Returns, Halts Withdrawals
Sadie Hutton, founder and co-CEO of Freeway, the UK-based crypto platform that halted withdrawals on Sunday. Screenshot: Freeway / YouTube Freeway, a UK-based crypto platform that promised annual ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.31%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Precision Instruments, Mining and Electrical/Machinery sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.31% ...
Japan Ruling Party Indicates Stimulus to Total Around $174 Billion -Kyodo
Japanese ruling party secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi indicated on Monday that a planned economic spending package aimed at cushioning the blow from rising living costs will total around 26 ...