The SoftBank Vision Fund 2 backed global digital coaching company supports leading enterprises like Twitter, Fujitsu, Asics, TDK and Japan Tobacco International to enhance ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up intervention threats after yen slides past key 150 level
By Leika Kihara and Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese policymakers made fresh threats of intervention on Thursday after the yen tumbled past the key psychological level of 150 to the dollar, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eases token vetting process to expand crypto offerings: report
Japan’s Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), the self-regulatory body that oversees local crypto exchanges, will allow platforms to list cryptocurrencies without an existing lengthy ...
Europe’s $9 billion digital bank N26 launches crypto trading service amid bear market
N26 Crypto will let users buy and sell 100 tokens including bitcoin and ether. The feature is first launching in Austria. N26 plans to expand it to other markets in the next six months. An N26 ...
N26 adds crypto trading with new Bitpanda integration
Challenger bank N26 is launching a new trading feature in its app — N26 Crypto. Users will be able to easily trade crypto assets using money in their N26 account. Behind the scenes, N26 is partnering ...
German Online Bank N26 to Launch Crypto Trading in Austria
German online bank N26 said on Thursday it would begin allowing some customers in Austria to trade cryptocurrencies, in its first foray into the asset class. N26 said it would expand the service to ...
South African financial regulator: crypto platforms must be licensed in 2023
Cryptocurrency financial companies in South Africa will need to apply for a licence between June 1 and November 20, 2023, in order to operate legally, the country's financial conduct regulator said on ...
Japan’s Nikkei cuts losses after report of China reviewing shorter quarantine
Japan's Nikkei share average cut losses in volatile afternoon trade on Thursday after a report said China was mulling an easing of COVID-19 rules for visitors. The index rose as high as 27,092.55 with ...
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.92%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Gas & Water, Mining and Finance & Investment sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.92%. The ...
Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 11: Dig for treasure【SoraHouse】
Ever since we bought a cheap house in the Japanese countryside for US$9,100, we’ve been gradually making small improvements and clearing the land as we prepare for the main renovations. ▼ Imazu and ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Bankman-Fried Tries to Fix Crypto’s Hacking Problem
Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has outlined a framework for limiting the impact of the hacks and exploits plaguing the industry, including capping the maximum bounty for attackers at $5 million.
100-person Chinese gang dinner celebration turns into brawl at restaurant in Tokyo skyscraper
A “Chinese Dragon” gang dinner celebration at a luxurious French restaurant in Tokyo quickly turned into a brawl after a fight broke out between gang members. On Oct. 16, the gang hosted a celebratory ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s imports, exports balloon on energy costs, cheap yen
Japan marked a trade deficit for the 14th month in a row, government data showed Thursday, with exports and imports ballooning to record highs, as the declining value of the yen added to the soaring ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Is A Safety Net When Fiat Currencies Collapse
While fiat currencies around the world are collapsing, bitcoin is a safe alternative that is extremely liquid for those who need to exchange for cash.
Why law enforcement struggles to throttle crypto scams
Under the headline "Scammers in Paris", an online sleuth known as ZachXBT published a blog in August detailing how a pair of youngsters stole cryptoassets worth millions.
The IPO Market Is on Track for Its Worst Performance in 30 Years
Move over crypto, meme stocks, and SPACs — the IPO market is also in the tank. The third quarter of 2022 was the worst one for initial public offerings in more than a decade, according to a new ...