Founder Jesse Powell’s anti-establishment ethos helped fuel the company’s growth into a leading global crypto exchange. But as Kraken matured, Powell became a liability. His recent departure means ...
The EU eyes a mining crackdown as a literal crypto winter looms
A proposal would have EU member countries force miners to shut down when electrical grids are at risk of overload.
Apple chipmaker TSMC reportedly considers Japan expansion as China tensions continue
Computer chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is weighing a potential expansion in Japan as tensions between China and the West continue to create challenges for the company, The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to further relax crypto rules by easing listings of tokens
Japan plans to further loosen cryptocurrency rules by making it easier to list virtual coins, potentially burnishing the country's allure for Binance and rival foreign digital-asset exchanges.The body ...
Over 326 of the most promising startups of 2022 in edtech, fintech, crypto, cloud, proptech and more, according to VCs
Despite the rough economic environment for tech startups, some are thriving. We asked VCs to name the most promising ones across industries.
With weak yen, Japan aims to earn $34 billion from tourists next fiscal year
Japan is aiming to earn 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) or more from tourists over the next financial year, a draft economic package seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday, as policymakers hope to use the ...
Japan to ‘revitalize’ crypto sector by letting exchanges list coins without strict screening
Japan is aiming to relax crypto regulations making it simpler to list digital assets, enhancing the country's appeal to leading exchanges.
Japan to Relax Crypto Listing Process by December: Report
Japan's crypto watchdog plans to loosen the listing process for virtual coins in a bid to lure crypto startups and support the country's economy, as per Bloomberg.
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on Wall Street’s gains, yen’s weakness in focus
Japan's Nikkei closed higher Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight, as solid corporate earnings from bellwethers lifted the market mood. But despite giving exporters a boost, the yen's ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.37%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Power, Precision Instruments and Electrical/Machinery sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.37% ...
U.S. mulls joint weapons production with Taiwan, Nikkei reports
The U.S. government is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan, Japan's Nikkei newspaper said on Wednesday, citing three sources.
Currency And Bond Markets Challenge The Bank Of Japan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea markets were unable to gain in the wake of a solid performance in the US. Europe is also nearly flat now. The greenback has a modest upside bias.
Shunsuke Nakamura’s five career-defining chapters as Asian legend announces retirement
With Shunsuke Nakamura announcing his impending retirement, we look back at the glittering career of the Asian football icon. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors arrest CEO of ad firm ADK over Olympics -Kyodo
Tokyo prosecutors on Wednesday arrested the president and two former employees of Japanese advertising firm ADK Holdings Inc over suspected bribery related to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japanese media ... ( read original story ...)
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to open next July, now accepting reservations
Ahead of its opening in July 2023, Centara appoints Shigeki Nakagawa as the opening general manager for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest toilet accidentally damaged by reversing driver
Thought to be around 600 years old, the toilet was built in the first half of the Muromachi period (1336-1573), temple spokesman Koudou Uno said. ( read original story ...)