The Andreessen Horowitz-backed Axie Infinity was one of the early crypto successes of the year—a “play-to-earn" game where users earned NFTs and tokens. The model drew criticism for its exploitative ...
Bahamian regulator says it seized $3.5 billion of FTX crypto assets for ‘safekeeping’
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas said it moved $3.5 billion from FTX's Bahamian subsidiary, FTX Digital Markets, into its own digital wallets.
Earlyworks Files for IPO
By Sabela Ojea Earlyworks Co. Ltd. has filed for an initial public offering to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the blockchain technology company said in ...
Celtic sign Tomoki Iwata from Yokohama F Marinos
Celtic announce the signing of versatile defensive midfielder Tomoki Iwata, the J League's player of the year, from Yokohama F Marinos. ( read original story ...)
In the Pacific, Outcry Over Japan’s Plan to Release Fukushima Wastewater
The proposal has angered many of Japan’s neighbors, particularly those with the most direct experience of unexpected exposure to dangerous levels of radiation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s imperial family may finally bow to social media
Japan’s emperor, once as revered and remote as a god, may join social media to communicate directly to the people.The Imperial Household Agency, which is charged with affairs related to the imperial ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto investors who lost money in 2022 can use key tax loophole—for now
Fortune Crypto provides smart and timely news about Bitcoin, Ethereum and how startups and big companies are using blockchain to transform finance and investing.
Bank of Japan makes unscheduled bond purchases for third straight day
The Bank of Japan continued a run of unscheduled purchases of government bonds in an attempt to control a surge in yields caused by speculators betting it will pivot away from its ultra-loose monetary ...
Tokyo Shares Close Flat On Last Trading Day Of 2022
Tokyo stocks ended flat Friday on the year's last trading day, with the Nikkei falling more than nine percent over 2022.
Why it’s a big 2023 tennis season for Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka, Ons Jabeur and Stefanos Tsitsipas
The 2023 tennis season is nearly here and it feels like a big year for the likes of Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ons Jabeur. ( read original story ...)
Japan insurers to maintain cover for LNG vessels in Russian waters
Japanese insurers are expected to maintain marine war insurance, which covers the sinking and requisition of ships due to war in Russian waters for at least three months for liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei index drops 9% in 2022 for 1st yearly fall in 4 years
The benchmark Nikkei stock index finished the year down 9.4 percent, as Russia's war in Ukraine and fears over a potential global rec ...
Why The Bank Of Japan Blinked
The Bank of Japan shocked the market by increasing the band on their Yield Curve Control policy. See what this means for the economy here.
84% of education boards in Japan conduct survey on school rules amid controversy
A growing number of local boards of education across Japan are reviewing controversial school rules such as limiting the color of students' u ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest banks to raise housing loan rates after BOJ’s policy tweak
Japan's three biggest banks said on Friday they would raise interest rates for housing loans for next month, reflecting the Bank of Japan's tweak in its ultra-loose policy. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tests all China arrivals for COVID amid surging cases
Japan has started requiring COVID-19 tests for all passengers arriving from China as an emergency measure against surging infections there and as Japan faces rising case numbers and record-level death ... ( read original story ...)