TOKYO has struggled for years to pitch itself again as a major financial hub, but its ambitions might be saved by what Homer Simpson once called the two sweetest words in the English language: “De ... ( read original story ...)
Bankers Chase Startups in Japan as Funding Dries Up Elsewhere
Just a few years ago, getting a bank loan to finance early-stage ventures was a rare occurrence in Japan. That’s now changing, according to Tokyo-based software startup Techtouch Inc.
Japan raises view on imports, sees rising bankruptcies
Japan raised its official assessment of imports for first time in nine months, the government's monthly economic report showed on Tuesday, as the yen's double-digit depreciation from a year earlier puffed up the value of imported goods. ( read original story ...)
Drunk British man accused of trespassing into Sapporo residence
Hokkaido police have arrested a male British national who while intoxicated is alleged to have intruded into a residence in Sapporo over the weekend ... ( read original story ...)
65-year-old man arrested over attempted murder of wife in Nagoya
Police in Nagoya on Monday arrested a 65-year-old man on suspicion of attempting to kill his wife. According to police, Takuma Suzuki, a company employee, called 110 at around 12:10 a.m. and said he ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber (TYO:5101) Price Target Increased by 9.56% to 3,116.10
The average one-year price target for Yokohama Rubber (TYO:5101) has been revised to 3,116.10 / share. This is an increase of 9.56% from the prior estimate of 2,844.10 dated April 6, 2023. The price ... ( read original story ...)
10,000 people march, demand progress in Tokyo’s first Pride parade in 4 years
Tokyo on Sunday saw its first full Pride parade in four years, with participants calling for more progress as Japan prepares to host the 49th G7 summit next month. Since 2019, Japanese municipalities ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto winter is over — and bitcoin could hit $100,000 by the end of 2024, Standard Chartered says
The U.S. banking sector crisis has solidified the case for bitcoin as a "decentralised, trustless and scarce digital asset," Standard Chartered said in a note.
Bitcoin sinks to $27,000, and Gemini expands outside U.S. amid crypto crackdown: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Japan’s Web3 pivot needs global mindset, flexibility to succeed, says incubator founder
Japan's Web3 pivot needs a global mindset and regulatory agility to succeed, says Yudai Suzuki, co-founder of Fracton Ventures.
Now valued at $500M, Cosmose ditches Stripe to adopt Near’s crypto solution
Near is helping Cosmose migrate user data onto its blockchain and building out a system where users can see how the firm is tracking them.
Bitcoin could soar 268% to $100,000 as crypto winter is finally over, Standard Chartered says
The crypto winter has melted away, and bitcoin is set to flourish, a Standard Chartered note forecasted on Monday. The world's biggest digital currency by market cap could surge to $100,000 by the end of 2024,
Extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon delayed after forgery charge in Montenegro
Cryptocurrency fugitive Do Kwon and his associate have been indicted for forgery in Montenegro, effectively delaying their extradition to South Korea. Kwon, 31, and his associate, Han Chang-joon, were accused of forging personal documents.
Crypto Investment Funds Have First Week of Outflows in 6 Weeks
Digital asset investment funds had net outflows for the first time in six weeks last week, totaling $30 million, according to a report by CoinShares. Outflows began on April 14, coinciding with bitcoin (BTC) reaching $30,
DeSantis shrugs off Trump poll lead in Japan: ‘I’m not a candidate’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to announce his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in a matter of days, deflected a reporter’s question Monday when asked about a series ... ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto Is Dead In America’—Early Bitcoin Investor Issues Stark Coinbase Warning Amid Price Chaos
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has declared "crypto is dead in America"—warning regulators are coming for crypto companies like