Two cases pitting an aggressive SEC against the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange could clarify the legal status of digital assets—or force the politicians to do so.
Crypto startup Pillow, backed by Accel and Quona, to discontinue all services
Pillow plans to discontinue its services, citing the regulatory uncertainty that has claimed countless other crypto startups.
Sapporo bid for 2030 Winter Olympics boosted as new poll suggests growing support
A new poll has boosted Sapporo's hopes of staging the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics by revealing that 60 per cent of people in Japan are in ... ( read original story ...)
88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity. ( read original story ...)
Fallen giants Nagoya Grampus chasing past glories after Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker era
Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker both spent time with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus in the 90s, but the years since have featured a relegation and mid-table mediocrity ... ( read original story ...)
King Kazu signs new Yokohama contract at 53 not-out
The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, Kazuyoshi Miura, has signed a new deal with Yokohama that will keep him playing at 54. ( read original story ...)
Kyoto Sanga vs Yokohama FC Prediction: A Home Win Expected
Yokohama FC ravages Kyoto Sanga at the Sanga Stadium in another victory bid. Previous analysis between both sides reveals an average of three goals per game. Nineteen contests have produced 8 ... ( read original story ...)
Teens arrested after robbery in plain sight in Tokyo’s Ginza
Four teenagers were arrested on May 8 after masked robbers at a luxury watch store in Tokyo’s Ginza district committed a heist so brazen that onlookers thought it was a movie shoot. The teens ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stories delayed beyond 2023
Drecom has delayed pixel art adventure game Tokyo Stories from its previously planned 2023 release window to an unannounced date. It will be available for console and PC via Steam. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest bank MUFG to issue stablecoins tied to foreign currencies
Japan’s leading bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), plans to issue global stablecoins tied to foreign currencies (including the United States dollar. The financial giant will mint the coins th ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.45%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Precision Instruments, Electrical/Machinery and Machinery sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 1.45% ...
Japan finance minister says ‘firmly’ watching FX moves as yen weakens
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that he was "firmly" watching foreign exchange markets and sharp movements in the yen's exchange rate were undesirable, when asked about the ...
Japan Faces Threat Of Women’s World Cup TV Blackout
Japanese fans face the threat of a Women’s World Cup TV blackout as the Asian country’s broadcasters have yet to strike a broadcast deal with governing body FIFA. ( read original story ...)
Japan Cosmo’s ‘poison pill’ may have failed without uncommon vote
Cosmo Energy Holdings' "poison pill" proposal against a prominent activist investor could have been blocked if the company had not adopted a controversial voting pattern, details of the vote count released on Friday showed. ( read original story ...)
From Online To Osaka, Unicorn D2C Tech Accessory Brand Debuts Japan Flagship, Eyes U.S. Expansion Next
Gen Z-approved tech-accessory brand Casetify launches its first international flagship designed by renowned architect Andre Fu, and future expansion plans for the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator punishes two regional banks for ‘problematic’ risky bond sales
JAPAN’S Financial Services Agency (FSA) on Friday (Jun 23) said it had imposed business improvement orders on two regional banks for selling high-risk structured bonds without providing sufficient ... ( read original story ...)