The Japanese government approved a decision on laws regarding crypto. Providing stricter anti-crime restrictions against money laundering.
The World Is Watching the Crypto Cat-and-Mouse
But the lawsuits represent a high-octane acceleration in the ongoing cat-and-mouse power play between crypto exchanges and U.S. authorities, am ...
SEC’s selective justice takes hold on crypto – Gary Gensler on the deck
The SEC and its counterparts – particularly one man Gary Gensler, have proved to the financial world that reality is indeed stranger than fiction. Since the start of the crypto winter, the United ...
Crypto is ‘radioactive waste’ for institutional investors until things get resolved, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says
Crypto is "radioactive waste" for institutional investors until the SEC crackdown on Binance and Coinbase is resolved, Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary said.
Analysis-US SEC crackdown on Coinbase, Binance puts crypto exchanges on notice
By Hannah Lang WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Other U.S. crypto exchanges are likely to be in the firing line after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week sued Coinbase and Binance, two of the ...
Google Cloud says it will reimburse customers up to $1 million if they’re victims of a crypto-mining scam
The cloud computing arm of Google announced on Thursday that it will reimburse customers for up to $1 million in costs from the unauthorized use of their accounts for crypto mining.
Japan’s Isuzu says no plans to relocate factory from Thailand to Indonesia
Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors said on Thursday it was not planning to move a factory to Indonesia from Thailand, a day after the Indonesian industry minister signalled it would. ( read original story ...)
After controversial disqualification, Japan’s Miyu Kato wins French Open mixed doubles title
Fast-forward to Thursday and the 28-year-old won the French Open mixed doubles title with her German partner Tim Puetz. The pair came from behind to beat Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6 6-4 [10-6] in the final and Kato addressed the crowd with a pre-prepared speech during the trophy ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling on same-sex marriage disappoints but ‘a step forward’
A Japanese court on Thursday said a ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional but it raised concerns about the dignity and human rights of same-sex couples, a ruling short of activists' expectations but still seen as a step forward. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market is leaving others in the dust this year
Japanese stocks are leaving other major markets in the dust this year. Why it matters: This isn't just a markets story.
Japan’s stockmarket rally may disappoint investors
So far this year, foreign investors have bought ¥3.8trn ($27bn) more in Japanese stocks than they have sold, the most since 2013. Beneficiaries include Japan’s cheaply priced value stocks, such as the five sogo shosha (general trading companies) that Mr Buffet has bought stakes in.
Japan to push child care, labour reforms to stem falling births -sources
Japan aims to reform labour law, easing the way for couples to work and share household chores, in a bid to avert an expected sharp fall in the number of its young people by the 2030s, three ... ( read original story ...)
22 years since deadly stabbing rampage at Osaka elementary school
People have held a memorial service at an elementary school in Osaka Prefecture for the victims of a deadly stabbing rampage 22 years ago. A man broke into Ikeda Elementary School and stabbed eight ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for June 7: Pence, Hazardous air, Virginia shooting, Ukraine, Crypto
Many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck with little to no savings to cushion the blow of a job loss, medical emergency, or an unexpected event. If you ever find yourself in this type of ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.85%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Precision Instruments, Machinery and Marine Transport sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.85%.
Japan protests Chinese navy ship entering Japanese waters
Japan has conveyed "strong concern" and lodged a protest against China after the Chinese Navy entered Japan's waters near Yakushima Island on Thursday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said. ( read original story ...)