Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Tuesday that he is “closely watching FX moves with the utmost sense of urgency.” Important for currencies to move in a stable manner reflecting fundamentals.
Japanese Militarism – Taisho Democracy – Extra History – Part 2
Yokohama, September 1st, 1923. A city of liberal ideas like labor unions, women's rights, and democracy. A city of foreign delights like chocolate and cigars. A city about to be destroyed! Buildings ... ( read original story ...)
BIT Mining to pay $10M fine for bribing Japanese politicians in former life
BIT Mining has been handed a $10 million fine from the SEC and DOJ for bribing Japanese officials when it was formerly known as online sports casino 500.com.
Pro-crypto policies ignite Bitcoin momentum: Is $260,000 within reach?
The post-election landscape is setting the stage for a promising year in crypto, with renewed optimism fueled by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.
What Warren Buffett Has Said About Crypto
American billionaire investor Warren Buffett has previously criticized cryptocurrencies, but his multinational conglomerate holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns part of a bank that offers cryptocurrency swapping.
BOJ sees progress in wage-driven inflation, keeps Dec rate hike on table
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the economy was making progress in achieving sustained wages-driven inflation, but gave few clues on whether the central bank could raise interest rates again ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on firm tech shares, bargain-hunting
Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as technology issues tracked overnight gains by their U.S. counterparts and investors scooped up bargains after recent declines. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan locked in grip of deep freeze
Northern Japan saw temperatures plunge below freezing. Overnight lows were minus 10.4 degrees Celsius in Hokkaido's village of Shimukappu and minus 3 in the city of Sapporo, while the city of Aomori ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Crypto shuts down Seamoon Protocol amid challenges
Japan’s DMM Crypto is discontinuing its Seamoon Protocol. No new services will be added to the ecosystem, and the fate of existing services on the platform is under discussion, the company announced.
Dollar strengthens against yen on Bank of Japan’s hike uncertainty
The dollar rose against the yen on Monday to resume its recent ascent after Japan's top central bank official signaled further monetary policy tightening was on the horizon, but was vague on the ...
Dua Lipa Flaunts Incredible Dance Moves in Tokyo Concert Videos
Dua Lipa’s recent stop in Tokyo for her Radical Optimism Tour marked yet another fantastic show. The audience witnessed a couple of her remarkable dance numbers which she later recapped in one of her ... ( read original story ...)
Dua Lipa ‘proves’ she’s in love with her man on trip to Tokyo
Dua Lipa snuggled up with her boyfriend to escape the cold November temperatures of Tokyo, Japan, as part of a break from her tour, as the pair prepare to celebrate their first ann ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s worst traffic is NOT in Tokyo
Surprisingly, Japan’s worst traffic isn’t in the bustling cities of Tokyo or Osaka—it’s in Okinawa! With limited public transportation options and a car-centric infrastructure rooted in post-war ... ( read original story ...)
To students in Japan, Alex Rodriguez compares Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan
New York Yankee baseball legend-turned-businessman Alex Rodriguez sung praises on Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani while taking to students in Japan. "Major League Baseball has been ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan’s MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet issues $11.3M Bond for Bitcoin
Metaplanet announced the issuance of 11.75 billion yen ($11.3 million) of one-year ordinary bonds to buy more Bitcoin.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner enjoy romantic getaway in Tokyo
Dua Lipa and boyfriend Callum Turner looked more loved-up than ever as they shared a sweet moment in Tokyo on Monday, taking a well-deserved break from her tour. The star glowing in a ... ( read original story ...)