Two strong earthquakes struck Japan Tuesday at magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.7, according to data from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). The first quake struck in the Pacific Ocean about 80 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Regulator Moves To Mandate Liability Reserves For Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s financial regulator is moving ahead with legislation that will require crypto exchanges to maintain liability reserves.
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Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has renewed his criticism of cryptocurrencies. This time, he is comparing crypto to the 1990s Beanie Babies bubble and arguing that crypto still fails to offer ...
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The South African Reserve Bank warned that a lack of comprehensive regulations for crypto assets and stablecoins has emerged as a new risk, posing significant threat to the country’s financial sector.
Panasonic Energy to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries for Zoox, Marking a Milestone in Panasonic Energy’s Entry into the Fast-growing Robotaxi Market
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion battery ...
Laparoscopic surgery can reduce blood loss and improve jaundice recovery for severe newborn liver disease
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Nepathya rocks Osaka at end of Japan concert series
Nepathya brought their Japan concert series to a stirring close in Osaka on Monday evening, delivering a vibrant two-hour set that blended folk-rock energy with heartfelt storytelling. ( read original story ...)
China and Japan Are in a Showdown, With Trump in the Middle
With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart. ( read original story ...)
Overseas-based Tokyo condo buyers doubled in 2025 1st half: gov’t survey
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Japan Moves to Mandate Reserves for Crypto Exchanges as Hacks Mount
Japan’s FSA plans to require crypto exchanges to hold liability reserves to compensate customers for losses from hacks, failures, or bankruptcies.
Japan’s FSA requires exchanges to hold liability reserves to cover hacks and fraud
Japan is moving ahead with tougher regulations for the crypto industry, as the Financial Services Agency now requires that cryptocurrency exchanges maintain substantial safety reserves to protect ...
Crypto Founder Defends FBI Involvement After Developer Accidentally Causes Blockchain Split
Development teams from Input Output Global (IOG), the Cardano Foundation, Intersect, and EMURGO quickly formed an emergency response group. They deployed patches within three hours, and the network ...
Nikkei stock index plunges on caution over AI boom
The Nikkei stock index plunged Friday, dragged down by heavyweight technology shares on wariness over the artificial intelligence boo ...
Nagoya Institute of Technology Researchers Propose Novel BaTiO3-Based Catalyst for Oxidative Coupling of Methane
Perovskites—a class of compounds with a unique ABX3 structure and high temperature stability—are promising materials for energy conversion. In recent years, they have been utilized in photovoltaic ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Extends ATP Tour Deal Through 2028
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Trump wades into China and Japan’s escalating dispute over Taiwan
The president has spoken with the leaders of both countries as they spar over remarks the Japanese prime minister made about the Beijing-claimed island. ( read original story ...)