China officially said it will end quarantine for inbound travelers — symbolizing an end to its zero-Covid policy that it's held for nearly three years.
Japan to Lift Ban on Domestic Stablecoin Distribution in 2023
In its latest move to becoming more crypto-friendly, the Japanese FSA announced it would ease stablecoin restrictions in 2023.
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Crypto Lender Vauld Faces Debt-Plan Deadline as Takeover Talks With Nexo in Limbo
Acquisition talks between crypto lenders Nexo and Vauld haven’t yet resulted in an agreement, as Vauld stares down a Jan. 20 deadline to present a restructuring plan to creditors.
Apple Faces $98 Million Hit on Back Taxes in Japan, Nikkei Says
Apple faces about $98 million in back taxes in Japan, a bill that appears to be tied to bulk sales of duty-free devices to foreign tourists, Nikkei reported.
Beware the ‘pig butchering’ crypto scam sweeping across America
Another variation of the Amazon scam involves a criminal calling a potential victim and indicating a suspicious purchase has been flagged on the user's account, which has resulted ...
Crypto’s very bad year yielded even worse falls from grace. Here’s a list.
Here are five prominent falls from grace that shook the crypto world in 2022. Once hailed as the “white knight” of crypto, the former FTX CEO is now on house arrest at his parents house in Palo Alto, ...
‘Merry Christmas’—Shock $300 Million Binance Bombshell Could Be About To Hit The Price Of Bitcoin And Crypto
Bitcoin BTC and cryptocurrency prices have been sent sharply lower by the ongoing FTX crisis that could be about to engulf other major crypto companies. The bitcoin price has plunged to lows not seen ...
Laughing Through Tears: Crypto Memes of The Year
This year, heavy industry-wide losses from Bitcoin to the now-collapsed FTX exchange drove crypto fans to seek refuge in humor.
Officials warn of crypto scam where genuine-looking sites show fake profit
The mobile application showed a profit of $2.8 million on what appeared to be a hot day of trading on the Singapore exchange. But whenever the trader tried to withdraw funds back home in the United ...
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on Wall Street’s advance
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed higher Monday on the back of Wall Street's gains late last week, with high-technology issues finding favor, although trade was thin amid year-end holidays.
Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report
The Financial Services Agency of Japan will reportedly lift the ban on the domestic distribution of foreign-issued stablecoins in 2023.
From Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest to bitcoin plunging below $20,000, here are the 9 craziest crypto stories of 2022
These are the wildest moments in a brutal year for cryptocurrencies that saw bitcoin plunge over 60% and Sam Bankman-Fried arrested on fraud charges.
Crypto Wallet Bitkeep Points to Malicious APK Packages for $8M Exploit
Amid the ongoing hack, the BitKeep team advised its users to move their funds to official Google Play or App Store wallets.
Japan’s MUFG to invest US$200 million in Indonesian fintech Akulaku
TOKYO: Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said on Monday (Dec 26) its banking unit will invest US$200 million in Indonesian fintech company Silvrr Technology, known as Akulaku. Backed by ...
MUFG to acquire 70% stake in Japan’s Kanmu for $150M to foray into BNPL business
See the original story in Japanese. Nikkei reported on Monday that Japanese FinTech startup Kanmu is expected to be acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Bank next spring. The Japanese megabank will acquire ...