Even with Friday's sizeable selloff, the Nikkei still gained 4.26% for the week, snapping a three-week losing run ...
It was Bankman-Fried’s decision to raid billions from sister crypto company, star witness testifies
Fried’s federal fraud trial that in the final days of Alameda Research, she admitted wrongdoing to her employees in an all-hands meeting, telling them the decision to borrow funds from customers of ...
Japan’s banking regulator to order report on glitch from network operator
NHK has learned that Japan's banking regulator will order the operator of a major interbank payment system to submit a report about a recent extensive system glitch.
Japan’s Zenkin Net Faces Nationwide Disruption, Affecting Over 2.55 Million Transactions
Nationwide Disruption in Japan’s Banking Network In a major breach of Japan’s banking infrastructure, the country’s interbank network, Zenkin Net, experienced a significant system malfunction. The ...
Asia-Pacific stocks set to fall ahead of China inflation data
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of China’s inflation and trade data for September. China is slated to release inflation numbers early Friday. Analysts polled by Reuters expect the country’s ...
This Week In Credit Card News: Hamas Funded Attack Through Crypto; Are Your Credit Card Rewards At Risk?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to take a closer look at credit card rewards programs. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said his agency is eyeing new guidance for how the Electronic ...
FTC sues bankrupt crypto company Voyager’s CEO over false FDIC insurance claims
After settling on Thursday with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), bankrupt crypto company Voyager is permanently banned from handling consumers' assets. When a bank or financial service is FDIC ...
Investors Prefer Market-Based Security For Crypto To Legal Protections
Market-based improvements to cryptocurrency safety are more likely to draw wary investors to digital assets than better regulation, a recent survey covering nine countries found.
Account Labs raises $7.7M as FTX’s demise leads to crypto self-custody growth
The unraveling of FTX's misuse of customer funds also exposed the risks of using crypto wallets controlled by centralized trading platforms, prompting users to seek self-custodial wallets. While FTX's demise and the subsequent troubles of its affiliated companies have dampened the crypto market,
Japan’s first bank-supported digital currency, DCJPY, to go live in July 2024
As economies continue to digitize, Japan is set to launch its first bank-backed digital currency in 2024. On October 12, digital currency and electronic payments business DeCurret Holdings released a ...
Despite Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial, Crypto Firms’ Marketing Message of Financial Freedom Still Resonates
Many observers see the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, as a referendum on the industry, which has recently inched closer to mainstream ...
Friday the 13th and Bitcoin. Is it Unlucky for Crypto Traders?
Friday the 13th is considered the unluckiest of days due to various superstitions and indeed that date has historically been bearish for the ...
The trial of ‘crypto king’ SBF is the Enron scandal for millennials
Sam Bankman-Fried was the 'richest self-made newcomer in Forbes 400 history.' I told my parents it's the equivalent of indicting Warren Buffett.
Japan’s Nikkei jumps, led by rally in chip shares
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks following heavy sell-offs, with chip-related shares leading the charge. The Nikkei index rose 1.75% to 32,494 ...
BOJ’s Noguchi says wage growth momentum is biggest focus for Japan economy
Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday that the biggest focus for the Japanese economy now was to ensure that momentum for wage growth stayed in place, with a 3% rise in nominal pay ...
Major System Failure Disrupts Transactions Across Japanese Banks
A major system failure at Japan’s Zengin-net payment clearing network has caused widespread disruptions in money transfers between banks, affecting transactions for 11 banks including MUFG Bank, ...