told reporters Saturday at the annual gathering of IMF and World Bank in Marrakech, Morocco. Pantha cautioned that he wasn’t speaking on behalf of the Japanese authorities, who he said “may know ...
Japan Bank Fund Transfer System Restored After Two-Day Glitch
Japan’s domestic interbank fund settlement system resumed normal operations on Thursday following a two-day glitch that disrupted millions of transactions. The Zengin System was restored and expected ...
Japanese banks to launch digital currency backed by bank deposits
A consortium of Japanese corporations, led by cryptocurrency exchange DeCurret, is set to introduce a digital currency, DCJPY, specifically for the transaction and settlement of clean energy ...
Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin’s Imminent Surge, Foresees 150% Jump And Bullish Trends For Chainlink, Avalanche
Chainlink's long consolidation suggests an upcoming breakout; Avalanche may experience a 14% rise soon. Recent predictions from a prominent crypto analyst suggest that Bitcoin BTC/USD is poised for a significant rally, with Chainlink and Avalanche also ...
City minister presses UK regulator to show restraint on new crypto advertising rules
Rishi Sunak, prime minister, has keenly advocated for crypto and for creating a regulatory framework that allows the sector to flourish in Britain. “We want to see the businesses of tomorrow, and the jobs they create, here in the UK,” he tweeted in April 2022 when he was chancellor.
City minister presses UK regulator to show restraint on new crypto rules
Rishi Sunak, prime minister, has keenly advocated for crypto and for creating a regulatory framework that allows the sector to flourish in Britain. “We want to see the businesses of tomorrow, and the jobs they create, here in the UK,” he tweeted in April 2022 when he was chancellor.
Japanese VC Beyond Next Ventures raises $67.7M in a first close of its deep tech fund
Susmed, which has developed a therapeutic app for patients with insomnia, is the first Japanese IPO in the digital healthcare sector, Ito noted. Beyond Next also invested in Regional Fish Institute, a ...
The 5 Biggest Crypto Heists Cost Investors $2 Billion. Here’s How to Protect Yours
Cryptocurrency heists have been very lucrative for cybercriminals, with over $2 billion taken from cryptocurrency wallets. Here are the five largest ones and a few steps you can take to protect your ...
Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the US
Ferrari has started to accept payment in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars in the U.S. and will extend the scheme to Europe following requests from its wealthy customers, its marketing and ...
Japan SDF planes fly to Djibouti to ready for Israel evacuation
Japan used the same SDF foothold in Djibouti when it carried out an evacuation operation for nationals in nearby Sudan in April, where fighting between the Sudanese military and a paramilitary force ...
Across U.S., Chinese bitcoin mines draw national security scrutiny
Microsoft reported one site in because of its proximity to a nuclear missile base. Other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
Birkenstock prices IPO at $46 per share, toward midpoint of stated range
German shoemaker Birkenstock priced its IPO at $46 per share. The company, which got its start in 1774, is known for its comfy and durable styles and recently made a cameo in the "Barbie" movie.
Birkenstock’s looming IPO is expected to become the next test of investor appetite for deals
For now, the IPO is the only one expected this week — although some smaller issuers may opt to join the calendar late, according to Renaissance Capital, a provider of IPO exchange-traded funds ...
Japan finance chief sends warning after yen’s renewed weakening
JAPAN’S finance minister Shunichi Suzuki sent a warning shot to investors on Friday (Oct 13), relating that he had told his group of 20 counterparts that there will be cases when appropriate responses ...
Japan tells G20 it may need to act in FX market-finmin Suzuki
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday he told his Group of 20 (G20) counterparts that Tokyo may need to take appropriate action depending on moves in the currency market. In a news ...
After Ellison, Crypto Takes Center Stage at Bankman-Fried Trial
After three days of riveting testimony in the case against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, a Manhattan federal courtroom got pulled into the inner workings of the business that drives the market at ...