A little-known cryptocurrency that is at the center of a key legal fight for the industry is leading the latest rally in digital assets amid speculation that the company behind it may soon reach a settlement with US regulators.
Coinbase more likely to get SEC action over crypto accounting after regulator dings rival for same practice
The odds that Coinbase Global Inc. will face a regulatory enforcement action over its accounting for crypto assets rose on Wednesday, after the
Fighting for the future of ‘face-to-face connection’ in LA’s Little Tokyo
Los Angeles' Little Tokyo has been a gathering spot for Japanese Americans for 140 years. But now, it’s at risk of being lost. ( read original story ...)
Travel Expert Shares ‘Custom’ Feature Tourists Must Experience at Viral Cup Noodles Museum in Tokyo (Exclusive)
Food and travel content creator Kathryn Ling spoke to PEOPLE about the multi-level Cup Noodles Museum near Tokyo, where visitors can order custom ramen bowls and try different dishes ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say
Binance and OKX say closing a loophole that meant crypto prime brokers could offer lower fees is about creating a level playing field. Some trading firms say it's a backward step for market efficiency ...
Yokohama Rubber’s GEOLANDAR G94 tires are OE for Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport SUV in Thailand
Yokohama Rubber will supply its GEOLANDAR G94 tires as original equipment (OE) to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation for use on the Pajero Sport mid-size SUV. The vehicle, which was introduced in Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Cape Town fintech launches crypto-rand hybrid
South African fintech NeoNomad launches hybrid exchange platform with stablecoin, aiming to boost financial inclusion.
Buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna mulling bankers for 2025 IPO: report
Buy-now-pay-later specialist Klarna Holding AB is considering Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan for lead banking positions for a potential initial public offering for 2025, ...
Nikkei Closes Lower as Japan Focuses on Economic Data Ahead of Earnings
The Nikkei Stock Average closed 0.4% lower at 41097.69 as falls in electronics makers offset gains in defense and machinery shares. Kawasaki Heavy Industries gained 10% and Komatsu climbed 3.7% while Tokyo Electron dropped 7.
Sumo: Dominant Terunofuji in sole Nagoya lead with 4th straight win
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Terunofuji took the sole lead on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, the injury-plagued grand champion notching another fine victory to further ... ( read original story ...)
In Netflix’s Powerful ‘Simone Biles Rising,’ the Gymnast Gets Candid About Pulling Out of the Tokyo Olympics: TV Review
During the Tokyo Olympics - held in 2021 rather than 2020 because of the pandemic - Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, pulled out of the competition at the last minute. Leading up to the games, ( read original story ...)
INTERVIEW: Sharp to Stop Production at Plant in Osaka in Aug.
Osaka Prefecture, by around August, President Masahiro Okitsu has said. Okitsu, who assumed the presidency at the end of last month, also promised to turn his company around in fiscal 2024 ending in ... ( read original story ...)
Damages trial begins in Tokyo over Google Maps reviews
A Tokyo court has begun hearing a damages case brought by plaintiffs who claim US tech giant Google failed to delete harmful and inaccurate reviews on its Google Maps app. The suit was filed by 63 ... ( read original story ...)
Truant 4th grader wrongly told to leave Tokyo public school after attending ‘free school’
The Meguro Ward Board of Education in Japan's capital wrongly demanded that the parents of a boy who had stopped attending a public elementar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unit of credit card giant Visa suspected of unfair practice
The Visa unit is suspected of charging higher fees to credit card companies that did not use its network to check credit information, forcing them to stop using its rivals' networks or switch to using its networks,
Japan’s Kanda says officials need to respond if speculators cause excessive FX moves, Kyodo reports
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday he would have to respond if speculators cause excessive moves in the currency market and that there was no limit to how often authorities ...