The mounted unit of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is gaining popularity at traffic safety events hosted by police stations across ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japanese wholesale inflation jumped in March and the central bank's deputy governor called for vigilance to the risk of stagflation, highlighting mounting ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News: Pepeto Announces Binance Level Exchange Update While Ethereum Price Prediction Maps Path to $7,500
Pepeto just hit a major checkpoint on its Binance level exchange, pushing the zero fee swap engine and token listing system closer to going live. The presale crossed $8.9 million, and the heaviest ...
Since FTX, Institutions No Longer Want to Keep Crypto on Exchanges
Institutions now trade crypto without depositing on exchanges. How Fireblocks, Copper, and Coinbase reshaped custody after FTX.
Crypto Ends The Week Higher After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Cryptocurrency prices were poised to end the trading week higher after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. Prices for digital assets such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ...
Asian Indices Forecast: Oil Shock Hits Nikkei, Hang Seng, ASX 200
Asian stock markets slumped in March as surging oil prices, war-driven inflation fears and slowing growth hit the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and ASX 200.
Japan to hike visa renewal fees to $440 for 5-year stay
TOKYO -- Japan plans to hike fees for visa renewals, an official from the Immigration Services Agency told the lower house of parliament.
XRP News: Ripple’s Japanese Bank Pilots Just Showed 60% Cost Savings Using XRP Over SWIFT
Japanese financial institutions just presented live pilot data showing that cross-border payments using XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) settled 60% cheaper than SWIFT—and in under four seconds. The results came ...
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man who allegedly stole flush valves from public toilets
Police in Tokyo have arrested an unemployed man on suspicion of stealing metal toilet components from public restrooms in a park in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
6 of the Most Common Questions People Have Before Buying Crypto
It's not too late to get into crypto, as long as you have an investment strategy. Learn where to start, how much to invest, and which coins to buy.
Iran Turns Strait of Hormuz Into Bitcoin Toll Booth: Will Crypto Hit $100,000 Again?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has ridden a wild ride lately. It hit an all-time high of $126,198 in October before crashing to around $60,000 in early February. Amid rising global tensions, it has risen to ...
Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill
Japan plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, shifting them from a payment-based framework to one aligned with traditional ...
Cherry blossom viewing event begins at Japan Mint in Osaka
People are flocking to a cherry blossom viewing event that began on Thursday at the Japan Mint in Osaka, western Japan. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-crypto giant Kraken’s Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks
By Hannah Lang and Pete Schroeder April 10 (Reuters) - Crypto giant Kraken's landmark Federal Reserve master account comes with restrictions aimed at mitigating risks, but it - and others likely to ...
Japan advances bills to classify crypto as ‘financial products,’ lower tax rates
Japan’s cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to classify crypto as “financial products” to protect investors.