John Divine, the head of digital OTC trading at BlockFills, described the biggest factors that stand to impact bitcoin's trajectory.
Japan GDP on tap, yen hugs 150.00/$
Warnings on Wednesday from Japan's finance minister Shunichi Suzuki that rapid FX moves are "undesirable" appear to have helped stall its decline for now. Japanese GDP data on Thursday could move the ...
French Gallery Ceysson & Bénétière Expands to Tokyo as the City’s Art Market Heats Up
Ceysson & Bénétière will open a space in Tokyo this fall, the French gallery announced on Wednesday. Located on the eighth floor of the Cura Ginza tower in the city’s Ginza district, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Seeks Summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un: A Desperate Attempt to Boost Approval Ratings?
Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, is pushing for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a bid to bolster his approval ratings. This is a diplomatic effort to address his low approval ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High In Japanese Yen: These Currencies Are Next In Line
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back above $1 trillion in market capitalization and has hit an all-time high in the Japanese yen.
Japan Intensifies Oversight on Crypto Transfers to Curb Unlawful Activities
In a decisive move to clamp down on financial crimes leveraging cryptocurrency, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a directive urging financial institutions within the nation to ...
Crypto Payments Scrutiny Intensifies with New Japanese FSA Guidelines
Japan tightens surveillance on crypto payments post a surge in fraud cases, while proposing tax exemptions to corporate crypto investments.
Why Japan Wants to Stop Crypto P2P Transactions
The nation pushes for stringent measures on crypto transactions to enhance financial security, potentially affecting P2P users.
Researchers Challenge Traditional Account of Homo Sapiens’ Technological Leap Due to Sudden Neuronal Mutation
A study led by researchers at the University of Nagoya Museum in Japan is challenging long-held beliefs about when and how cultural transitions occurred for Homo sapiens as they dispersed across ... ( read original story ...)
Late Eid equaliser denies Kewell debut win in Asian Champions League
Harry Kewell was denied a winning start to life as Yokohama F Marinos coach on Wednesday as Mahmoud Eid's stoppage time header earned Bangkok United a 2-2 draw with the Japanese side in the last 16 of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Former world number one reaches last eight of a tournament for first time since 2022
Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka goes through in Qatar Open to reach the quarter-finals of a tournament for the first time in almost two years. ( read original story ...)
Are we about to find out the moon’s origin? Japan’s space agency says it may now have clues
An unmanned lunar spacecraft has captured and transmitted data analyzing 10 lunar rocks, a greater-than-expected achievement that could help provide clues about the origin of the moon, a Japan space ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA Pushes for Stronger Monitoring of “Unlawful Transfers” to Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency expressed concern over the high number of fraudulent transactions involving crypto assets.
Japan’s Financial Institutions To Step Up User Protection
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has joined forces with the NPA to call for strengthened user protection measures from financial institutions.
The ‘lowest-hanging fruit’ of crypto legislation still seems like a pipe dream, with the House stuck on a stablecoin deal
Despite an optimistic statement from Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), there is a persisting gridlock in the House Financial Services Committee.
These crypto companies saw gains ‘powered by’ bitcoin passing $1 trillion
Bitcoin is seeing “improving investor sentiment” amid a price surge and several U.S.-listed crypto companies are enjoying gains as well.