Six couples are suing the Japanese government for the right to use different surnames. With the support of big business, there is now growing pressure to allow more options. ( read original story ...)
Notorious crypto manipulator guilty of inflating prices in $110M scheme
Eisenberg is scheduled to be sentenced on July 29 and is facing "a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison on the commodities fraud count and the commodities manipulation count, and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on the wire fraud count," the DOJ said.
Donald Trump’s $5.7 Million Crypto Portfolio: How Many Cryptocurrencies Does Trump Own?
For decades, former President Donald Trump has made headlines for his business dealings, political undertakings and legal issues, but one less-discussed point is his relationship with cryptocurrency.
IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) must tread cautiously in raising interest rates, as some indicators of inflation expectations remain short of its 2% target, the International Monetary Fund's Japan mission ...
Rich Nations Propose $11 Billion for World Bank to Boost Lending
Eleven rich countries including Japan, the UK and US proposed providing the World Bank with $11 billion in additional funds, which the bank says it could leverage up to $70 billion for lending.
Japan court denies fishing rights to Ainu people
A court in Japan dismissed a bid by Ainu Indigenous people to reclaim rights over river fishing for salmon, an official said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister gives fresh warning on excessive yen moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday authorities would take appropriate action against excessive currency market moves, repeating his warning to investors against pushing down the ... ( read original story ...)
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies
The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their currencies in a joint statement with the U.S. this week underscores the political heat they face from stiff ... ( read original story ...)
US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan’s Nagasaki A-bomb museum
Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so. ( read original story ...)
‘Soft’ sea creature – with red ‘scaleless’ body — discovered in Japan. See new species
The standard Japanese name, Mini-kon’nyakuuo, comes from the fish’s small size. The new species is found exclusively on the Pacific coast of Honshu Island, the largest island of Japan, off the coast ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Fund Childcare Allowance
Japan’s lower house of parliament passed a bill to add insurance premiums to help finance an expansion of childcare allowances, in a step toward realizing one of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ... ( read original story ...)
6 Cheap Crypto Gems That Could 1000x Before 2025
/Billion Dollar Jackpot/ – The quest for the next big thing in crypto is an exhilarating journey filled with potential riches. As we venture into the realm of digital assets, we’ve curated a list of six tantalizing crypto gems that have the potential to skyrocket and potentially deliver 1000x gains by 2025.
Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Macro Factors Following the Halving, Coinbase Says
These influences include rising geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates for longer, reflation and ballooning national debts, the report said.
Japan, US finance chiefs agree to closely communicate on FX
Japan and the United States agreed to closely communicate on currency markets, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday after a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "I explained Japan's view,
This tech IPO revival does not come with a blockbuster pipeline
Lossmaking young tech start-ups are advised to approach IPO roadshows with an eye-catching tale of future growth and some flattering numbers to back it up. In 2024, that is not happening.
Bank of Japan considering inflation forecast for FY 2026 of around 2%
The Bank of Japan is considering forecasting Japan's core inflation will be around 2 percent in fiscal 2026 in its new outlook report ...