In the years since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a legacy of hope and pride remains across the region—one that perfectly captures Japan’s ability to look forward without ever leaving ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida grilled over alleged gifts to IOC for Tokyo’s Olympic bid
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled in the Diet on Monday by the opposition bloc over Ishikawa Gov Hiroshi Hase's remarks that gifts were provided to International Olympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese crypto investment firm CGV invests $5 Million in Blast’s Layer 2 ecosystem
On November 27, CGV, a Japanese crypto investment firm, announced a significant investment ... from CGV and access a broad network of resources and connections spanning Japan, the United States, Hong ...
USD/JPY undeterred by Japan’s inflation figures, US PCE data from October looms
USD/JPY is trading near 149.00, with 0.30% losses recorded. Japan's inflation figures from Friday showed no surprises. Kazuo Ueada hints at uncertainty regarding a potential policy tweak. US Dollar ...
Crypto enforcers wielded a heavy hand this year, but don’t expect it to get softer in 2024
“2023 has certainly seen some controversies, although in many ways, it has been a lull from the crypto winter and hangover from the crash of FTX and LUNA in 2022,” Jack Vinijtrongjit, co-founder and CEO of web3 infrastructure company AAG, told TechCrunch+.
Former Binance CEO CZ’s Sentencing Slated for Feb. 2024: What Happens Next?
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 23, 2024, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time for former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The founder of the world's largest crypto exchange was released from custody on a $175 million personal recognizance bond last week.
Binance Dies, And Crypto Is Birthed
With the U.S. government finally prosecuting the largest crypto-criminals, perhaps now cryptocurrencies can emerge from the shadows and grow towards their potential.
Coinbase CEO says crypto industry can turn the page after historic Binance settlement
The crypto industry can close the chapter on a litany of scandals after Binance was hit with a historic settlement, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC.
Alibaba shuts down quantum lab, donates it to university
Three guesses where DAMO plans to focus research from now on. Yep, you guessed it...AI China's cloud and e-commerce giant Alibaba has shut down its quantum computing laboratory and laid off a number ...
Japan’s premier grilled over alleged ‘gifts’ to Olympic Committee to host Tokyo Games
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled by lawmakers on Monday on alleged gifts given to International Olympic Committee (IOC) in a bid to host Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Unlike Japan, China’s property crisis won’t lead to lost decades
China's crisis stems from overenthusiastic investment while Japan's was a result of speculation and bank profligacy To revitalise its economy and calm international jitters, Beijing should look to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s aging population offers a roadmap for the US economy’s inflation battle
Eurizon economists say that sticky inflation isn't as much of a risk as some believe, and the US risks outright deflation instead. ( read original story ...)
Decline in undeclared crypto holdings in Japan amid rising tax evasion cases
In a dynamic turn of events, Japan witnessed a notable decrease in the average value of undeclared cryptocurrency holdings, coupled with a significant surge in tax evasion cases involving digital ...
Coinbase share price surges as crypto exchange rival hit with $4 billion penalty
Despite some legal troubles of its own, publicly-traded crypto exchange Coinbase took a victory lap as Binance faced the regulatory music.
Aditi Ashok: The Indian girl who missed out on an Olympic medal in Tokyo has come a long way
Aditi had once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win an Olympic medal, not only to make herself immortalised in Indian sport but also to bring golf into mainstream. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Vietnam agree to boost ties and start discussing Japanese military aid amid China threat
Japan and Vietnam have agreed to boost their security and economic ties in the face of China’s growing influence in the region. ( read original story ...)