Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday authorities were on standby to respond to recent "one-sided, sharp" moves in the yen, escalating his warning to investors against pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Russian helicopter violated airspace over Hokkaido
A helicopter, presumed to be Russian, violated Japanese territorial airspace over their northernmost island of Hokkaido, Japan's Ministry of Defense said on Oct. 31. The ministry said that fighter jets from Japan's Air Self-Defense Force were scrambled to respond. ( read original story ...)
Crypto This Tuesday: Record-Breaking Profitable BTC Addresses, Tether Bolsters Reserves in Q3, and More
Japan freezes assets of Hamas agents and crypto firm for terrorist financing Japan has frozen the assets of nine representatives of Hamas and a cryptographic firm, alleging links to terrorism ...
Europe Taking The Lead In Crypto Regulation (October Issue)
This month's issue breaks down the bitcoin rally past $35,000. Also, I share some key takeaways from a visit to a crypto and blockchain conference in Barcelona.
The yen tumbles toward 33-year low. Is it the Bank of Japan’s fault?
The Bank of Japan is slow-walking away from yield-curve control. That didn't help the yen as it slumped Tuesday.
Police in Japan capture gunman after 8-hour hostage drama at a post office north of Tokyo
Police in Japan ended an eight-hour standoff with a gunman at a post office Tuesday by capturing the suspect after two hostages were freed safely — an attack authorities said could be related to an earlier shooting at a hospital. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Government Sanctions Crypto Exchange Linked to Hamas
Japanese government has seized the assets of nine Hamas operatives and a crypto exchange involved in financing the terrorist organization.
A Legendary Billionaire Just Flipped On Bitcoin Amid $300 Billion Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Boom
Legendary billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has admitted he should have bought bitcoin, calling it a strong "brand" similar to
UK outlines plans to regulate crypto, firms must register regardless of location
The country's government will enforce the new rules in a multi-step process, outlining new standards for stablecoins first.
Man holed up in Japan post office after shooting near hospital
Oct. 31 (UPI) --A man suspected of shooting toward a hospital in Japan has holed himself up in a neighboring post office Tuesday afternoon, officials said. The man entered the post office with a handgun at around 2:15 p.m. local time in Toda City ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial appeal: Yokohama plant celebrates milestone
Yokohama Tire Co. recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking of its its first U.S. truck tire plant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya sees subdued Halloween as tight security dampens mood
Repeated calls by Tokyo's Shibuya Ward to stay away during Halloween seemed to have been received loud and clear by revelers Tuesday ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Remains Steady amid Hawkish Decision by BoJ, All Eyes on Fed
Bitcoin (BTC) has been consolidating around $34,400 levels with the BoJ deciding to soften its grip on the "yield curve control" program.
The Bank of Japan’s safety margins are shrinking: BofA
Shusuke Yamada, the chief of Japan FX at Bank of America, says that the Bank of Japan needs more evidence to judge inflation.
It Just Got Harder to Bet Against the Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's latest monetary move ramps up the unpredictability of its policy, making it harder to bet against the central bank, inves ...
Digital Wallet for Osaka Kansai EXPO is in service on November 1, naming e-money as ‘MYAKU-PE！’ and reward point as ‘MYAKU-PO！’
Digital Wallet’ service started on November 1 2023 to connect the EXPO with wallet users, nicknaming e-money as ‘MYAKU-PE!' and reward point as ‘MYAKU-PO!’ ... ( read original story ...)