Fried’s FTX is taking advantage of rampant instability in the crypto lending market to assert itself while propping up major institutions. The company’s US-based arm has a deal in place with troubled ... ( read original story ...)
Deribit claims crypto hedge fund Three Arrows failed to repay $80mn
Three Arrows Capital fell into liquidation this week after exchange Deribit claimed the crypto hedge fund failed to repay $80mn, highlighting the severity of the crunch at the prominent digital asset ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GPIF logs first quarterly investment loss in two years
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) reported on Friday an investment loss of $16 billion in January-March, the first quarterly negative return in two years, as higher U.S. interest rates ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Jacks up iPhone and iPad Prices in Japan
International pricing varies, especially to consider currency fluctuations, but Apple products in Japan were, as noted above, less expensive than those in the United States. The price hike seems to ... ( read original story ...)
Vučić at the Embassy of Japan: A ceremonial reception marking 140 years of relations
At the residence of Japanese Embassy in Serbia, a reception was held tonight to mark 140 years of the establishment of friendly relations between two countries. Japanese Ambassador to Serbia, H.E. ( read original story ...)
Apple hikes Japan price of iPhone by nearly a fifth
Apple Inc has hiked by nearly a fifth the cost of its flagship iPhone phone in Japan, which is battling a weakening yen currency and rising inflation. ( read original story ...)
Apple Increases Prices in Japan by Up To 25%
Apple today increased the price of iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models in Japan by up to 25 percent. The price hikes, first reported by ... ( read original story ...)
Supply crunch, inflation deflate Japan’s biggest manufacturers
Confidence among Japan’s largest manufacturers sagged for a second quarter on rising costs and supply constraints, though the service ... ( read original story ...)
Fact-Checking 8 Claims About Crypto’s Climate Impact
While some experts say that there’s potential for positive impact from crypto mining, most agree there are few indications that the industry is going in the right direction. “There is a narrow path ... ( read original story ...)
How crypto marketers are pivoting their ad strategies through the ‘crypto winter’ to focus on education and responsible investing
Some crypto companies are capitalizing on the market turmoil to push marketing initiatives that focus on rebuilding trust in the sector. ( read original story ...)
BlockFi’s CEO denies that Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX is nearing a deal to buy the struggling $1 billion crypto lender for $25 million
The boss of troubled crypto lender BlockFi has denied that Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX is set to buy the company for $25 million, despite speculation about a deal. Citing sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Is Selling Data on Crypto and ‘Geotracking’ to ICE
A contract between the two organizations reveal what services the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may get from Coinbase. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Bourse Works to Improve Chinese Investors’ Convenience, Chief Says
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is working on enhancing convenience for Chinese and Japanese investors, according to the chief of the Asian bourse. "We will continue to work on further developments of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GPIF records 5.4% gain for fiscal year amid tumultuous markets
Japan's GPIF reported a 5.42% investment gain for its fiscal year, despite ending the period with a quarterly loss of $16 billion. ( read original story ...)
Japan swelters in highest temperatures for 147 years with 35°C for seven days running
In the east of the country, temperatures hit 35°C for the seventh day running, while the western city of Nagoya was predicted to hit 40°C. They are the hottest temperatures to hit the country since ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces worst heatwave in 150 years, blackout fears rise in Tokyo
The government for a fourth straight day has issued an advisory warning for Tokyo and surrounding areas of a possible power crunch if businesses and residents don't follow the required measures to ... ( read original story ...)