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 ...)
Vietnam upgrades ties with Japan to highest level
Vietnam and Japan on Monday officially upgraded their relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" during a visit by Vietnamese president Vo Van Thuong to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Average value of undeclared crypto in Japan dropped 19% in 2022
The average value of undeclared crypto holdings dropped from 3,659 Japanese yen (around $245,000) in 2021 to 3,077 yen ($206,000) in 2022.
Regulators and law enforcement crack down on crypto’s bad actors. Congress has yet to act
The cryptocurrency scandals seem to never end, but Washington policymakers show little interest in pushing through legislation to codify the structure of the industry.
Circle partners with SBI to promote USDC adoption in Japan
Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC, has partnered with Japanese financial services multinational SBI Holdings to expand the adoption of USDC in Japan.
Japan’s TSE starts market maker trial in carbon credit market
Japan's Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) said on Monday it has launched a market maker mechanism on a trial basis in the newly-launched carbon credit market to boost liquidity.
Japan panel recommends approval of updated Daiichi Sankyo COVID shot- Kyodo
A Japanese health ministry panel on Monday recommended approval for an updated version of Daiichi Sankyo's COVID-19 vaccine, the Kyodo news agency said. ( read original story ...)
Swap spring cherry blossom for autumn leaves for the most Insta-worthy Japan holiday
Tourists may flock in their millions in spring, but they’re missing a trick – fall foliage hits harder than the famous pink blooms, finds ... ( read original story ...)