Japan's services sector activity shrank for a third consecutive month in March as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on demand, while the Russia-Ukraine war cast doubts over the outlook.The pace of ... ( read original story ...)
IEA still examining details of coordinated oil release -Japan industry minister
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is still examining details of a planned second round of the coordinated release of oil reserves, Japanese industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Tuesday.Japan a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pushes ‘feebate’ scheme to sweeten carbon cuts for owners
Japan has put forward a “feebate” scheme at the International Maritime Organization as a possible market-based measure (MBM) to encourage shipowners to decarbonise. The term is used to describe a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s household spending up, outlook gloomy as price rises weigh
Japan's household spending rose for a second consecutive month year-on-year in February, helped by a flattering comparison with last year's sharp pandemic-induced slump but the consumer sector is now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports nearly 2,000 syphilis cases in first 11 weeks
NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Japan National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Tokyo has reported 1,988 syphilis cases through March 23. 628 cases were reported in Tokyo, followed by Osaka (183), Aichi ... ( read original story ...)
SEC head has four new questions about crypto
Gensler says there's no reason to treat the crypto market differently just because different technology is used. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Regulatory Loopholes Could Undermine 90 Years Of Securities Law Warns SEC Chairman Gensler
As an analogy, he pointed out while there was a clamor among crypto supporters there were several crypto ads in the 2022 Super Bowl, Fourteen dotcom companies advertised during the 2000 Super Bowl, ... ( read original story ...)
An ex-cop fell for Alice. Then he fell for her $66 million crypto scam.
A former police officer lost $15,000 overnight as part of a large-scale crypto swindle. It underlines the startling increase in these scams — and their growing power to affect anyone. ( read original story ...)
Waves Is Taking Crypto Traders on a Wild Ride. Here’s What You Need to Know
The price of WAVES is seesawing as the USD Neutrino stablecoin broke its peg and the founder accused traders of price manipulation. ( read original story ...)
Crypto adoption hit ‘tipping point’ last year over inflation concerns, Gemini says
"Crypto adoption reached a true tipping point last year, becoming an established economic driver and a valued investment across the globe," said Noah Perlman, chief ... ( read original story ...)
Wrong-Footed Day Traders Learn the Dangers of Fighting the Bank of Japan
Bond vigilantes bowed to the might of the Bank of Japan last week but its historic market intervention also sent another cohort scrambling to cut their losses -- retail traders with record bullish ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka no clay court specialist, but learning from Rafael Nadal
Miami Open runner-up Naomi Osaka has revealed she will be studying videos of Rafael playing on clay courts in an attempt to improve her skills on the slower surfaces. After dropping down to 77th on ... ( read original story ...)
Biden targets crypto wealth for $11 billion in new tax revenue
President Biden wants to go after crypto wealth as a way to help close the budget gap, figuring Uncle Sam could net $11 billion in new income through 2032 by modernizing accounting rules around the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto 2022: Hackers have nabbed $1.22 billion already
Hackers are focusing on decentralized finance projects to steal crypto so far this year, a new report found, a reversal from 2021 when they used scams and online fraud for most of their exploits. ( read original story ...)
Major Crypto CEO Pledges to Give Away His Billions
Beyond that he’ll give everything away to causes he considers worthy. He told Bloomberg that he donated $50 million in 2021, with the recipients including pandemic relief efforts in India and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Check: Bitcoin Slips on Regulatory Concerns
Cryptocurrency prices were off Monday as investors reacted to regulatory efforts in both the U.S. and Europe. Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, was down 1.8% to $46,688.69, according to ... ( read original story ...)