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 ...)
With Japan Cup win, Equinox shows why he’s world’s No. 1-rated horse
Jockey Christophe Lemarie called it "perfection," and there were few arguments after Equinox romped to a 4-length victory in Sunday's Group 1 Japan Cup, highlighting the weekend's international horse ... ( read original story ...)
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Partners SBI Holdings for USDC Adoption in Japan
Circle Financial, one of the leading stablecoin issuers, has partnered with SBI Holdings to expand its presence in Japan.
China leads Asia market declines as property stocks plunge; Japan service inflation heats up
Investors brace for a slew of economic data this week, including China's November factory activity numbers and inflation readings from Japan and Australia.
New crypto front emerges in Israel’s militant financing fight
A new front has emerged in Israel's fight against the funding of Iran-backed militant groups from Hamas to Hezbollah: A fast-growing crypto network called Tron. Quicker and cheaper than its larger ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.62%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Services sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.62%. The best ...