Goldman Sachs invested in Go Inc., Japan's biggest ride-hailing app, in a funding round which values the startup at $1 billion, the company announced on Wednesday. The U.S. investment bank invested 10 billion Japanese yen ($72. ( read original story ...)
How Pennsylvania Politics Are Shaking Up The State’s Crypto Scene
New state bill brought by prominent Democrat would impose a moratorium on new crypto mining operations, modeled after New York state law.
Japan’s new crypto regulations, what you need to know before June 1st
The Japanese parliament has recently decided to implement stricter Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures starting from June 1st. This move comes as a response to the international financial watchdog, ...
Osaka Pref. assemblyman refuses to resign over reported harassment of female colleague
A member of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly on May 23 refused to resign after reports surfaced of his alleged harassment of a junior party mem ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten Set to Raise $2.18 Billion Through Share Issue
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese e-commerce and fintech conglomerate Rakuten Group Inc will raise up to 294.2 billion yen ($2.18 billion) by issuing new shares, it said on Wednesday as it works to offset the financial impact of losses at its mobile business. ( read original story ...)
US money market fund assets hit record highs despite debt-ceiling fears
A picture illustration shows U.S. 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo August 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crypto anti-money laundering measures to start in June: Report
Japan will reportedly enforce stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures on crypto transactions from June 1.
Tech Layoffs: Alibaba’s cloud unit initiates job cuts of 7% workforce ahead of IPO
Alibaba disclosed its plans to list and raise funds for four of its business units, including its logistics division called Cainiao ...
Japan to check ‘My Number’ IDs of 54 mil. bank accounts after several wrong links found
Japanese Digital Minister Taro Kono announced on May 23 that the Digital Agency will check all bank account information that has been linked ･･･ ...
Japanese bank to start EV-sharing service in eco push
One of Japan's largest regional banks is launching an electric car-sharing service. The Bank of Yokohama is rolling out the offering with local municipalities as part of efforts to promote carbon ...
Osaka’s Okawa River will be lit up with lanterns for the Tanabata festival this July
You can write your wishes on LED lanterns and float them on the Okawa River during this summer festival in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as investors lock in gains, eye US debt issue
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday as investors locked in gains following recent sharp rises and remained cautious amid uncertainty over U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Syphilis cases on record-breaking pace again in Tokyo, jump 20%
Syphilis cases continued their alarming rise at a record-breaking pace in Tokyo, increasing more than 20 percent from the previous year, according to the capital’s health officials. ( read original story ...)
Asian Games promotion in Nagoya scrapped after China cancellation
Central Japan's Aichi Prefecture on Tuesday canceled an event to promote this fall's Asian Games in China at the request of the Chin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t join NATO, but local office considered, PM Kishida says
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday said the country had no plans to become a NATO member but acknowledged the security alliance's plan to open a liaison office in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea have a lot at stake in a free and open South China Sea
Japan and South Korea have been able to rely on the stability of the South China Sea as a conduit for driving their economic growth, even as the global political situation has changed over the decades ... ( read original story ...)