A massive investment of more than $100 billion will go toward building up hydrogen in the Japanese energy sector, the government announced Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
SEC Charges Coinbase—Alleges Crypto Trading Platform Operated As Unregistered Exchange Since 2019
"We'll continue to operate our business as usual," Coinbase said after the suit, which comes one day after regulators levied 13 charges against fellow exchange Binance.
The SEC is finally making good on its threats to rein in crypto
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the crypto company Coinbase, one day after filing a lawsuit against Binance. Nearly a year after SEC chair Gary Gensler asserted that most cryptocurrencies are,
In Japan, the sun rises again on equities
We have seen eight solid weeks of inflows from foreign investors - two-thirds of which were into stickier cash equities as opposed to futures - and both the Nikkei and TOPIX indexes are near multi-decade highs.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on hopes for continued BOJ ultra-easy policy
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed higher Tuesday on hopes that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will maintain its ultra-easy monetary policy following the release of downbeat wage data, while eased concerns over the U.
World Bank sees major economies growing at much slower pace thanks to higher rates and banking stress
Growth forecasts for advanced economies project just 0.7% increase this year, down from 2.6% estimated growth in 2022.
Naomi Osaka Just Revealed the Sex of Her Unborn Baby And It’s A…..
On June 3rd, Naomi and Cordae revealed the sex of their little one through an adorable slideshow of pics from what appeared to be a baby shower. "A little princess is on the way," read a sign that ... ( read original story ...)
Iniesta says goodbye to old friends at Barcelona in friendly in Tokyo
Andres Iniesta said goodbye to old friends as he played for his Japanese club Vissel Kobe against his former club Barcelona in a friendly at the National Stadium on Tuesday. Barcelona won the match ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia, US to Fund Undersea Cable Connection in Micronesia to Counter China’s Influence
Japan says it has joined the United States and Australia in signing a $95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in the Indo-Pacific region ( read original story ...)
As Washington’s puppet, Tokyo is betraying the role its has assumed for East Asia’s integration: China Daily editorial
By limiting its cooperation with China in the semiconductor field, Japan is harming itself as well as China. The US is the only beneficiary of Tokyo's please-Washington decision. By doing so, Japan is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling on patent territoriality could open new doors: counsel
Akiko Araki, managing partner at Araki International IP & Law, says she agrees with the ruling, adding: “If the territoriality principle is strictly applied, people who place their server outside ... ( read original story ...)
$100 Billion Crypto Price Crash Sparks Serious Coinbase Warning As Bitcoin And Ethereum Plummet
The SEC's complaint against Binance could be setting a precedent for a similar lawsuit against Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange that listed shares in
Crypto Prices Plunge As Sector Grapples With Fallout From SEC’s Binance Lawsuit
The powerful financial regulator accused Binance and its billionaire chief Changpeng Zhao of misusing investor funds and of weaving an “expansive web of deception.”
Coinbase Tumbles As SEC Files Lawsuit, Tightens Crypto Market Grip
We allege that Coinbase, despite being subject to the securities laws, commingled and unlawfully offered exchange, broker-dealer, and clearinghouse functions," the SEC said.
The Benefits of Pulling Back from NE Asia—Time for Korea and Japan to Step Up | Opinion
Putting South Korea more squarely in charge of its own self-defense would increase their defense spending and make them take responsibility for prioritizing the right weapons and strategies. ( read original story ...)
US will be ‘sole winner’ if Japan copies chip curbs on China, Beijing’s envoy to Tokyo warns
Japan would risk the future of its semiconductor sector if it cut off the huge China market, Chinese ambassador Wu Jianghao says 'US factor has become the largest external challenge' for the stable ... ( read original story ...)