Japan’s biggest lender, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), has unveiled plans to introduce and distribute stablecoins backed by banks on various public blockchains.
Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Hits London, Osaka, And New York In August
The first two legs of Pokemon Go Fest 2023's live events will happen simultaneously in London, England and Osaka, Japan August 4-6, while the final stop on the live tour will be Randall's Island Park in New York City August 18-20. A worldwide in-game event is scheduled for the following weekend, August 26-27. ( read ...
Kraken says investigating an issue with several crypto funding gateways
Kraken cryptocurrency exchange logo is seen in this illustration taken July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo ...
Biden’s crypto cop taunts Republicans
The SEC announced major lawsuits against the world's largest digital currency exchange, Binance, and the largest U.S.-based exchange, Coinbase.
SEC’s Hammer Falls: Binance And Coinbase Face Legal Firestorm, Shaking The Foundations Of The Crypto World
These charges strike at the very core of investor trust, as Binance is accused of weaving together the functions of an exchange, broker, and clearing agency without
SEC lawsuits escalate Gary Gensler’s assault on crypto markets
The SEC claimed Gemini and crypto lender Genesis ran a cryptoasset lending programme that was not registered as a securities offering, while the CFTC, the US derivatives regulator, in March sued Binance, accusing it and its chief executive Changpeng Zhao of operating illegally in the US.
SEC Chair Gensler lambasts crypto industry after agency charges Binance, Coinbase
The SEC's Chair Gary Gensler shared his feelings about crypto, and explained the rationale around the Binance and Coinbase lawsuits.
TCorp taps Japan to meet $34b funding needs
A weaker Aussie dollar could attract interest from Japanese investors into buying local bonds, as NSW looks to raise money.
Search for missing Connecticut hiker in Japan ends due to ‘underwhelming evidence found,’ family says
Murad, of Connecticut, say that the search for the missing hiker has ended after vanished from a trail in Japan in April. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Australia to fund undersea cable project to combat China’s influence in Indo-Pacific region
Japan has joined Australia and the United States in a $95 million cable project aimed at combatting China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Consadole Sapporo vs Sagamihara Prediction: Hosts Would Definitely Play For Pride
Round 2 of the Japanese Emperor’s Cup ushers Sagamihara into Atsubetsu Park, hoping to square shoulders with Consadole Sapporo. Both sides possess similar forms and approach the game in hopes of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F.Marinos vs Briobecca Urayasu Prediction: Guests To Receive An Unforgettable Lashing From The Hosts
The Japanese Emperor’s Cup resumes with Briobecca Urayasu squaring against Yokohamaa F.Marinos in what seems like target practice for the Hosts. Both sides possess bragging rights of form. Both teams ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to invest heavily in hydrogen for energy sector
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.