The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its crackdown on the crypto sector with a proposed rule change that could block investment advisors from holding cryptocurrencies on behalf ...
Kochi Prefecture Enticing Travelers in Osaka and Kyoto to Visit Japan’s Best Kept Secret
Kochi Prefecture stretches along the southern coast of the island of Shikoku, which was selected for Lonely Planet's Best in Travel list in 2022. The nature-filled prefecture has paired up with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new whaling ‘mother ship’ being built to travel as far as Antarctica
“We want to contribute to Japan’s food security,” he said. “We designed the ship to be able to travel as far as the Antarctic Ocean, in the hope it will be useful in times of food crisis. “Unless a ... ( read original story ...)
Gaming Network Oasys Onboards Japan Conglomerate SoftBank as Network Validator
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank will become an official network validator on Oasys and will explore further collaborations with the gaming blockchain, including the development of blockchain-based ...
Singapore still finding crypto gold as fintech investments hit $4.1B
Fintech investments in Singapore climb to the highest in three years, clocking $4.1 billion, as funds continue to flow towards cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Mike Novogratz says he’ll be ‘the happiest guy’ if bitcoin ends the year at $30,000 given the crypto market headwinds
"I would've given both my shoes for that to be true just six weeks ago," the longtime crypto bull told a Bank of America conference Wednesday.
Norway Police Makes Record Crypto Seizure Linked to North Korea
Norwegian police seized a record 60 million kroner ($5.9 million) in cryptocurrency linked to a heist of roughly $600 million last March that the US authorities say were stolen by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus. The confiscation of the funds stolen ...
George Soros’ fund reveals it’s betting against Silvergate as the crypto-friendly bank is probed over its ties to FTX
The fund held put options on 100,000 shares of Silvergate which would typically become more valuable if the stock's price falls.
G20 watchdog homes in on decentralised finance after FTX crash
Masatsugu Asakawa, Japan's Deputy Minister of Finance Masato Kanda, United Arab Emirates' Minister of Finance Mohamed Al Hussaini, Australia's Treasurer J ...
Tokyo lowers COVID alert level for medical service provisions by 1 notch
Experts tasked with assessing Tokyo's coronavirus situation have lowered the alert level for medical service provisions in the capital, citing a continued decline in the number of hospitalized ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ nominee Ueda to address Japan’s lower house on Feb. 24
Kazuo Ueda, the government's nominee to become the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor, will speak at a confirmation hearing at the lower house of parliament on Feb. 24, a ruling party official said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Delays Dump Of Fukushima Wastewater. But For How Long?
The decision coincides with construction setbacks that would have postponed any discharge into the Pacific Ocean until spring or summer at the earliest. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Condo Market Shows Early Cooling Signs on BOJ Risks
Tokyo’s condo market is showing early signs of cooling after policy tweaks by the Bank of Japan spurred speculation that mortgage burdens may rise, prompting some homebuyers to think twice before ... ( read original story ...)
CNN’s ‘The Journey Matters’ explores Tokyo through the lens of sustainable travel
Tokyo is one of the most visited cities in the world. Millions of travelers are expected to descend upon the Japanese capital this year, and a growing number of these ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surges 11% despite U.S. crackdown, as crypto market gains $84 billion in value
The value of the entire cryptocurrency market rose more than $84.8 billion in the 24 hours before 3:39 a.m. ET. Crypto markets were on edge earlier this week after a step in regulatory scrutiny from U ...
Bitcoin Jumps Toward $25,000 as Crypto Looks Past US Regulatory Crackdown
A rally in Bitcoin took the token to the cusp of scaling $25,000 for the first time since August amid broad gains in crypto markets as investors shook off concerns about a US regulatory clampdown.