Just a few short months ago, Matt Damon exhorted us to fearlessly buy into cryptocurrencies — in a slick CGI ad for Crypto.com hyping the tagline, “Fortune Favors the Brave.” Now, with ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei drops for 4th straight session, yen tumbles to 24-year low against USD
Japan's Nikkei extended its losing streak for a fourth straight session Wednesday, with the yen plunging to a 24-year low versus the U.S. dollar on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will further ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet Approves Receipt Of Additional USD 500 Million Soft Loan From Japan
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted the regulations necessary to obtain an additional JPY 65 billion (about USD 500 million) of soft loan from Japan within the previously signed agreement. This is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan makes online insults punishable by 1 year in jail in wake of reality star’s death
There has been greater concern about cyberbullying in Japan since 2020, when Hana Kimura died by suicide after being harassed online. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Tonga deepen ties through rugby diplomacy
CNN attends a charity rugby match in Tokyo where Japanese rugby fans have rallied to cheer on and raise money for Tonga which is still struggling to recover after a massive underwater volcanic ... ( read original story ...)
Amid market turmoil, crypto exchange Kraken says it’s filling 500+ roles
While several major crypto trading platforms are making large-scale layoffs and freezing hiring, some of their rivals have rushed to reassure their staff and the public that they are sticking to their ... ( read original story ...)
As Crypto Tanks, Tech Veterans Question Blockchain’s Promise of Economic Salvation
Crypto fans say the technology promotes financial inclusion. Critics contend that the space is rife with predators putting unwary investors at risk. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Drops to $20,000 as Crypto Crash Continues
The descent into hell or the return to earth of cryptocurrencies unfortunately continues for many investors who continue to see the value of their portfolio melt. Bitcoin, the most popular digital ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin crashes further as crypto market losses top £300 billion in a week
The huge sell-off in the cryptocurrency markets sent the price of Bitcoin plummeting a further 10% overnight, taking it down to £16,653, while Ethereum dropped 16% to £846. The crypto crash has now ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Crypto exchanges slash jobs amid market turmoil
The market value of the world’s 500 biggest crypto tokens has slumped from a high of $3.2tn in November to less than $1tn this week. Bitcoin, the most popular digital coin, has ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin slides again as crypto sell-off ramps up
Bitcoin tumbled on Wednesday to a new 18-month low, dragging smaller tokens down with it and spurring a sharp fall in crypto markets sparked by crypto lender Celsius freezing customer withdrawals. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Addresses Liquidation Rumours
Cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital said on Wednesday it was committed to working things out, seemingly addressing social media chatter that it is facing liquidation issues. "We are in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei drops for 4th straight session, yen tumbles to 24-year low against USD
Japan's Nikkei extended its losing streak for a fourth straight session Wednesday, with the yen plunging to a 24-year low versus the U.S. dollar on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will further ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo allows same-sex partnerships, but not as legal marriage
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday adopted legislation recognizing same-sex partnerships — but falls short of approving same-sex unions as legal marriages. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 1st week-on-week rise in new cases in over a month
Tokyo confirmed 2,015 new COVID-19 cases on June 15, up 80 from a week ago, marking the first week-on-week increase in 33 days. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida expects BOJ to stick to 2% inflation goal
"Current price hikes have had a large impact on Japanese people's lives and business activities. The government must take it seriously and carry out measures," he said. Content is loading ... ( read original story ...)