Babel Finance will temporarily stop allowing users to take out their crypto holdings, the second lending firm to do so this week behind Celsius. ( read original story ...)
The crypto industry has had a terrible week. Here’s what local experts have to say.
While the crypto market has been tanking, wiping out billions of dollars in wealth and causing tech and business leaders to question the industry’s future, major crypto players have remained ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic filmmaker needed 2 movies to cover Tokyo turmoil
Naomi Kawase, the director of the official film of the Tokyo Olympics, acknowledged she was taken aback at first about her assignment. That was late in 2018 when she got the commission from the ... ( read original story ...)
Dave Holmes And Tokyo Talk ‘Homecoming,’ The Perils Of Being A “Negative Booboo,” And Julie’s Demons
And right in the middle of it, a new guy: where once there had been David now stood Tokyo, tank tops ditched in favor of low headbands, aloof attitude replaced with a new serenity and wisdom. ( read original story ...)
Defying trend, Bank of Japan keeps rates ultra-low
STORY: The Bank of Japan is defying a global trend for raising rates. On Friday (June 17) it confirmed that rates would stay ultra-low. That’s despite increases this week from the U.S. Federal Reserve ... ( read original story ...)
Head of US Marines Vows to Bolster Defense in Southern Japan
The head of the U.S. Marine Corps says his forces are committed to defending southwestern Japanese islands as the allies try to bolster their defenses amid growing threats from China and Russia. ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan Declines to Follow the Fed. The Yen Is Getting Hammered.
The Bank of Japan decided not to follow the global trend of raising interest rates at its latest policy decision Friday. The central bank kept its key rate at -0.1% and its target for the yield on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top court says government not responsible for Fukushima damage
Japan's government is not liable for damages demanded by people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the country's top court said on Friday, the first such ruling in a series ... ( read original story ...)
Court rules Japanese government not responsible for Fukushima nuclear disaster damage
Japan's government is not liable for damages demanded by people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the country's top court rules. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya prosecutors drop charges against immigration officials over Sri Lankan’s death
The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office on June 17 dropped charges against senior immigration officials accused of murdering a Sri Lan ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming 2022: Elijah Winnington reveals deep spiral after Tokyo Olympics disappointment
Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. A few hearts were shattered too, though no one really paid much attention to those. The Dolphins won so many ... ( read original story ...)
The crash in crypto prices may be good news for at least one interest group: Gamers
GPU prices are falling as crypto miners dump their now unprofitable rigs. That's good news for gamers hoping to upgrade. ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Mark Cuban Doesn’t Mince Words About Crypto
As the crypto market tumbles, little is heard from crypto evangelists. While not strictly speaking an evangelist, billionaire Mark Cuban has invested in the industry. He believes ... ( read original story ...)
After a Crazy Week in Crypto, Investors Wonder What’s Next
Crypto prices tumbled and companies announced layoffs. “It sucks right now,” said one executive. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei posts biggest weekly loss in 2 years after BOJ decision
"The Nikkei eased declines after the Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy unchanged, which meant that the yen's weakness would continue and that is positive to Japanese companies," said Shogo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.77%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Friday, as losses in the Power, Chemical and Warehousing sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.77% to hit a new ... ( read original story ...)