The surge, coupled with the plummeting value of Russia’s currency, has seen the overall value of bitcoin surpass that of the Russian ruble. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block Bought by Payment Services Provider Shift4
The deal is for an up-front payment of $54 million and potential payment of up to $246 million, which consists of 75% stock and 25% cash, the company said in an investor presentation. The Giving Block ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to resume production in Japan after cyberattack on supplier
Toyota plans to resume production at all of its 14 plants as of Wednesday, after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier. The supplier, Kojima Industries Corp., said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2022 returns to be physical, in-person event
It's been confirmed that Tokyo Game Show 2022, which is scheduled to run from September 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, will return as a physical, in-person event this year. The first two ... ( read original story ...)
White & Case adds to project development and finance practice in Tokyo
The firm will leverage new partner Kristian Bradshaw’s experience advising on traditional and renewable energy projects. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s eased border restrictions offer hope for struggling business sectors
From major tech companies to elderly care facilities, Japanese businesses have had to battle through the pandemic without the foreign staffers they need. ( read original story ...)
Family of Sri Lankan who died in detention to sue for damages
The bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in March 2021 while detained by immigration authorities plans to file a lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. ( read original story ...)
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DEBUTS IN NAGOYA
Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, continues to expand its footprint in Japan with the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya. Located in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka news: Former world no 1 says gaming is important to her
Tennis star Naomi Osaka made a positive impact on the world last year when she spoke about the impact of regular competitive action on her mental health. By withdrawing from competition to focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka comes to Fortnite video game with two creative skins
Popular Japanese tennis player, Naomi Osaka, will be making the leap to video games later this week on March 3rd when two official outfits inspired by her ... ( read original story ...)
Cyberattack on Toyota’s supply chain shuts its 14 factories in Japan for 24 hours
Toyota Motor will restart domestic production from Wednesday after a cyberattack on a supplier ground the automaking giant's factories to a one-day halt, sparking concerns about vulnerability in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin and Ethereum skyrocket as Russian and Ukrainian reliance on crypto rises
The economic sanctions announced over the weekend sent the Russian rouble tumbling and closed Moscow’s stock exchange on Monday, something that has sparked a surge in crypto activity, according ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requested
Major crypto exchanges including Coinbase and Binance are refusing a request by Ukraine to freeze all Russian accounts.. ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Terminology Is Outdated
Crypto had a breakthrough 2021, and 2022 is looking equally promising. Prices soared and public awareness of its enormous potential widened. Digital assets are now prominent on the radars of major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.1984%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Gas&Water, Paper&Pulp and Shipbuilding sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Orix to be added to Nikkei index – publisher
Japan's financial services firm Orix will be added to the benchmark Nikkei share average from next month, replacing Shinsei Bank , Nikkei Inc, the publisher of the stock average said. ( read original story ...)