As Federal Reserve officials consider whether to launch a digital version of the dollar, several former officials of one company with a direct stake in the outcome are working to inform the project, a ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis: Crypto falls by up to 10%; should you buy the dip?
Cryptocurrency market down up to 10% as Russia announces military operation in Ukraine; Bitcoin and Ethereum trading at $34,989 and $2391. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 tumbles on Ukraine tensions
Wednesday was a national holiday in Japan. Traders sold shares almost across the board. The Nikkei 225 extended its losing streak for a fifth trading day. It has shed 5.4 percent over the period. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Largest Bank ‘MUFG’ Suspends Blockchain Payments Network
The financial group also clarified that the liquidation procedure would actually bear no material impact on the company this fiscal year. ( read original story ...)
720 bil. yen from Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ budget likely to go unused amid COVID surge
A budget of 720 billion yen (about $6.3 billion) set aside for the Japanese government's "Go To Travel" domestic tourism subsidy campaign is increasingly likely to be returned to state coffers, as ... ( read original story ...)
Man found naked in Sapporo laundromat in middle of the night
At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, a man walked into a laundromat in the Atsubetsu Ward of Sapporo City, Hokkaido. However, upon entering he spotted another man inside who was completely naked. As ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 1st Nasi Kandar Store In Tokyo Is ALWAYS Sold Out
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. It seems that Malaysia’s famous Penang nasi kandar craze has made its way to the busy streets of Tokyo, Japan. “Zero Two Nasi ... ( read original story ...)
AusCycling says sorry for snapped handlebar debacle at Tokyo Olympics
AusCycling has apologised for the snapped handlebar debacle that cost the men's team pursuit squad its chance of a Tokyo Olympics gold medal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down in morning on escalating tensions over Ukraine
Tokyo stocks were lower Thursday morning as fears of a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified with Kyiv declaring a stat ... ( read original story ...)
Few calls to ‘Buy The Dip’… but uber-rich Family Offices are keen on crypto
Data shows that traders who talk about “buying the Bitcoin dip” often do so right before the market crashes even further, suggesting that they may have no idea if it's a dip or a crash. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 1-month low on growing fears over invasion of Ukraine
TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei index fell for a fifth straight session on Thursday, touching its lowest in a month, as growing fears of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine curbed risk ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia ready to tap oil reserves if Ukraine conflict hits supply
Japan and Australia said on Thursday they were prepared to tap their oil reserves, together with other International Energy Agency (IEA) member countries, if global supplies were hit by hostilities in ... ( read original story ...)
Gunze Launches TENALEAF™ Absorbable Adhesion Barrier in Japan
Gunze Launches TENALEAF™ Absorbable Adhesion Barrier in Japan tailored to medical professionals to improve patient clinical outcome ... ( read original story ...)
Politicians Show Their Increasing Interest In Crypto at ETHDenver 2022
A dispatch from a dizzying week at one of North America's largest cryptocurrency conferences, featuring Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and Andrew Yang. ( read original story ...)
BRLI to merge with penny stock crypto exchange Nukkleus; VIEW learns about not filing the hard way
Brilliant Acquisition (BRLI) to merge with OTC penny stock Nukkleus (NUKK), Smart glass maker VIEW learns about transparency the hard way, and all the day's news in SPACs. ( read original story ...)
Mortgage With Crypto? Miami Financial Tech Company Allows Bitcoin as Collateral
It’s a new way of buying a home, but only if you’ve got the crypto for it. Milo, a financial technology company, will now allow people who own bitcoin to use it as collateral to take out a home ... ( read original story ...)