Japan's bank lending rose at the slowest increase in a decade in February as immediate pressure for corporates to borrow cash continued to ease amid a broader economic recovery from the pandemic slump ... ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo promises a “blast” for Easter 2022
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo, also known as Sanrio Puroland ( returns for the third time running with a new edition of its much-loved Sanrio Easter event. "Egg'n'Roll Easter BLAST" will be open to visitors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils new sanctions on Russians, bans refinery equipment exports
Japan has frozen the assets of an additional 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan freezes assets of 32 more Russian, Belarusian officials, oligarchs
Japan has frozen the assets of an additional 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan logs 2nd largest current account deficit on record in Jan.
Japan logged a current account deficit of 1.2 trillion yen ($10.3 billion) in January, the second largest on record since comparable ... ( read original story ...)
What Is the Role of Crypto Amid Russia Sanctions? Coinbase Has a Proposal
What is the role of cryptocurrency amid ever-increasing sanctions against Russia? Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal has a proposal. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Malaysia may be Asia’s next crypto hub; Major cryptos decline as Russia onslaught intensifies
Most other major cryptos were firmly in the red. It was the third consecutive day of crypto declines, which started late on Friday as faint hopes for a ceasefire or targeted truce to allow civilians ... ( read original story ...)
Biden To Sign Bitcoin, Crypto Executive Order This Week
President Joe Biden is reportedly set to sign an executive order this week outlining the government’s plans for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. The order will task U.S. federal agen ... ( read original story ...)
Binance to focus on crypto payments with new subsidiary Bifinity
Binance crypto exchange officially launches Bifinity, a new fiat-to-crypto payment firm to connect crypto services and traditional finance. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Blocks 25,000 Crypto Wallets Linked to Russian Users
Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase Global Inc. said it blocked over 25,000 wallet addresses related to Russian individuals or entities that it believes to be engaging in illicit activity. ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Rises 0.4% On Year In February
The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 0.4 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday - coming in at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb bank loans rise 0.4per cent vs year ago
Japanese bank lending rose 0.4per centin February from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday.Outstanding loans held by the country's four main categories of banks,including "shinkin" or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI Sumishin Net Bank to postpone $1.2 billion IPO
Japan's SBI Sumishin Net Bank Ltd said on Monday that it will postpone a planned $1.2 billion initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for this month due to the market downturn triggered by the war in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for lower start as Russia-Ukraine war continues to keep investors on edge
The S&P 500 dropped nearly 3% overnight amid fears that higher energy prices stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war could impact the economy and worsen inflation. ( read original story ...)
Donating Crypto to Ukraine: Everything You Need to Know
Crypto investors have since donated more than $59 million to the cause, according to blockchain analytics company Elliptic. Some are calling the Russia-Ukraine conflict the world’s first crypto war, ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase blocks 25K Russia-linked crypto addresses over ‘illicit activity’
Crypto trading platform Coinbase said Monday it has blocked more than 25,000 digital wallets linked to “Russian entities or individuals” – a move that came as the company aimed to tackle concerns ... ( read original story ...)