TOKYO -- Dai-ichi Life Holdings will become the first major Japanese life insurer to sell policies completely online, Nikkei has learned, in an alternative to a long-standing tradition of face-to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Empty Bitcoin Threat; PayPal Prepping For Crypto Trading
Get Forbes' top crypto and blockchain stories delivered to your inbox every week for the latest news on bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies and enterprise blockchain adoption. Bitcoin proponents ... ( read original story ...)
Super Nintendo World’s Opening In Japan Was ‘Delayed Indefinitely’
The Universal Studios Japan expansion was scheduled to open in June ahead of the 2020 Toyko Olympics, but the opening is officially on hold. ( read original story ...)
Super Nintendo World’s Opening In Japan Was Delayed ‘Until Further Notice’
The Universal Studios Japan expansion was scheduled to open in June ahead of the 2020 Toyko Olympics, but the opening is officially on hold. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Likely to Cut Economic Forecasts on Covid-19
The Bank of Japan is likely to lower its economic projections again next month as the heavy impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the domestic and global economies becomes clearer.The International ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Industry Now In Post-Dotcom Bubble Territory, Trading Expert Says
Crypto's atmosphere currently looks like the period following the dotcom bubble's bursting, Paul ... [+] Eisma, Head of Trading at XBTO Group, explained. Hosting a booming period of online creation ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: could Japan or South Korea take Hong Kong’s finance crown?
As some Hong Kong firms consider an exit strategy in the wake of Beijing’s national security law, Asian cities are angling for a piece of the action. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on news of European safeguards, U.S. easing of Volcker Rule
Tokyo stocks staged a sound rally Friday, with buying sentiment boosted by upturns in U.S.and European markets. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues l ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto debit cards issued by Wirecard stop working after UK FCA’s action
Crypto.com's MCO Visa debit cards have stopped working after the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) suspended Wirecard Card Solutions (WCS), a subsidiary of scandal-hit Wirecard.The post Crypto ... ( read original story ...)
On This Crypto Social Platform, Investments Work While You Are Resting
Token is a unique platform that allows you to develop social networks, enjoy gambling and, at the same time, bring passive income ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo plans budget to deal with coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to draw up an extra budget to both finance efforts to contain the coronavirus and promote economic activities. ( read original story ...)
Thailand targets narco millions hidden in gold, steel and crypto
The downfall of a meth syndicate laundering tens of millions of dollars of drug money through Thai gold shops, oil and construction firms has cast rare light on the staggering scale of Asia's narco ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares track Wall St higher; banks gain as U.S. regulators relax rules
Japanese shares bounced back on Friday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains, with banks leading the rally in both markets, after U.S. regulators' decision to ease some rules allayed fears over a ... ( read original story ...)
Court: Ministry intentionally withheld info on sale to Moritomo
Hiroshi Kamiwaki, a law professor at Kobe Gakuin University, had sought 11 million yen ($103,000) in compensation for psychological anguish caused by the government’s refusal to disclose information ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed Lemonade takes 30% valuation cut, seeks to raise $286 mln in IPO
The company intends to sell 11 million shares in the IPO and has set a target range of $23-$26 per share, according to a regulatory filing Lemonade was valued at $2.1 billion last year after it raise ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks track Wall Street higher; banks climb as U.S. regulators ease rules
Japanese shares bounced back on Friday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains, with banks leading the rally in both markets, after U.S. banking regulators' decision to relax some rules allayed fears ... ( read original story ...)