Founder Jesse Powell’s anti-establishment ethos helped fuel the company’s growth into a leading global crypto exchange. But as Kraken matured, Powell became a liability. His recent departure means ...
The EU eyes a mining crackdown as a literal crypto winter looms
A proposal would have EU member countries force miners to shut down when electrical grids are at risk of overload.
Japan to further relax crypto rules by easing listings of tokens
Japan plans to further loosen cryptocurrency rules by making it easier to list virtual coins, potentially burnishing the country's allure for Binance and rival foreign digital-asset exchanges.The body ...
Over 326 of the most promising startups of 2022 in edtech, fintech, crypto, cloud, proptech and more, according to VCs
Despite the rough economic environment for tech startups, some are thriving. We asked VCs to name the most promising ones across industries.
With weak yen, Japan aims to earn $34 billion from tourists next fiscal year
Japan is aiming to earn 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) or more from tourists over the next financial year, a draft economic package seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday, as policymakers hope to use the ...
Japan to ‘revitalize’ crypto sector by letting exchanges list coins without strict screening
Japan is aiming to relax crypto regulations making it simpler to list digital assets, enhancing the country's appeal to leading exchanges.
Japan to Relax Crypto Listing Process by December: Report
Japan's crypto watchdog plans to loosen the listing process for virtual coins in a bid to lure crypto startups and support the country's economy, as per Bloomberg.
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on Wall Street’s gains, yen’s weakness in focus
Japan's Nikkei closed higher Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight, as solid corporate earnings from bellwethers lifted the market mood. But despite giving exporters a boost, the yen's ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.37%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Power, Precision Instruments and Electrical/Machinery sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.37% ...
U.S. mulls joint weapons production with Taiwan, Nikkei reports
The U.S. government is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan, Japan's Nikkei newspaper said on Wednesday, citing three sources.
Currency And Bond Markets Challenge The Bank Of Japan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea markets were unable to gain in the wake of a solid performance in the US. Europe is also nearly flat now. The greenback has a modest upside bias.
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.37%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Power, Precision Instruments and Electrical/Machinery sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added ...
Tokyo stocks end higher after US gains
Traders were also monitoring the yen as it sits around levels last seen in 1990 and edges towards 150 per dollar, with finance minister Shunichi Suzuki saying "we'll respond appropriately against ...
Japan authorities keep up warning against ‘sharp, one-sided’ yen falls
TOKYO -Japanese authorities repeated their warnings about the yen's precipitous fall against the dollar on Wednesday, with Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki saying he was "meticulously" checking ...
Japan authorities keep up warning against sharp yen decline
Japanese authorities repeated their warnings about the yen's precipitous fall against the dollar on Wednesday, with Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki saying he was "meticulously" checking currency ...
Japan pushes for tougher crypto AML regulations amid N. Korean cyberattacks
The Japanese government approved amendments to existing financial regulations to prevent money laundering utilizing cryptocurrencies and increase penalties on those involved, according to local media ...