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 ...)
Race to replace Abe threatens stability of Japanese politics
TOKYO -- Japanese politics have been remarkably stable ... rate dropped 11 percentage points in June to 38%, according to a Nikkei survey. That level is close to the record-low figure of December ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: BOJ chief sees ‘considerable’ dent in Japan GDP
2:20 p.m. Tokyo records 55 new cases, the highest figure since Japan lifted the state of emergency, sources tell Nikkei. This follows Gov. Yuriko Koike saying the capital will record "quite a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on US rallies
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday as investors took heart from US rallies despite a spike in coronavirus cases prompting fears of a fresh wave in the pandemic. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ... ( read original story ...)
Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Charged in Crypto-Currency Case, U.S. Says
Jack Abramoff, the onetime Washington insider who went to prison in a lobbying scandal, was charged with a criminal conspiracy related to crypto currency and lobbying disclosure, a U.S. prosecutor ... ( read original story ...)