Plus, a closer look at Japan's new Web3 white paper that laid out recommendations for growing the country's industry. And, "The Crypto Lawyer" Irina Heaver shared her insights on the crypto industry ...
US, South Korea, Japan express concern over N.Korea’s ‘malicious’ cyber activities – joint statement
The United States, South Korea and Japan expressed deep concern over North Korea's "malicious" cyber activities to support its weapons programmes, in comments released in a joint statement on Friday.
How Can Fintech and Crypto Companies Succeed in 2023?
The end of 2022 saw a major downfall in overall trust for a number of major cryptocurrency and fintech firms, especially in the aftermath of the FTX collapse ...
Japan’s Nikkei edges higher amid weaker yen as US jobs data looms
The Nikkei rose 0.15% to 27,512.81, after earlier touching 27,591.15. In the first week of Japan's new fiscal year, the index reached a nearly one-month high of 28,287.42 on Tuesday, only to then ...
UPDATE 1-Bank of Japan’s holdings of JGBs hit record in March – data
The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) holdings of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) hit a record at the end of March, the central bank's data showed on Friday. The BOJ's holdings of JGBs stood at 582 trillion yen ...
Crypto Regulation And Public Health: Financial Services And Gambling
Some of crypto might be better regulated as financial services, some as gambling so perhaps gambling’s public health perspective could provide valuable ideas around identification and authentication, ...
Japan’s Web3 Takeover: Is the Land of The Rising Sun Becoming A Crypto Haven?
As other countries focus on consumer protection regulations, Japan aims to create a more crypto-friendly environment, following firms' departure to other jurisdictions due to high tax burdens. The ...
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida approves Web3 whitepaper to boost the country’s crypto industry
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s Web3 project team has approved a whitepaper laying out recommendations for growing the country’s cryptocurrency industry, which has become part of the ...
Seven & I Says Outside Directors To Review Spinoff, IPO Options
Seven & i Holdings Co. will continue to look at strategic options, including spinoffs and public listings as it seeks to boost shareholder returns, the retailer said in response to efforts by activist ...
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.22%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transport, Finance&Investment and Communication sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei ...
Japanese investors flock to foreign stocks as banking fears ease
Japanese investors heavily bought foreign equities last week, buoyed by easing concerns about banking sector troubles and hopes that the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle ...
Japan’s SMBC CEO is watching out for chances to expand US assets
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - The new head of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) said the Japanese bank is watching closely for chances to buy assets in the United States, adding that the latest ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.22%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transport, Finance & Investment and Communication sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.22%. The ...
Japan’s CoinTrade partners with Fireblocks to improve digital asset security
CoinTrade said it has partnered with crypto custody platform Fireblocks to provide institutional clients with improved security for digital assets.
Japan’s Nikkei touches more than a week low as tech shares fall
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average hit more than one-week low, as investors sold exporters on the back of yen’s overnight strength, while heavyweight chip-related stocks tracked the Nasdaq weakness.
Crypto Clash In Texas: Will Senate Bill Crush The State’s Bitcoin Gold Rush?
However, according to Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher, Texas Bitcoin miners are consuming 75% more power than last year, totaling around 2,100 MW. This amounts to nearly 3.7% of the ...