Skyrocketing inflation and high unemployment have sent half a million people in Argentina to Worldcoin's Palantír-like Orbs. The company says the iris-scanning technology can establish an ...
SECs Gensler slams media for ‘outsized’ focus on crypto
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler denied allegations that he is overly focused on the crypto industry in a Tuesday ...
Top Crypto Options Desk QCP Gets Abu Dhabi Regulatory Nod
QCP Capital, one of the largest options trading desks for digital assets, won initial approval to operate in Abu Dhabi, becoming the latest crypto firm to expand in the Middle East.
Bank of Japan to scrutinise yen moves in guiding policy: Governor Ueda
BANK of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday (May 7) the central bank will scrutinise recent yen moves in guiding monetary policy as they could significantly affect the economy and prices. Read ...
US crypto super PACs have raised more than $100 million, report says
Outside political groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry have raised more than $102 million to spend on the upcoming U.S. congressional elections in order to elevate candidates who are friendly to ...
It Took Decades, but Japan’s Working Women Are Making Progress
Employers have taken steps to change a male-dominated workplace culture. But women still struggle to balance their careers with domestic obligations.
Japan Tells US That Biden’s ‘Xenophobia’ Comment Is Regrettable
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has described as "regrettable" U.S. President Joe Biden's comment that "xenophobia" is stifling the Asian nation's economic growth, the top government spokesperson said on ...
Many Banks in Japan Raise Deposit Rates after BOJ Action
"The importance of gathering deposits as resources of our business operations will increase further," Masahiro Kihara, president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., one of Japan's top three banking groups ...
Japan warns of action over volatile currency, notes other nations too share the concerns
Japan is reluctant to intervene in the currency market considering its limited available dollar cash reserves and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments that such moves were acceptable only in rare circumstances, said Hideo Kumano, chief economist at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute.
Japan may have spent US$23.59-billion in latest attempt to prop up yen: central bank data
On Wednesday, the yen was trading at around 157.55 per dollar when it suddenly spiked, strengthening as far as 153 over the following half-hour
Australia seeks client data from crypto exchanges in tax crackdown
Australia's tax office has sought from crypto currency exchanges the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts as it looks to crack down on users who may be failing to pay their taxes amid a rising interest in digital tokens.
Crypto Venture Capital Funding Surpasses $1 Billion for Second Consecutive Month
Crypto venture capital funding has exceeded $1 billion, signaling sustained investor interest in the industry. In April, a total of $1.02 billion was raised across 161 investment rounds, slightly lower than the $1.09 billion recorded in March from 186 rounds.
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 3-week high on US rate-cut outlook, tech boost
TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor sentiment brightened on higher bets of U.S. interest rate cuts this year while technology shares ...
Rainbow Robotics participates in ICRA 2024 in Yokohama, Japan: Bimanual Mobile Manipulator ‘RB-Y1’ debuts overseas
It would benefit the crypto industry in the long run if more people would acknowledge many big blockchains are failures. Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak's space data startup, Privateer, has raised $56.5 ...
Japan’s Nikkei climbs on Fed rate-cut outlook, tech boost
TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor sentiment brightened on higher bets of U.S. interest rate cuts this year while technology shares ...
Japan’s service activity extends gains on solid demand, PMI shows
Japanese service sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in April thanks to solid business and consumer spending, a private survey showed on Tuesday, results that should keep the ...