Japan is reportedly considering allowing domestic banks to trade and hold assets like Bitcoin. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly considering reforms that would allow domestic banks ...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest drops a blunt message on crypto crash
The asset management firm reflected on the worst crypto market crash since the pandemic that wiped out over $19 billion.
Bitcoin Jumps Past $111K, XRP, SOL, ETH Rally as Japanese Shares Hit Record High
The recovery rally in major cryptocurrencies gathered pace on Monday as Japanese shares surged to record highs and China's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data bettered estimates.
Airfares from S’pore to Tokyo fall, but prices to Japan’s regional cities Fukuoka, Nagoya up
Discover shifting airfare trends from Singapore to Japan, with prices to regional cities like Fukuoka and Nagoya on the rise while Tokyo fares drop. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s unique fermentation culture
I recently discovered more about Japan’s fermentation when Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. and Yamamotoya Co., Ltd. Had a presentation about these at Ikomai in Salcedo Village, Makati. ( read original story ...)
WTA Tokyo Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Maria Sakkari
This week’s WTA 500 event in Tokyo doesn’t exactly feature the strongest field and it wasn’t helped by several withdrawals, including that of #1 seed Jasmine Paolini, which led to the draw being ... ( read original story ...)
Quantum Computing News: Tokyo’s Fiber Breakthrough and BTQ’s Quantum-Safe Push Signal Europe’s Hardware Momentum
Welcome to another update on all things quantum computing. This week we look at new progress from Tokyo, a quantum-safe push for Bitcoin, fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Hajime Takata advocates for interest rate increase as Japan’s pricing standards shift
Hajime Takata, a member of the Bank of Japan's board known for taking a more aggressive approach, urged that now is the ideal time to increase the bank's policy interest rate. ( read original story ...)
BOJ board hawk calls for rate hike as Japan’s price norm shifts
I believe that now is a prime opportunity to raise the policy interest rate,” Takata said in a speech to local business leaders in Hiroshima. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone wins war for mindshare, even as crypto rewrites playbook
The rise of tokenized assets signals a shift in investing philosophy, but legacy brands still dominate where it counts: allocation and trust.
‘Don’t try to escape’ — Inside the shadowy world of crypto ATM scams
Scammers increasingly push victims to send them money through crypto ATMs. Records reviewed by CNN reveal the con artists’ tricks.
[LIVE] Crypto Price Tracker Today: Live News and Price Updates for BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL
Bitcoin reclaimed the $110,000 level on October 20, climbing 2.54% as crypto price indicators continue recovering from the historic October 10 flash crash. The world's largest cryptocurrency has ...
A Zen monk’s guide to the best gardens in Tokyo
Shunmyo Masuno creates gardens that blend Zen philosophy with contemporary design. Here are his favourite green spaces in Tokyo – from cherry blossom havens to historical treasures. ( read original story ...)
Yomiuri: Merger with Mitsubishi Tokyo ‘Best’ Option for UFJ, MUFG Bank Executive Recalls
The establishment of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) in 2005 came out of a decision that the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. and UFJ Holdings Inc. would be the "best" option ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Karolina Muchova beats Marketa Vondrousova twice in as many weeks
Karolina Muchova clinched her second win in as many weeks against Marketa Vondrousova as the No. 8 seed has been through to the Tokyo round-of-16. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new ruling coalition tipped for collapse: ‘weirdest alliance’
The Innovation Party’s backing looks set to make Sanae Takaichi Japan’s first female PM, but analysts don’t expect their alliance to last. ( read original story ...)