For much of the past decade, crypto existed as a parallel financial system. It was volatile, experimental and largely detached from traditional institutions. In Japan, that separation is beginning to ...
Ultra-short-term bets add ‘even more mania’ to crypto trading
Ultra-short-term cryptocurrency bets have surged in popularity with amateur traders on prediction markets, creating “even more mania” in digital tokens and new arbitrage opportunities for high-speed ...
SoftBank’s PayPay keeps dual listing on table after solid US IPO
SoftBank Group Corp.-backed PayPay Corp. is open to a dual listing with a presence on Tokyo’s bourse, its chief said after the digital payments company’s $880 million trading debut in New York.
Japan ready to act against sharp yen swings, finance minister says
TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan is ready to take whatever steps are necessary at all times against sharp swings in foreign exchange and other financial markets, which have a huge impact on people's ...
South Korean Family Victimized by ‘Butsukari’ in Nagoya
South Korean Family Victimized by Butsukari in Nagoya Video of Incident Sparks Debate on Intentional Shoulder-Bumping in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-why Japan’s bar for yen intervention is now higher
By Makiko Yamazaki and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan likely has less scope to intervene in the currency market than it did in the past, even as the Middle East conflict pushes the ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Nagoya Station Maglev Redevelopment Delayed Again
Dark clouds are gathering over a major redevelopment project around Nagoya Station in central Japan that is being planned in anticipation of the launch of the Chuo Shinkansen magnetic levitation ... ( read original story ...)
Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo
Nuro has begun testing autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo streets, putting its zero-shot autonomy claims and global expansion strategy under the spotlight. ( read original story ...)
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet, bursting through road in Japan: “I can’t believe this”
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet (MTPLF) Stock Surges After Unveiling $25M Venture Fund and Miami Expansion
Metaplanet (MTPLF) stock jumped 5.53% after announcing a $25M VC fund for Bitcoin startups and a Miami-based asset manager, with first JPYC investment.
Here’s how the Iran conflict may have helped crypto prices recover, even as stocks struggle
Investors exposed to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have been on a wild ride over the past year.
UK government under fire over ‘bungled’ crypto Isas policy
One of the main aims of Isas is that they are simple . . . [this] creates a lot of complication.” Suter is perplexed by the government’s rollout of regulated crypto products. From next month, ...
FATF warns offshore crypto firms create money laundering and sanctions gaps
FATF says offshore crypto service providers can create regulatory blind spots that increase risks of money laundering and sanctions evasion, urging countries to strengthen oversight.
Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Won’t Send Forces to Help With Mine-Removal in Strait
Japan won't send its Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz to help with mine removal, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday. “We cannot envision SDF assets being deployed in the vicinity ... ( read original story ...)
Beloved SF business Japan Video & Media to close its doors after 40 years
Japan Video & Media announced it will close at the end of the month. The business has sold Japanese and Korean TV, movies, anime and merchandise for over 40 years. Owner Takeshi Onishi has organized ... ( read original story ...)