The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 3,357 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday. The figure is down about 1,700 from a week ago. The daily tally has been down week-on-week for 22 straight days. ( read original story ...)
U.S. SEC ramps up crypto fraud oversight by adding 20 employees
May 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Tuesday it will add 20 positions to its enforcement unit for crypto markets in its push to curb fraudulent activities in the ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya travel agency deregistered for not refunding money over COVID cancellations
NAGOYA -- A travel company here has been deregistered for not refunding money to customers who canceled reservations amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Mainichi Shimbun learned from sources ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 3,357 new coronavirus infections on May 3
Passersby are silhouetted as they walk under elevated train tracks in Tokyo, on April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) TOKYO -- Japan's capital reported 3,357 COVID-19 cases on May 3 after ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese woman dies after being found collapsed on street in Tokyo
A Vietnamese woman who was found collapsed on a street in Tokyo on Monday was confirmed dead shortly after being taken to hospital. According to police, a man called 119 at around 2:40 a.m. to report ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Thailand agree new defense deal
Bangkok (Reuters)The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defense agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan puts a dollar figure in new carbon tax proposal
Japan, meanwhile, home to third largest body of shipowners in the world, has put forward its own proposal for a carbon tax to raise more than $55bn a year, Japan’s proposal calls for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. turns to 4-day workweek to offer flexibility to employees
While companies can benefit from introducing the compressed work schedule as it can help attract more talent or prevent employees from leaving, it remains to be seen whether the relatively new ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptoverse: Venture capitalists catch crypto fever
May 3 (Reuters) - Venture capital is making a big move on crypto in 2022. Scared of being left in the digital dust, private equity investors are stampeding towards crypto projects - blockchain-based ... ( read original story ...)
Amid Ongoing Uncertainty In Crypto Industry, DeFi Comes Under Tax Department’s Scrutiny
On April 1, the new tax rule came into effect that mandates a tax rate as high as 30% for profits from crypto transactions. As a result, leading Indian crypto exchanges are struggling with a ... ( read original story ...)
Firstrade first to offer individual crypto trading, beats Schwab and TD Ameritrade
A leading online brokerage firm is diving head-first into the world of cryptocurrencies and the rapidly expanding business of crypto trading, FOX Business has learned. FORT WORTH, TX, BECOMES FIRST ... ( read original story ...)
Despite rising learning platforms, crypto industry facing shortage of right talent
ETtech Market experts said that blockchain, crypto and web3 are facing a shortage of talent globally. New Delhi: With the rise of interest, buzz and adoption in the cryptos, blockchain courses are ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Restarts Staking Rewards After Community Furor
Don't miss CoinDesk's Consensus 2022, the must-attend crypto & blockchain festival experience of the year in Austin, TX this June 9-12. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said the firm would continue ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com’s Cronos Token Plunges 10% to Hit Six-Month Low
"May gray" hit Crypto.com and its users today as the price of the exchange's native token, Cronos, dropped over 10% in 24 hours to hit a six-month low of $0.27. According to CoinMarketCap.com, the ... ( read original story ...)
New York Luxury Gym Club to Become First In City To Accept Membership Payments in Crypto: Report
Equinox will start accepting payments in cryptos The company will partner with BitPay Businesses globally are embracing crypto payments New York's luxury fitness club Equinox will soon start accepting ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com (CRO) slumps 30% as staking rewards are slashed
Crypto exchange Crypto.com announced severe reductions to CRO staking rewards for most tiers of its VISA prepaid card which has forced the token price to fall around 30% in less than a week. ( read original story ...)