FDIC officials are asking banks for details on how they may engage with cryptocurrency while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
Nikkei May Rise as Concerns About U.S. Tariffs Ease
Japanese stocks may rise as concerns about trade friction between the U.S. and its trading partners recede. Nikkei futures are up 0.5% at 38950 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 152.66, compared with 153.27 ...
One-third in Japan say they want to visit World Expo in Osaka: survey
About one-third of respondents in Japan expressed interest in visiting the World Exposition in Osaka, falling far below the 50 percen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police bust alleged prostitution ring catering to foreign tourists
Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sees Near World Record Snowfall Thanks To Several Feet Of Sea-Effect Snow
You've heard of lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes. Check out what a larger sea and bitter cold air helped to generate in parts of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t considers same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday the government will consider introducing same-day tickets for the World Exposition in Osaka from April, despite an earlier decision not to do so ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin approaches $100,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto policies take shape
Despite Bitcoin topping $100,000 this week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped below that critical threshold again, and is currently trading at a price near $97,200.
African Billionaire’s X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers
Hackers have apparently scammed more than $1 million from X users who thought they were buying this Tanzanian mogul’s crypto coin.
Parked Delta plane apparently struck by Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing at Seattle airport
Authorities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport say a Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing on the tarmac apparently struck the tail of a parked Delta aircraft Wednesday morning. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Flight ‘Struck’ Delta Plane at Seattle Airport: What We Know
A Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of a parked Delta Air Lines aircraft on Wednesday morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Context Wednesday's is one of at least three ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto fans thought this would be ether’s big year. Then came the tariffs.
As concerns around President Donald Trump’s tariff plans weighed on cryptocurrencies this week, ether experienced a sharper selloff than bitcoin — extending its underperformance despite some traders’ ...
Bank of Japan official reaffirms rate hike path
Speaking today (February 5) to parliament, Kazuhiro Masaki, director-general of the BoJ’s monetary affairs department, noted that Japan’s underlying inflation was still under 2%. He said the central ...
Japan’s Nomura doubles Q3 profit on revived markets and investment banking units
Japan's top brokerage and investment bank, Nomura Holdings , on Wednesday reported a 101% increase in net profit as its wholesale business segment grew income on strong demand for equity offerings and ...
Prostitution ring targeting tourists busted in Tokyo
Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district. A record 36.8 million foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Blockstream Expands to Japan to Boost Bitcoin Adoption
Bitcoin servicing firm Blockstream has opened a new hub in Tokyo as it doubled down on its global expansion drive ...
Trump admin reduces SEC team handling crypto enforcement
The team driving enforcement actions against crypto bad actors has largely been reassigned or demoted under the Trump administration.