Recent Japanese earnings reports have been notable for worse-than-usual selloffs in companies that miss expectations. To veteran market players, it’s a telltale sign of an influx of “tourist investors ... ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO pleads guilty in Seattle as federal prosecutors secure landmark $4.3B crypto penalty
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, second from left, leaves the federal courthouse in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. (GeekWire Photo /) The federal ...
With crypto, retail investors have a chance to front-run Wall Street for the first time
Crypto has introduced an asset class that challenges the monopolies on financial power, giving retail investors a brand-new opportunity.
Founder of Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange, pleads guilty to anti-money-laundering charge
The founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has pleaded guilty to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering.
Factbox-Which crypto bosses besides Binance’s CZ are in US authorities’ crosshairs?
By Niket Nishant, Hannah Lang and Tom Wilson (Reuters) -Binance chief Changpeng Zhao will step down and plead guilty to breaking criminal U.S. anti-money laundering laws as part of a settlement ...
Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange, and its CEO face federal charges
Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have been charged by the U.S. for violating laws to prevent money laundering.
Japan kicks off Eevee Day celebration with multiple game events
Eevee Day, which happens every year on Nov. 21, has kicked off in Japan, with the Pokémon Company releasing several events for fans to partake in as they celebrate the popular Pokémon’s special day. ( read original story ...)
Accor to open new Mercure-branded property in Tokyo this month
H ospitality group Accor has announced plans to further strengthen its presence in Japan with the opening of a Mercure-branded property on 26 November 2023. Situated in Tokyo, Mercure Tokyo Haneda ... ( read original story ...)
SEC sues Kraken, sparking renewed calls for congressional action on crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Kraken on Monday evening, accusing one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges of illegally operating as a securities exchange without first registering with the regulator.
Anime-Themed Drone Show to Feature Evangelion, Demon Slayer, Ultraman
The evening skies will light up this Christmas with anime-themed drone shows inspired by the Evangelion, Demon Slayer and Ultraman franchises. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace unveils micro rover for its 2nd moon mission
The Japanese private spaceflight company ispace has unveiled a mini rover that will fly on its next moon landing mission next year. The micro rover will launch in winter 2024 inside the payload bay at the top of ispace 's Mission 2 lander, if all goes according to plan. ( read original story ...)
Cüre To Launch CBD Products In Japan’s New Market
The Cure brand, maker of CBD-infused sparkling waters, wellness shots, and gummies, announced that it will launch products in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Stockholm city hall backs Olympic bid ahead of key IOC meeting for 2030-2034 Winter Games candidates
The Stockholm city council publicly supported Sweden’s latest bid to host the 2030 Olympics ahead of key meetings Tuesday for potential Winter Games hosts. ( read original story ...)
Stockholm becomes latest European city willing to host 2030 Winter Olympics
Sweden has received Stockholm's city authorities' blessing to put forward a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics - which the country has never hosted. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up on dark time when it was ‘make it in tennis or be homeless’
Naomi Osaka reveals there was a moment and time when she felt she would either have tp make it in pro tennis or end up homeless. Last year, Osaka landed on Forbes' No 1 in the highest-paid female ... ( read original story ...)
China Property Outlook, FX Churn Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets were choppy on Tuesday as traders weighed currency fluctuations and indications of more support from Beijing for China's flagging property markets. Hong Kong edged lower, Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)