Confidence among Japan’s largest manufacturers sagged for a second quarter on rising costs and supply constraints, though the service ... ( read original story ...)
Fact-Checking 8 Claims About Crypto’s Climate Impact
While some experts say that there’s potential for positive impact from crypto mining, most agree there are few indications that the industry is going in the right direction. “There is a narrow path ... ( read original story ...)
How crypto marketers are pivoting their ad strategies through the ‘crypto winter’ to focus on education and responsible investing
Some crypto companies are capitalizing on the market turmoil to push marketing initiatives that focus on rebuilding trust in the sector. ( read original story ...)
BlockFi’s CEO denies that Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX is nearing a deal to buy the struggling $1 billion crypto lender for $25 million
The boss of troubled crypto lender BlockFi has denied that Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX is set to buy the company for $25 million, despite speculation about a deal. Citing sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Is Selling Data on Crypto and ‘Geotracking’ to ICE
A contract between the two organizations reveal what services the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may get from Coinbase. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Bourse Works to Improve Chinese Investors’ Convenience, Chief Says
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is working on enhancing convenience for Chinese and Japanese investors, according to the chief of the Asian bourse. "We will continue to work on further developments of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GPIF records 5.4% gain for fiscal year amid tumultuous markets
Japan's GPIF reported a 5.42% investment gain for its fiscal year, despite ending the period with a quarterly loss of $16 billion. ( read original story ...)
Japan swelters in highest temperatures for 147 years with 35°C for seven days running
In the east of the country, temperatures hit 35°C for the seventh day running, while the western city of Nagoya was predicted to hit 40°C. They are the hottest temperatures to hit the country since ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces worst heatwave in 150 years, blackout fears rise in Tokyo
The government for a fourth straight day has issued an advisory warning for Tokyo and surrounding areas of a possible power crunch if businesses and residents don't follow the required measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto traceability and market rules agreed by EU lawmakers
European Union lawmakers have agreed a way forward on regulating crypto — covering the traceability of crypto assets being traded in the bloc and wider market rules, to protect against market ... ( read original story ...)
TechCrunch podcast this week: Crypto cults, 2022 term sheets, and how to win Startup Battlefield
TechCrunch is more than just a site with words. We’re also building a growing stable of podcasts focused on the most critical topics relating to the startup and venture capital worlds. To help you ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: EU agrees rulebook for ‘Wild West’ crypto markets
The European Union on Thursday reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate what one lawmaker called the "Wild West" crypto market. ( read original story ...)
The Future Of Yield-Generating Strategies In Crypto
The occurrence of a major event in the crypto markets in early May 2022 initiated quite a chatter about DeFi reaching the end of its yield farming days. I firmly believe that most of these ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 3,546 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 3,546 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Friday. The figure was up 1,365 from a week ago and marked the 14th straight day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eases travel advisory for China, others as COVID risk fades
The Japanese government said on Friday it had lowered its infectious diseases-related travel advisory from "do not make non-urgent trips" to "travel with caution" for China, India and 32 other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns On ‘Interests’ After Russia Gas Project Decree
The decree calls for the establishment of a new Russian operator and requires existing foreign shareholders to apply for the right to participate in the new firm, with Moscow deciding on their ... ( read original story ...)