CBS News looks at the major hoops private citizens in Japan must jump through to own a gun, and the surprising origins of the country's firearms restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for higher start; investors await Australia’s interest rate decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision at 12:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finmin Suzuki: Excess fx volatility, disorderly fx movements could have adverse effect on economy, financial stability
EXCESS FX VOLATILITY, DISORDERLY FX MOVEMENTS COULD HAVE ADVERSE EFFECT ON ECONOMY, FINANCIAL STABILITY #News #Forex #JAPAN JAPAN'S FINANCE MINISTER SUZUKI: JAPAN'S GOVERNMENT WILL RESPOND ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s household spending falls for 2nd straight month
Japan’s household spending posted an annual decline for the second consecutive month in April, as broadening price rises hit consumer confidence, casting doubt over the recovery of the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya TV Tower
Nagoya is in Aichi Prefecture in central Japan. While it is sometimes compared unfavorably to Tokyo, Kyoto Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture, there is more to the city than meets the eye. It's a ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors lulling kid goats to sleep get free admission to ranch near Tokyo
On June 1, Mai Ito, 37, and Shizuka Sugiyama, 45, both residents of Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, were seen smiling while holding one female young goat each in their arms at the ranch. The goats were ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Retirement Trust Sues Winklevoss’ Gemini, Blaming Bad Security for $36 Million Hack
In a game of hot potato of responsibility for a hack that cost users’ retirement accounts an estimated $36 million, it's still unclear who will help victims. ( read original story ...)
How Crypto Can Do Good For the World
Coordination failures' stymie our ability to solve big global problems. But web 3's economic designs can empower the next generation to do better. This post, by Kevin Owocki, is part of the 'Road to ... ( read original story ...)
NY bill aims to limit crypto miners using fossil fuel-generated power
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would impose a two-year moratorium on the use of fossil-fuel power plants to provide energy to miners of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Can Overcome Its Reputation as a Weak Link in Financial Crime. Here’s How
T he crypto sector is often painted as the weakest link in the fight against financial crime. More recently, it has been accused of posing a risk to financial stability and compro ... ( read original story ...)
Why Women Are Hesitant To Invest in Crypto — Should They Be?
CNBC reported on cryptocurrency’s “big gender problem.” Despite the fact that crypto culture was built on democratizing money and leveling the financial playing field, women were mostly on the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Tokyo become a modern-day Pompeii?
Geologists are have been pondering the scary prospect of volcanic chain reactions that, over a period of eight years, would effectively make life unlivable in Tokyo. Mt Fuji's last eruption in the 4th ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan owes its gun laws – and its lack of gun violence – to the U.S.
CBS News looks at the major hoops private citizens in Japan must jump through to own a gun, and the surprising origins of the country's firearms restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Torstone Technology taps ex-IBKR Yasuaki Hayashi to head Japan operation
"We are seeing APAC clients increasingly looking to bring their yen and non-yen business together, while consolidating operational workflow and systems." ... ( read original story ...)
8 Top Crypto Gainers Today: Cardano Shows Promise
After a brief period of plunge, Bitcoin and other crypto-assets are showing a visible increase yet again. There is also growing talk about crypto’s growing [...] ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Scams Are Spreading Fast on This Social Media Platform
Investing in cryptocurrency has made it to the mainstream — and unfortunately, crypto scams have probably invaded your social media feeds. A new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission found that ... ( read original story ...)