The U.S. arm of the world's largest crypto exchange is suspending transactions in U.S. dollars in response to a SEC lawsuit.
Robinhood Removes 3 Crypto Tokens Following Regulatory Crackdown
Robinhood Markets Inc. will remove three tokens from its crypto trading platform, after a high-profile regulatory crackdown on some of the industry’s biggest exchanges.
US targets Binance and Coinbase – is the government ready to regulate crypto?
Regulators have been confused about whether cryptocurrency is a security or a commodity, but clarity appears imminent ...
SEC Crypto Action Leaves Stablecoins in Limbo
Authorities have still not made clear when stablecoins are considered securities or how they will be regulated.
Binance’s U.S. subsidiary pauses dollar deposits in wake of SEC lawsuit, says it’s becoming a ‘crypto-only exchange’
The SEC sued Binance on Tuesday, alleging 13 counts that included the mishandling of customer funds and offering unregistered securities.
Wealthy Investors Are Piling Into Japanese Stocks
Bank of America's high-net-worth clients are making big bets on Japan. The bank said its private clients, who together have about $3.1 trillion in assets under management, have been predominantly buyi ...
Rosalia explores Tokyo in ‘Tuya’ music video
June 9 (UPI) -- Rosalía has released new music. The Spanish singer, 30, released a single and music video for the song "Tuya" on Thursday. The "Tuya" video shows Rosalía explore Tokyo, including visiting a bar and walking the city streets in the rain. ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi: minimalist hotel with one of the best restaurats in Asia
Sézanne, which already has two Michelin stars, is the big ticket restaurant at this exclusive-feeling hotel, writes Joel Porter ... ( read original story ...)
SEC Chair Gensler Says Crypto Is Rife With ‘Hucksters, Fraudsters, Scam Artists’
Gary Gensler is stepping up his language amid a wider crackdown on the crypto industry which intensified last week with a pair of fresh lawsuits.
What’s the Best Use for Crypto? Let AI Figure It Out
Web 3.0 is mostly forgotten now, but the ideas behind it will regain their relevance as bots become more common.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on hopes Fed may ease, skip rate hike
Japan benchmark Nikkei stock index closed higher Friday following gains made on Wall Street overnight on speculation the US Federa ...
Japan, South Korea may discuss FX swap deal, cautious views linger
Japan and South Korea may discuss this month the fate of a bilateral currency swap arrangement that expired years ago, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday, while some officials expressed ...
Regular Wuhan-Tokyo flights to resume in July
WUHAN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Regular flights between Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, and Tokyo will resume on July 1. This will be the first international passenger air service from Wuhan to Japan to resume since China optimized its COVID-19 response measures. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stocks Weather Bumpy Week to Star in Asia Again
Japanese equities appear to be moving "for no discernible reason" but have rebounded after two sharp days of losses and look set to sustain their gains. ( read original story ...)
Japan to offer emergency aid to Ukraine, to host reconstruction meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday that Japan will offer emergency humanitarian aid worth about $5 million after the bursting of the Nova ... ( read original story ...)
Courts in Japan Support Same-Sex Marriage, But Lawmakers Are Reluctant to Legalize It. Here’s Why
Observers often point to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s party as to why LGBT-specific legislation is languishing in National Diet. ( read original story ...)