Japan's powerhouse anime business risks being overtaken by rising Chinese competition because a tilt towards commercialism has stifled creativity, industry heavyweight Masao Maruyama has warned.Maruyama doesn't draw or direct, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ispace attempts world’s first commercial moon landing
A Japanese lunar lander, carrying a rover developed in the United Arab Emirates, will attempt to find its footing on the moon's surface Tuesday — potentially marking the world's first lunar landing for a commercially developed spacecraft. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei retreats from eight-month high as bank worries weigh
Investors were also cautious ahead of the domestic earnings season getting into full swing from Thursday and new Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda's first policy decision on Friday. Robot maker ...
Japan Regulator Asks Banks to Examine Social Media Risks After SVB
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has urged banks to check their readiness to respond to risks from social media and internet banking after the collapse of several US banks, according to people ...
Pikachu helmets are coming to Japanese pro baseball team’s uniforms【Photos】
Yokohama adds some Pokémon style to their batting helmets and caps. Fans of Yokohama’s professional baseball team, the Baystars, are pretty excited about this season. After finishing dead-last in ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to Visit Japan, Australia for Meetings With Allies
President Joe Biden will visit Japan and Australia next month to huddle with allies on their continued response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as ways to confront China’s assertive economic a ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sompo to focus on integration after acquisition spree
Sompo Holdings Inc will place more focus on integrating domestic and overseas operations for further growth after a spell of acquisitions abroad boosted the global presence of Japan's No. 3 non-life insurer group, ( read original story ...)
Nikkei May Fall on Uncertainty Over Economy, Earnings
Japanese stocks may fall as uncertainty continues over the economic and earnings outlook and the yen strengthens.
Educators stunned as teacher moonlighting for host club in Japan accused of solicitation
A part-time junior high school teacher was arrested for allegedly soliciting a customer -- who turned out to be a police officer -- in this ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s iconic drummer mascot Cuidaore Taro endorsed by Yamaha Music
Cuidaore Taro, an iconic drummer mascot in Osaka's Dotonbori area, and Tokyo-based Yamaha Music Japan Co. have signed an endorsement contract･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
European Union Outpaces Unfocused United States In Crypto Regulation, But MiCA Article 68 Raises Concerns
EU advances in crypto regulation with MiCA, while the US faces disarray. But, MiCA Article 68's impact on privacy and innovation necessitates a more flexible approach and industry collaboration.
Column: Frustrated Coinbase tries rare maneuver to compel SEC to clear up crypto murkiness
Coinbase Inc (COIN.O) contends that it is, in a new appellate petition that marks the cryptocurrency exchange’s latest attempt to force the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to provide the industry with a clear set of rules and regulations instead of policing crypto through enforcement actions.
Coinbase sues SEC, and WisdomTree’s CEO on the company’s upcoming crypto wallet: CNBC Crypto World
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Crypto Weekly: when crypto met AI
STORY: From what happens when crypto meets AI, to why Coinbase is turning up the heat on regulators, here’s the week’s big stories in the world of virtual money. Amid the hype over Microsoft-backed ChatGPT,
North Korean bank official charged in crypto laundering conspiracies
It shows a broader pattern in recent years of North Korean workers using virtual private networks (VPNs) and other tools to illegally gain remote employment.
‘Crypto Is Dead In America’—Coinbase Takes Drastic Action After Bitcoin Investor Chamath Palihapitiya Issued A Stark Warning Amid Price Chaos
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has declared "crypto is dead in America"—warning regulators are coming for crypto companies like