Investors exposed to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether have been on a wild ride over the past year.
UK government under fire over ‘bungled’ crypto Isas policy
One of the main aims of Isas is that they are simple . . . [this] creates a lot of complication.” Suter is perplexed by the government’s rollout of regulated crypto products. From next month, ...
FATF warns offshore crypto firms create money laundering and sanctions gaps
FATF says offshore crypto service providers can create regulatory blind spots that increase risks of money laundering and sanctions evasion, urging countries to strengthen oversight.
Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Won’t Send Forces to Help With Mine-Removal in Strait
Japan won't send its Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz to help with mine removal, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday. “We cannot envision SDF assets being deployed in the vicinity ... ( read original story ...)
Beloved SF business Japan Video & Media to close its doors after 40 years
Japan Video & Media announced it will close at the end of the month. The business has sold Japanese and Korean TV, movies, anime and merchandise for over 40 years. Owner Takeshi Onishi has organized ... ( read original story ...)
Japan drags its feet on nuclear energy recovery, 15 years after Fukushima accident
Nuclear energy, long stigmatized in Japan following the accident that took place on March 11, 2011 at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant — which forced thousands to leave their homes and the shutdown ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed PayPay shares set to open 38% above IPO price
By Arasu Kannagi Basil and Utkarsh Shetti March 12 (Reuters) - Shares of PayPay were indicated to open 37.5% above their offer price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, giving the SoftBank-backed ...
A giant steel pipe’s mysterious overnight growth spurt baffles a Japanese city
An underground pipe has risen more than 32 feet out of a street in a busy area of Osaka, nearly reaching an elevated road above. ( read original story ...)
BTC reserve firm Metaplanet targets Japan’s digital asset ecosystem with $25M fund
Metaplanet will invest $25 million in Japan’s Bitcoin infrastructure.
Crypto News Today: Metaplanet Launches Bitcoin Venture Arm as Japan Shifts
Metaplanet has launched a new venture firm to fund Bitcoin infrastructure startups in Japan as policymakers move toward recognizing Bitcoin as a regulated finan ...
SoftBank’s PayPay prices IPO below range at $16 a share
Visa, ADIA and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority are anchoring the IPO by purchasing up to $220m of PayPay's shares upon debut ...
Yokohama pier is testing site for data center floating on quay
An offshore data center on a floating quay will be tested this month by the Yokohama city government in collaboration with four private companies. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet launches $25M venture arm to fund Bitcoin startups in Japan
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has launched a new venture initiative aimed at supporting the development of Bitcoin infrastructure and startups in Japan, as the country moves toward recognizing ...
PayPay, SoftBank Raise $879.8 Million in Payments Firm’s US IPO
Tokyo-based PayPay priced the initial public offering of American depositary receipts at $16 apiece, according to a statement, below a marketed range of $17 to $20. The ADRs each represent one common ...
Exclusive-SoftBank’s PayPay prices IPO below range at $16 a share, sources say
By Echo Wang March 11 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group-backed PayPay priced its U.S. initial public offering at $16 per share on Wednesday, below its targeted price range, people familiar with the matter ...