Takashi Tashiro, the CEO of Remixpoint, got his complete pay in Bitcoin, which is a first for a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company calculates Tashiro’s salary in Japanese yen, ...
Head of S.E.C.’s Crypto Task Force Says ‘Tokenized’ Stocks Are Securities
Hester M. Peirce said in a statement Wednesday that digital versions of stocks are still subject to federal securities laws.
SEC’s ‘crypto mom’ says tokenized securities are still securities
A top U.S. securities regulator known for her supportive stance on the cryptocurrency industry said on Wednesday that new models for trading securities known as "tokenization" must still meet ...
XRP rises after Ripple selects BNY Mellon as custodian of firm’s new stablecoin: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Ripple selects Bank of New York Mellon as the primary custodian for the firm’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves. Plus, Swan Bitcoin CIO Ben Werkman ...
Analysis: China lifts Japanese seafood ban amid political maneuvering
China has partially lifted its unscientific ban on all Japanese seafood imports, which has been a source of tension between the Asian neighbors for the past two years or so.
What is Crypto? Cryptocurrency explained
Crypto’s rise offers inflation hedges, global access and institutional flow — discover what it is and how to get started with our 'Crypto Explained' section.
U.S. Treasury’s Bessent Skips G20 South Africa, Heads to World Expo 2025
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend the G20 finance meeting in South Africa, instead participating in the World Expo 2025 in Japan. Michael Kaplan will represent the U.S. at the G20 ...
Han’s Tokyo Drift RX-7 Is Headed to Auction
The legendary Mazda RX-7 from Tokyo Drift will be auctioned in 3 days, and it’ll cost a pretty penny. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Cycling: Why It’s Surprisingly Safe & Easy!
Cycling in Tokyo might seem intimidating, but it’s actually one of the safest and most convenient ways to get around. With bike-friendly infrastructure, respectful drivers, and easy parking options, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Wires the Ocean with an Earthquake-Sensing ‘Nervous System’
Japan’s new earthquake-detection network lengthens warning times, and researchers in Wales have harnessed nuclear blast detectors to gauge tsunami risks. But the U.S. lags in monitoring the massive Ca ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint Raises $215M To Buy Bitcoin, Targets 3,000 BTC
Remixpoint has raised $215 million to acquire Bitcoin, targeting a near-term goal of 3,000 BTC. The company joins a wave of Japanese firms embracing Bitcoin ...
Japan’s NTT files for billion-dollar listing; set to be SGX’s biggest Reit IPO in a decade
SINGAPORE] Japanese telco Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) is spinning off some of its data centres into a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust, or S-Reit, marking what is likely to be ...
Japanese benchmark ends modestly higher
Japanese markets recovered from an early slide to end modestly higher as the yen slid below 147 per dollar, logging its third straight daily loss amid rising tensions in U.S-Japan trade talks.
Vande Bharat, Chenab Bridge Take Spotlight At World Expo 2025 In Osaka: Railway Ministry
Vande Bharat and Chenab Bridge have emerged as a star attraction at the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, drawing enthusiastic crowds and high praise from visitors for its remarkable journey of modernisation and technological innovation, ( read original story ...)
The Trump Effect Heads to Tokyo
It is decidedly outside the Trump administration’s interest to harm the LDP’s electoral prospects if it wants a greater chance at achieving its goals for Japanese defense spending. But that’s exactly ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Firm Remixpoint Commits $215M to Bitcoin, Aims for 3,000 BTC Holdings
Japanese firm Remixpoint plans to acquire up to 3,000 BTC using $215M in financing, citing long-term conviction.