JPMorgan wanted crypto companies to pay fees to access their customers' bank account information. When the bank decided not to re-onboard Gemini, the crypto exchange's co-founder, ...
White House Quietly Confirms A ‘Major’ Crypto Milestone As Bitcoin Braces For A Huge Price Earthquake
Bitcoin and crypto prices have struggled to regain momentum in recent weeks despite the bitcoin price rebounding almost 30% from its lows as a Federal Reserve nightmare suddenly comes true. Sign up ...
Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor. ( read original story ...)
No gambling or alcohol: Mahjong sees rising popularity across all ages in Japan
NAGOYA -- Mahjong, once associated with smoky rooms, alcohol and all-night gambling, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among people of all ag･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid diplomatic tension: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum As diplomatic friction between China and Japan drags on, no Japanese business ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto biz: Institutions aren’t waiting for the bottom
Institutional demand for crypto is holding up despite ongoing turbulence, with new data showing large investors are preparing to increase allocations even after the market’s sharp sell-off since ...
Top U.S. regulator reveals surprising new details on crypto collateral
Washington is quietly opening the door for crypto.
Hiroshi Tanahashi Reveals Bushiroad Employees Were Frustrated After Yota Tsuji’s Comments At NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka
There were some Bushiroad employees who were not pleased with Yota Tsuji's comments at NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
The SEC Just Drew a Line in the Crypto Sand: What’s a Security and What’s Not?
Is your favorite cryptocurrency a security or a commodity? Federal regulators just made the distinction a lot clearer. Yes, it matters.
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks. ( read original story ...)
I’ve traveled beyond Japan’s popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 day trips I’d actually recommend
I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara. ( read original story ...)
On this day, March 20: Sarin attack on Tokyo subway kills 14
On March 20, 1995, 12 people were killed, and more than 5,000 made ill in a nerve-gas attack on the Tokyo subway system. A 13th victim died a day later and a 14th in 2008. ( read original story ...)
Katie Haun on the promise of stablecoins, crypto regulation and future of agentic finance
Katie Haun, Haun Ventures founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK, the growing link between blockchain and fintech, future of stablecoins and finance, state of ...
Giant Pokemon cards take over Tokyo skyline with viral night display
Gigantic Pokémon cards have taken over Tokyo’s skyline, with popular creatures appearing across one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. ( read original story ...)
People spot Japan PM’s reaction to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Iran comparison
Trump's remarks sparked shock online with much of the discussion turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reaction. ( read original story ...)
At Tokyo signs solar PPA in Japan
Japanese operator At Tokyo Corporation (aka @ Tokyo) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to offtake from a solar farm in Japan. The company this week announced a “basic agreement on a virtual ... ( read original story ...)