Sources close to the matter suggested that the JVCEA is lacking employees who have a genuine knowledge of crypto, and is instead staffed with former bankers, brokers and government employees.
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 2% as Asia markets pop following strong rally on Wall Street
The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose 2.09% and the Topix index gained 1.81%. Japanese automaker Toyota said its production in August would be around 700,000 units, lower than the previously announced figure ...
Japan’s Nikkei extends gains to fifth day, tech leads way
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, with technology stocks leading the charge after major Wall Street indexes jumped overnight on robust corporate earnings. U.
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 – NHK
The Japanese government is planning to hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot to death at a campaign rally earlier this month, on Sept. 27, NHK public television said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on US gains with eyes on BoJ
Tokyo stocks opened higher today as investors took heart from US rallies and other positive factors while awaiting a Bank of Japan policy decision later ... ( read original story ...)
Big in Japan: Taoiseach’s second State visit to Tokyo is just his cup of tea
The banquet room in the Okura Hotel in downtown Tokyo was packed for Micheál Martin’s second official State visit to Japan. ( read original story ...)
A Walk Through Tokyo History: Yotsuya to Shinjuku on the Koshu Kaido Road
A guide to walking through the center of Tokyo on the course of the Koshu Kaido road, one of the five routes that connected the old city of Edo with the provinces. Among the modern buildings and ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: Seoul, Tokyo Maintain Ties Despite Possible Japanese Military Expansion
Modernization of Japan's forces would support Washington's effort to bolster trilateral ties with South Korea and Japan, analysts say ... ( read original story ...)
TiNDLE NOW AVAILABLE AS A BRAND-NEW MENU SPECIAL AT SCHMATZ IN TOKYO
TiNDLE is now offered as a menu special at Schmatz, the popular German beer restaurant group at their Nakameguro and Yokohama locations, followed by the Ark Hills and Shimokitazawa outlets at the end ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Ice Prince’ Yuzuru Hanyu retires from competitive figure skating
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, has retired from international competitions. Known to international fans as the “Ice Prince,” the 27-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Is Weaker, But Japanese Investors Still Bullish About Hawai‘i Real Estate
Tourists from Japan are coming back, with lots more expected this fall, and some will be looking to buy a piece of paradise ... ( read original story ...)
Shinto religion long entangled with Japan’s politics – and Shinzo Abe was associated with many of its groups
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s alleged shooter, Tetsuya Yamagami, told the police that he was motivated by Abe’s connections to the messianic new religious movement known as the ... ( read original story ...)
Does our solution lie in Tokyo?
The AEI Housing Center finds that contrary to recent analysis by The markup/Associated Press, HMDA data on purchase loans do not show evidence of systemic discrimination by the mortgage lending ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is making a big comeback. Will it last?
There are hopes that the worst for crypto might be over. Bitcoin has gained more than 15% in the past week, and two other top cryptos have surged even more. Solana is up more than 35% in the past ...
Crypto Companies Plummet As Bitcoin Soars (Video)
In today’s episode we continue to see the lasting impacts of the crypto winter with Coinbase pausing its affiliate marketing to Gemini continuing job cuts.
Crypto Layoffs: Latest Reports From Gemini, BlockFi
The crypto winter continues to take its toll on some of the best known crypto companies. Here’s the latest names from BlockFi and Gemini.