T he crypto sector is often painted as the weakest link in the fight against financial crime. More recently, it has been accused of posing a risk to financial stability and compro ... ( read original story ...)
Why Women Are Hesitant To Invest in Crypto — Should They Be?
CNBC reported on cryptocurrency’s “big gender problem.” Despite the fact that crypto culture was built on democratizing money and leveling the financial playing field, women were mostly on the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Tokyo become a modern-day Pompeii?
Geologists are have been pondering the scary prospect of volcanic chain reactions that, over a period of eight years, would effectively make life unlivable in Tokyo. Mt Fuji's last eruption in the 4th ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan owes its gun laws – and its lack of gun violence – to the U.S.
CBS News looks at the major hoops private citizens in Japan must jump through to own a gun, and the surprising origins of the country's firearms restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Torstone Technology taps ex-IBKR Yasuaki Hayashi to head Japan operation
"We are seeing APAC clients increasingly looking to bring their yen and non-yen business together, while consolidating operational workflow and systems." ... ( read original story ...)
8 Top Crypto Gainers Today: Cardano Shows Promise
After a brief period of plunge, Bitcoin and other crypto-assets are showing a visible increase yet again. There is also growing talk about crypto’s growing [...] ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Scams Are Spreading Fast on This Social Media Platform
Investing in cryptocurrency has made it to the mainstream — and unfortunately, crypto scams have probably invaded your social media feeds. A new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission found that ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-Linked ETFs Are 2022’s Biggest Losers
The six worst-performing, non-leveraged ETFs in the $6.6 trillion arena in 2022 are all crypto-linked equity funds, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The $63 million Global X Blockchain ETF ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto scams are costly – topping $1B since 2021, feds report
Cryptocurrency scammers have stolen over $1 billion from 46,000 people since the start of 2021, a new Federal Trade Commission report says. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Check: Social Media Seek to Learn from Falling Prices
Prices were modestly higher at last check on June 6, with bitcoin up marginally to $31,430.96, while ether was essentially flat at $1,907.95, according to data firm CoinGecko. But it's been quite a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to increase soft loan to Ukraine by $500 mln – Finance Ministry
The Ukrainian government has approved a draft of amendments to the agreement with Japan, which will increase a soft loan to Ukraine by approximately $500 million (65 billion yens) to $600 million with ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks inks new deal with Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
RAY PARKS, Jr. is staying put in the Japan B.League after signing a new deal with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Kommuninvest bring deals as SSAs zero in on dollar market
Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Kommuninvest were taking indications of interest on Monday for dollar bonds, as bankers said a mix of public holidays, UK political upheaval and the European Central ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to subsidize municipalities promoting Tokyo Olympics legacy
Japanese municipalities that hosted overseas athletes for training camps before last summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will be ... ( read original story ...)
Rainy season starts in Tokyo, nearby areas as Japan’s capital drenched by downpours
Rainy season has started in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto-Koshin region, weather officials said on Monday, as the capital was drenched by downpours for most of the day. The Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)
Govt to reinvigorate trade, investment ties with Japan: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said his government was focusing on reinvigorating ties with Japan in the field of trade and investment.In a meeting with a delegation of Japanese companies ... ( read original story ...)