In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.
Democrats Fear Trump’s Crypto Entity Will Pose Regulatory Conflict
Senators wrote to financial watchdogs to ask how they plan to oversee the Trump family’s cryptocurrency activities.
Disney Japan Taps McDonald’s Veteran Tamotsu Hiiro as New Managing Director
The Walt Disney Company revealed Friday the appointment of Tamotsu Hiiro as its new managing director for Japan. Tamotsu, who brings more than 35 years of corporate leadership experience to the role, ... ( read original story ...)
Star Asia Expands Osaka Property Portfolio with Retail Acquisition
Star Asia Investment Corp. ( ($JP:3468) ) has shared an update. Star Asia Investment Corporation has announced the additional acquisition of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to limit cash withdrawals and bank transfers for elderly people
Japan is planning to limit the amount of money that older people can withdraw or transfer at cashpoints in an effort to halt a spike in fraud cases targeting the elderly.
MUFG Bank to raise starting salary by 18%
Next year is shaping up to be a great time to enter Japan's banking industry, with major firms offering big entry-level wage hikes. MUFG Bank is the latest financial giant to boost its salary for new ...
Marianas Pro Nagoya draws 700 athletes, strengthens Guam’s presence on global stage
The Marianas Pro Nagoya tournament on March 8 delivered a masterclass in elite jiu-jitsu, drawing over 4,000 spectators and featuring 700 top-tier athletes from across Asia. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation exceeds forecasts, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
The leading indicator for nationwide inflation is likely to keep BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda mulling over the right timing for further rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s global output rises for second month in February on solid Japan sales
Toyota Motor said on Friday its global production rose for the second consecutive month in February, driven by higher output and stronger sales in Japan after recovering from a certification scandal in its home market last year. ( read original story ...)
Japanese people are starting to quit their jobs
In a 2024 survey by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 21% of young Japanese employees said they plan to stay with their current employer “until retirement”, down from 35% in 2014. The trend reflects Japan’s demographic reality too; ( read original story ...)
New Research Suggests Earth’s First Oceans Weren’t Blue: They Were Green
Scientists have discovered evidence that Earth's oceans were once green, hinting that this could be a marker of early life, both on our planet and potentially on alien worlds. Imagine the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slumps 1.5% as automakers track US peers lower
Japan's Nikkei average fell over 1% on Friday with automakers tracking Wall Street losses after U.S. President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs. Toyota Motor and Honda Motor shares dropped ...
Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, stays above BOJ target
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed above the central bank's target and accelerated in March on steady gains in food costs, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Game Developer Gumi to Hold $106k BTC Lottery for Shareholders
The Bitcoin-keen Japanese game developer Gumi has announced it will hold a $106,000 BTC lottery event for new shareholders. Find out more!
Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster: Asia Express
Chinese influencer denies links to honeytrap scam after promising sex to any Bitcoiner, BTS firm’s $350 in blockchain revenue: Asia Express.
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried transferred out of New York prison
The Bureau of Prisons has transferred former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried out of a detention center in New York, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.