Fireblocks announced today that Revolut, a UK based payment service start-up, valued over $5 Billion, will use its MPC-based wallet and network infrastructure to support the introduction of new crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Square Puts $50 Million in Bitcoin on Crypto ‘Empowerment’ Bet
Square Inc. said it has made an investment of about $50 million in Bitcoin, cementing Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey’s vision of the currency as an instrument of economic empowerment. ( read original story ...)
Performance tech company Hyperice attracts slew of star athlete-investors, valued at $700 million
The Series A funding round added star athlete-investors, including Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis and tennis star Naomi Osaka. Performance technology company Hyperice has completed a Series ... ( read original story ...)
China seeking first-mover advantage in building digital currency: senior Japan official
China is seeking to win a first-mover advantage in its efforts to develop a digital version of its currency, Japan's top financial diplomat said on Thursday. The People's Bank of China is one of ... ( read original story ...)
Zipair Tokyo to start flights to Seoul on Oct. 16
Executives at low-cost carrier Zipair Tokyo say they plan to launch passenger flights to the South Korean capital from next week. ( read original story ...)
Renesas Appoints Andreas Hammer as Vice President of European Sales for the IoT and Infrastructure Business Unit
TOKYO--(Business Wire)--Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the appointment of Andreas Hammer as Vice President of Sales ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange BitMEX overhauls management after U.S. criminal charges
Top executives at BitMEX, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, will step back from their roles, the company said on Thursday, a week after U.S. prosecutors filed criminal ... ( read original story ...)
In Nagasaki, bank consolidation may expose flaws in economic rescue plans
Japan’s banking regulator has held up the deal as a model for streamlining an overcrowded regional banking sector. But the community isn’t rejoicing. Some in Nagasaki fret the merged bank ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon nears Japan, heavy weekend rain expected in Tokyo
A typhoon approaching Japan could bring heavy rains to the Tokyo region over the weekend, weather officials said Thursday, urging residents to take precautions early. Typhoon Chan-hom was 260 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Fishermen Oppose ‘Catastrophic’ Release of Fukushima Water to Ocean
Japanese fish industry representatives on Thursday urged the government not to allow the release at sea of tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, saying it would undo years of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to lift 14-day quarantine rule for all business travellers and residents
To skip quarantine, you’ll have to submit a detailed plan of your movements for your first two weeks back in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
With Suga’s full-court press, optimism grows that Tokyo will hold Games
Aggressive lobbying by Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga has bolstered expectations within the government that the Olympic Games will go ahead next year, multiple insiders said, marking a sharp ... ( read original story ...)
Coe suggests Tokyo as future World Championships host city
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said on Thursday that he wants Tokyo to host an athletics World Championships in the National Stadium rebuilt for the 2020 Olympic Games "as soon as we possibly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Lord Coe supports athletes right to take a knee
Lord Coe says he supports athletes who wish to take a knee at the Tokyo Olympic Games despite rules which forbid protests. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sentiment hits two-and-a-half-year high, bankruptcies fall
Japan's service sector sentiment rose in September to the highest level in 2-1/2 years, government data showed on Thursday, suggesting that the economy is gradually recovering from the devastating ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, no quarantine for businessmen and returning travelers
The law will be implemented by the end of the month. Until now, those traveling abroad for work or those returning home were obliged to undergo a coronavirus test and observe 2 weeks i ... ( read original story ...)