City Tokyo Financial News

22.02 / 12:23

Government Blockchain Bitcoin crypto trading platforms Japan Exchange Group alerts against imposter crypto trading platforms

Japan Exchange Group (JPX), the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Exchange owner, warned the public against companies that are misleading Japanese investors by selling crypto assets under the JPX brand.

15.02 / 03:29

Japan’s Economy Recovers in Fourth Quarter

TOKYO—Japan’s economy returned to growth in the October-December quarter after restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic were lifted, leading to a recovery in consumer spending.

15.02 / 02:23

UPS Citi Digital Landmark Ertha Metaverse Sells Rome NFT for Record USD 120k

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.

10.02 / 16:15

Lowe's Action In Japan, Central Bank Still Wants Interest Rates Near Zero

TOKYO—Japan is taking action to keep interest rates ultra low and stimulate its economy, bucking the global trend symbolized by the Federal Reserve’s plans for multiple rate increases.

09.02 / 17:15

cryptocurrency Digital Extreme CryptoExplainer Japan's Mitsubishi Bank To Issue Yen-Pegged Stable Coin, Progmacoin

The digital securities exchange that Mitsubishi plans to launch will compete with Tokyo stock exchange

05.02 / 03:09

Blockchain CEO Reddit Bitcoin Former Mt. Gox CEO Questions Bitcoins Evolution

In a recent wide-ranging chat on Reddit, the former CEO of Mt. Gox, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange until its crash in 2014, revealed that he did not think bitcoin would evolve from its current problems in the near future. “The technology is definitely here to stay, but Bitcoin may have trouble evolving and keeping up,” said Mark Karpeles. Even as bitcoin has come under sharp criticism from governments and industry leaders, blockchain — the technology underpinning bitcoin - has been embraced by them.

22.01 / 03:41

Mining Legal Monero epic Epic Japanese Legal Struggle over Monero Mining Widget Finally Comes to a Close

A Japanese music site developer -- who has been fighting the police in the country’s courts after he was fined for adding a widget that mines monero (XMR) to his website -- has won his Supreme Court case against law enforcement agencies.

23.12 / 23:03

NOT Houlihan Lokey wants the top Europe M&A spot: ‘We’re at a critical mass at a level we have not been before’

Mid-market investment bank Houlihan Lokey is gunning to be the most active M&A adviser in Europe after a transformative acquisition that adds 170 dealmakers to its ranks in the region.

21.12 / 10:45

US Sony Bitcoin $154 Million Stolen, Converted To Bitcoin: Here's How US Took Action

The money was allegedly stolen from a Sony subsidiary by one of its Japanese employees.

18.12 / 13:27

Blockchain Ethereum litecoin Bitcoin Crypto-asset SBI Group launches crypto-asset fund for Japanese investors

Tokyo’s biggest finserv firm, SBI Group, will now allow general Japanese investors to purchase cryptocurrencies via its newly launched ‘crypto asset fund’. The fund is composed of seven cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), XRP, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Chainlink (LINK) and Polkadot (DOT).

17.12 / 14:41

Target Continental Japan’s Central Bank Shuns Tightening Trend, Citing Lack of Inflation

TOKYO—Japan’s central bank kept its monetary policy ultraloose and expressed minimal concern about inflation, joining continental Europe in showing that recent tightening in the U.S. doesn’t necessarily represent a global phenomenon.

16.12 / 04:00

NOT Houlihan Lokey wants the top Europe M&A: ‘We’re at a critical mass at a level we have not been before’

Mid-market investment bank Houlihan Lokey is gunning to be the most active M&A adviser in Europe after a transformative acquisition that adds 170 dealmakers to its ranks in the region.

15.12 / 11:16

business Adoption Bitcoin Holdings SBI Holdings invests in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako

Tokyo-based financial services giant SBI Holdings announced a joint investment in Coinhako, Singapore’s first licensed crypto exchange approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

02.12 / 16:15

FIVE NOT Wages Are Going Gangbusters in the U.S.—Elsewhere, Not So Much

Yoichi Akimoto’s pay has barely grown since he joined a Tokyo apparel company five years ago. He isn’t expecting that to change, even as wages accelerate elsewhere in the world.

29.11 / 23:35

Nissan Nissan, Burned by Experience, Shuns Bold EV Forecasts

TOKYO— Nissan Motor Co. was once the world’s loudest proponent of electric cars, but these days it is one of the more sober voices.

26.11 / 11:13

Nikkei Variant fall Markets fall after South Africa raises alarm on new Covid-19 variant

Global equity markets and US stock futures fell after South Africa raised the alarm over a new, fast-spreading strain of the coronavirus.

21.11 / 13:39

Lowe's Immunic Why Japan Appears Immune to Global Inflation Surge, So Far

TOKYO—At a time when Americans and Europeans are wrestling with rising inflation, Japan shows how to keep consumer prices virtually flat.

19.11 / 14:37

cryptocurrency Mt. Gox Bitcoin Uncertainty looms over Bitcoin as Mt. Gox prepares for final payout

February 2014. The formidable, Tokyo-based crypto exchange of Mt. Gox, founded in 2010 and arguably the world’s biggest cryptocurrency platform at that point, handling more than 70 percent of all bitcoin transactions across the globe, was hacked. More than 8,50,000 BTC were stolen by hackers, of which around 7,50,000 or 80% of bitcoins belonged to customers.

19.11 / 12:43

Japan Plans $490 Billion Stimulus to Jolt Struggling Economy

TOKYO—Japan’s government approved a $490 billion package to support recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic after recent economic struggles, including cash payments to most families and some smaller companies.

17.11 / 02:47

business Bitcoin Mt. Gox rehabilitation plan is now 'final and binding'

The rehabilitation plan to compensate creditors from the now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox is now finalized following confirmation from a Japanese court.

15.11 / 11:51

Japan Economy Shrinks, Hit by Supply-Chain Troubles

TOKYO—Japan’s economy shrank in the July-September period owing to a fall in exports caused by supply-chain constraints and lower consumer spending during a Covid-19 state of emergency.

latest developments in city Tokyo

What is the current situation in city Tokyo?

In city Tokyo, the spotlight is on major events that spark public discussion.

Where can I find reliable news about city Tokyo?

We publish verified updates about the situation in city Tokyo, based on information from regional journalists.

What shapes the media agenda in city Tokyo?

The news landscape of city Tokyo is shaped by key decisions by local authorities, reflecting its unique context.