Japan Financial News

22.11 / 18:01

Blockchain Ethereum Stablecoin Financial Southeast Asian financial institutions turn to the Ethereum blockchain

Blockchain innovation is surging throughout Southeast Asia, as the region is home to a number of fintech firms and global crypto companies. In particular, Singapore has become one of the world’s most crypto-friendly countries.

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 / 14:37

Natixis Nomura poaches from Natixis to lead insurance solutions in Europe

Nomura has poached a senior banker from Natixis to lead its insurance solutions business in Europe.

17.11 / 11:53

Exchange Legal Bitcoin resolution ‘Final and Binding’ Mt. Gox Resolution Agreed

The protracted struggle of the creditors waiting to get their hands on bitcoin (BTC) holdings left in limbo since the collapse of the crypto exchange Mt. Goxcould finally come to an end – with a “final and binding” resolution now legally “confirmed” by the Japanese courts.

17.11 / 04:25

NFT NFT startup GuardianLink raises $12 million from Kalaari Capital, others

GuardianLink, an NFT ecosystem technology framework startup, on Tuesday said it raised Series A funding of $12 million, led by Kalaari Capital and other private investor groups. The company said it will use the proceeds towards expanding Guardian’s Singapore and Japan-based design labs, strengthening the technology brand’s creative development capabilities and deepening its curative NFT packaging foundation.

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.

16.11 / 22:13

Digital U.S. Moves to Bolster Asia Trade Ties in Bid to Counter China’s Influence

WASHINGTON—Top U.S. trade and commerce officials are meeting this week with their counterparts in Japan, South Korea and India—but not China—as the Biden administration seeks to build stronger economic ties with friendly nations in Asia.

16.11 / 20:20

Binance Digital Ripple SEC Binance and Ripple weigh in on crypto regulation

Binance has spent the last year facing intense regulatory scrutiny in several countries - including Japan, Hong Kong, Italy and the UK - over issues such as money laundering controls. In September the firm set out a plan to centralise its business structure to, as CEO Changpeng Zhao put it, "work well with regulators".

15.11 / 15:39

Facebook Amazon Microsoft Facebook and other big tech stocks ‘in clear bubble’, warns Rob Arnott

Rob Arnott, founder and chair of US-based Research Affiliates, warns several of the world's biggest technology stocks are "in clear bubble" territory, claiming they have “implausible growth assumptions”.

15.11 / 12:43

business Stablecoin Usd Coin expansion Circle to invest in Japanese yen stablecoin as part of expansion to Asia

Circle, the United States-based issuer of USD Coin (USDC), has set its sights on thriving Asian crypto markets.

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.

13.11 / 01:11

U.S. Moves to Ease Tariffs on Imported Steel, Aluminum From Japan

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is moving to ease import tariffs on Japanese steel and aluminum, in the latest step by the White House to reset trade relations with allies.

12.11 / 16:17

Cooper Progressive ICO Cryptocurrencies Japan authorities bust $237 million real estate-based crypto scam, Chinese investors involved

Chinese investors hide land deals in Japan by using cryptocurrency

11.11 / 15:23

SEC Platform coinbase Q3 A strong Q3 for Coinbase, but why aren’t the numbers flying

Coinbase’s Q3 report found that its ‘strong’ performance was backed by customer engagement and ongoing industry momentum. However, it added,

11.11 / 04:25

Blockchain Adoption Fujitsu Affiliate to Pilot Blockchain Pay Platform

The Japanese IT giant Fujitsu is to embark on a blockchain technology-powered payment project at a major new commercial center in the city of Saitama, some 30km from Tokyo.

10.11 / 08:53

Cryptocurrencies news Bitcoin Price Crypto market m-cap hits $3 trillion mark; will the frenzy continue?

With this, the total value of cryptocurrencies was more than the GDP of nations like the United Kingdom, France, India and Italy. However, it lagged countries like the United States, China, Japan and Germany. This is an important milestone for the crypto industry and re-emphasizes investors’ trust in the potential of blockchain technology to disrupt the way digital natives interact with the internet, said Sharan Nair, Chief Business Officer, CoinSwitch Kuber.

08.11 / 17:25

Blockchain Digital Progressive Bitcoin Japan stands to lose its crypto-sector competitiveness thanks to this

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are of growing interest around the world, with many countries recognizing the need for regulations too. While some have really strict laws, others have taken a progressive approach. Japan falls in the latter category.

08.11 / 14:44

Forecast OTC Bitcoin Cash Bitcoin Mt. Gox Payouts Nearing, But Is the Market Ready for It?

Following recent news that creditors after the infamous collapse of the bitcoin (BTC) exchange Mt. Gox can finally look forward to some payouts, questions reemerged about whether the market can absorb potential selling from such a large distribution of coins.

07.11 / 07:57