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G7 Nations Discuss Countering China’s ‘Economic Coercion’
14.5.2023
The Group of Seven (G7) countries are discussing ways to counter China’s “economic coercion” against other nations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has shared. Noting that Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the European Union share similar concerns,...
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Urges Congress to Act Quickly on Debt Limit, States Defaulting Would Be ‘Unthinkable’
12.5.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned again about the consequences of the U.S. defaulting on its debt. During a press conference in Niigata, Japan, Yellen stated that this would be a self-inflicted crisis, and urged Congress to act quickly on the matter, stating that defaulting would...
STAR Unveils Opportunity for Japanese SMEs to Gain International Prestige
9.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan, May 9th 2023, Chainwire. The STAR project is a new initiative to help Japanese SMEs gain international recognition and prestige. The project seeks to uncover the valuable products, technologies, and know-how of small-to-medium-sized businesses. With an advanced...
One Of The First Nintendo GameCubes Has Been Found
5.5.2023
For long-time Nintendo fans and video game historians there have been few public events as memorable as Space World 2000, the show that first revealed the GameCube—and its library of games, and a divisive Zelda demo—to the world.Read more
“Binance Japan” Set to Launch in June – Which Country Comes Next?
2.5.2023
The crypto exchange giant Binance is set to launch “Binance Japan” next month by rebranding a Japanese exchange it bought late last year.
Binance snapped up shares in the Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC) trading platform in a deal finalized at the end of November 2022.
And per an official SEBC...
Japanese Store Is Banning Adults From Buying Pokémon Cards
1.5.2023
In the wake of Pokémon cards totally selling out in Japan, it appears that one trading card store in the country’s Akihabara district has adopted some drastic measures: Bar adults from buying cards so kids can enjoy the hobby.Read more
Top Indian Banker Says US Dollar Has ‘Disproportionate Power’ as Reserve Currency; Retracts ‘Biggest Financial Terrorist’ Remark
1.5.2023
Uday Kotak, the CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, a financial institution based in India, recently expressed his view on the dominance of the U.S. dollar in global financial markets. Kotak stated that the U.S. dollar has “disproportionate power” as a reserve currency, retracting his previous...
AI chatbot usage causes concern among 70% of Japanese adults
1.5.2023
A survey conducted by a local Japanese news outlet revealed that 69.4% of adults want stricter regulations for AI development and implementation
Japan’s Inflation Surges to 3.5% as New BOJ Governor Takes the Helm
29.4.2023
This week, the Statistics Bureau of Japan unveiled the latest core consumer price index (CPI) report for the country, revealing a surge to 3.5%. This figure comes as a surprise to analysts who had predicted a more modest 2.9% for the end of the quarter. It’s worth noting that Japan’s...
Today in Crypto: Binance to Begin Japan Operations, Millennials are Dominant Crypto Enthusiast Group, Canadian Police Issue Warnings After a $7.5M Scam, Hamas Stops Crypto Donations
28.4.2023
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Binance to re-enter Japan via acquired regulated exchange SEBC
28.4.2023
Although there was no official date mentioned for the launch of Binance Japan, the notice mentioned that the exchange could start after June
Binance Japan Will Start Operations After June
28.4.2023
The world's largest crypto exchange acquired Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November
No Two Pikachu Are Alike In This Awesome New Pokémon Plushie Line
27.4.2023
Normally, a new line of plushies from the already merchandised-to-death Pokémon industrial complex wouldn’t be that noteworthy. However, the Pokémon Center in Japan is selling a new line of plush toys called “My Pikachu” that do have one pretty remarkable characteristic. Unlike the vast majority...
Blockchain and crypto leaders converged at DAO Tokyo as Japan increases adoption
25.4.2023
Japan has taken strides of late to adopt and integrate decentralized technologies within both government and businesses
Japan Has Completely Run Out Of Pokémon Cards
18.4.2023
Thanks to a set of hard-to-get Pokémon cards, The Pokémon Card company has admitted that the collectibles are currently totally sold out in Japan.Read more
Crypto Lender Amber Group May Sell Japan Unit to Focus on Institutional Clients
18.4.2023
Crypto lender Amber Group is considering options for its Japan unit, including a potential sale, as part of its plan to focus more on institutional clients, managing partner Annabelle Huang told Bloomberg.
Japan is a "very high-quality market, but regulations are strict," Huang said, noting that...
Reverse Engineering the Future: Bitcoin.com Team Members Weigh In on ETHGlobal Tokyo Hackathon
18.4.2023
The ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon drew to a close on Sunday, as builders from around the world competed for $375,000 in prizes. The event was kicked off with the first-ever ETHGlobal “Pragma” summit, sponsored by Verse, among others. Engineers and representatives from Bitcoin.com also...
Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling a Digital Shekel
17.4.2023
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Ripple-based MoneyTap adopted by three Japanese banks
17.4.2023
Japanese banks like Yamaguchi, Momiji and Kitakyushu now support the MoneyTap P2P remittance service based on RippleNet
Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg
17.4.2023
Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a "high quality market ... regulations are strict."