“The Clarity Act would be a massive trigger for the markets,” venture capitalist Michaël van de Poppe posted to X, pointing to the growth of stablecoins following passage of the Genius Act last year.
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Japan finance minister vows ‘wise spending’ for robust economic growth
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama pledged Friday to carry out "wise spending" to achieve a robust economy, stressing efforts to review special tax measures and subsidies as ...
Scientists discover ‘bacterial constipation,’ a new disease caused by gut-drying bacteria
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ... ( read original story ...)
Ethiopian rising Stars Aynalem Desta Shines at Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
Ethiopian athlete Aynalem Desta, a vibrant talent in the long-distance running scene, is set to make waves at the upcoming Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026, one ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese official says US tariff ruling ‘won’t affect’ agreed projects
TOKYO -- A senior Japanese government official told Nikkei that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to invalidate President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs would not affect Japan's first round of ...
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
By Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing Chinese "coercion" in her first post-election speech to parliament on Friday, pledging ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday as heightened US-Iran tensions and a sell-off in US private-equity shares dented sentiment. The Nikkei dipped 1.1 percent to close at 56,825.70, ...
Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes
It's a staggering amount and I was speechless," Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told reporters Thursday. “Tackling aging water pipes requires a huge investment, and I cannot thank enough for the donation.” ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery Benefactor Sends $3.6M In Gold To Osaka, Japan, To Upgrade Aging Water Pipes
Osaka, Japan, receives 21kg of gold from anonymous donor to fix ageing water pipes and infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
Osaka stunned by anonymous gift of $3.6m in gold to fix ageing water pipes
Concern over safety of Japanese city’s waterworks grew after sinkhole swallowed truck and killed driver last year ... ( read original story ...)
Anonymous person donates $3.6 million in gold blocks to fix clogged drains and water system in Japan’s Osaka
An anonymous person donates 21 kilograms of gold bullion worth $3.6 million to Osaka, Japan, for water and drainage infrastructure repairs amidst increasing failures in the city's aging underground ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto Trading Apps 2026: Top Platforms & Wallets
Discover the best crypto apps for trading in 2026. Compare fees, security, coins, and DeFi features to find the right mix of exchanges and non-custodial wallets like Best Wallet for your strategy.
Fierce Pharma Asia—Gilead’s synthetic lethality deal; A Tokyo biotech IPO; Novo’s Ozempic China sales dip
Gilead has penned a potential $1.5 billion synthetic lethality deal with a Chinese biotech. A cell therapy company could end a one-year-plus biotech IPO drought in Tokyo. | Gilead penned a potential ...
How to find upcoming crypto presales: 2026 guide
Discover the best ways to find upcoming crypto presales. Learn where to spot new tokens early, how to evaluate presales, and what platforms to trust in 2026.
Pardoned Binance Founder Hobnobs With Trump Sons and Administration Officials at Mar-a-Lago Crypto Fest
Changpeng Zhao made his first return to the U.S. since his release from federal prison in 2024.