Kraken is in talks to raise new funding in a move that would more than double the cryptocurrency exchange’s valuation to about $10 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average falls 2.05 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average falls 2.05 percent to 29,550.49 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 1.60 percent to 1,895.47. nAZN00XDZ5 TOKYO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Factory Output Rebounds Despite State of Emergency
Japanese factories increased output in January for the first time in three months, signaling the country’s economic recovery is continuing despite a renewed state of emergency to contain the ... ( read original story ...)
Brazilians are more open to banking innovation, study finds
Consumers in the Latin American country are pioneers in the adoption of new technologies in the financial segment, according to Accenture ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Debuts Anime-Inspired Bright Pink Hair
Naomi Osaka is experimenting with the colorful hair trend! On Thursday, the tennis pro, 23, debuted a new magenta shade in an Instagram post that included a reference to a pink-haired Anime character ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Has Bright Pink Hair
If you're Naomi Osaka, you cap off that victory with a bright-pink dye job. In her latest Instagram post, the newly minted champ showed off new pink hair — and added graphic, matching eyeliner to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes dramatic change after Australian Open win: ‘I’m living for this!’
Naomi Osaka is giving anime vibes with her latest look. On Thursday, the 23-year-old tennis prodigy debuted her new pink hair in a stunning selfie shared to Instagram. She paired her bright locks with ... ( read original story ...)
Serena, Federer, Djokovic, Osaka headline Miami Open field
Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal are among a host of stars at this year's Miami Open tennis tournament. ( read original story ...)
Teenage ballgirl at the Australian Open becomes an overnight sensation thanks to a single tweet from women’s champion Naomi Osaka
Australian Open winner shared a tweet of the ballgirl kneeling behind and smiling up at her following the incredible win against Jennifer Brady of the US. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, fresh off Australian Open win, shows off pink hair
Naomi Osaka is celebrating her recent Australian Open win in a pretty colorful way. On Thursday, the tennis star debuted a brand-new bubble gum pink hue, and the color looks so happy and cheerful. In ... ( read original story ...)
Flink: “Naomi Osaka can win 12 Grand Slams”
Naomi has just won her fourth Grand Slam, winning for the second time in her career on the Mlebourne Park hard-courts (she also won twice at the US Open). Flink said: "Naomi is emerging as the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s New Hairstyle Is Anime-Inspired
When it comes to watching Naomi Osaka play tennis, multiple things come to mind, from her remarkable and sheer talent to the way her vibrant tight curls bounce as she strives for national titles. Well ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Pink Hair Is The Brightest Thing We’ve Seen All Week
We rarely see tennis champion Naomi Osaka without her natural curls, but when we do — we’re in for a real treat. Take, for instance, the time she made a gorgeous political statement with her box ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s January factory output rises for first time in three months
Japan's industrial output rose for the first time in three months in January thanks to a pickup in global demand, in a welcome sign for an economy struggling to shake off the drag of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Colours of Japan to bloom in Britain’s grey towns
Circles of blossoming trees will be planted in towns and cities across the country under plans to create an equivalent of Japan’s hanami: enjoying the transient beauty of flowers.The first three ... ( read original story ...)
Report: PlayStation May Be Phasing Out Sony Japan Studio, Developer Behind Ape Escape, Gravity Rush, Knack
One of PlayStation's oldest first-party studios may be getting phased out. Japan Studio, developers behind series like Gravity Rush, Ape Escape, and Knack, is reportedly seeing severe staff reductions ... ( read original story ...)