Todd Morley, the co-founder and former executive at investment giant Guggenheim Partners who's become a crypto and blockchain investor and entrepreneur, has said he thinks ethereum has "much higher ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls on profit-taking selloff
Market trading volume was lower from Friday as many investors opted for a wait-and-see attitude due to Memorial Day market closure in the United States and on caution ahead of major global economic ... ( read original story ...)
Cinemas In Tokyo & Osaka To Resume Operations June 1; Universal Studios Japan Also Reopening
Cinemas in Tokyo and Osaka will be allowed to reopen from June 1, as local authorities ease restrictions on large-scale facilities. The central government of Japan is extending a state of emergency, ... ( read original story ...)
Kavalan Claims ‘Best of the Best’ Single Malt in Tokyo
Kavalan has been named the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition's (TWSC) 2021 "Best of the Best" single malt. Kavalan took out four of the contest's top 5 single malts, ranking 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Firm Coincheck Plans to Conduct Japan’s First IEO
Coincheck, a cryptocurrency services provider, announced that it is planning to conduct an initial exchange offering (IEO) of Hashpalette this summer. ( read original story ...)
Airdo, Solaseed Air to launch joint holding firm in October 2022
The two companies will realign their operations as they are facing an earnings slump due to the fallout from the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency
Nitrates are critical for the growth of plants, so plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to ensure sufficient nitrate uptake from their environments. In a new study published in the journal ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined, threatened with suspension for media boycott
Osaka had previously announced she would not participate in media appearances at the tournament, citing a need to protect her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of expulsion
NAOMI Osaka (JPN) celebrates matchpoint during her match against Patricia Maria Țig (ROU) at Roland Garros Stadium. — REUTERSPARIS — Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organizers for skipping ... ( read original story ...)
Large-scale vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka now offer 15,000 shots daily
The two state-run mass inoculation centers reached their targets just one week after their opening, boosting Japan's COVID-19 vaccination drive. ( read original story ...)
The Japan National Tourism Organization’s New Insider Guide to Japan Features Hidden Attractions, Cool Sights and As-Yet-Unknown Things to Do
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists. These seve ... ( read original story ...)
There are more than 8 million empty homes in rural Japan, and local governments are selling them for as little as $500 in a bid to lure in residents
In Japan, local authorities are giving away renovation subsidies to incentivize people to move into the country's rural areas. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs to double property investments in Japan – source
Goldman Sachs Group will double its annual property investments in Japan to about 250 billion yen (US$2.3 billion) as the U.S. investment bank ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Shakeout Stirs Debate on Ether’s Shot at Usurping Bitcoin
The relative resilience of Ether in May’s cryptocurrency rout has put the spotlight back on the idea that the second-largest digital token could one day overtake Bitcoin by market value. ( read original story ...)
What Changed in Crypto Markets While You Were Sleeping — May 31
BeInCrypto presents our daily morning roundup of crypto news and market changes that you might have missed while you were asleep. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price – live: Crypto crash continues amid bank crackdown
The price of bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies continue to slide at the start of the week, amid news that certain British banks are cracking down on crypto exchanges. Ethereum (ether), ... ( read original story ...)