Security is the biggest benefit of blockchain for crypto and it's constantly improving, but how will slow government adoption overall affect cryptocurrency? "When it comes to cryptocurrencies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance industry awaits a clearer picture of the digital yen in 2022
Japan will have more clarity on the design of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) no earlier than late 2022, according to a ruling party official. Hideki Murai, head of the ruling Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect on Day 3 in Nagoya
The convincing win at Dolphins Arena is another positive step for yokozuna Hakuho, who will decide whether to continue his storied career based on his performance at the meet. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she is not “shy” about tennis as she is better at the sport than “99% of the population”
Naomi Osaka recently revealed she has been suffering from depression since 2018 and dealing with social anxiety that heightened during media interactions. The four-time Grand Slam champion caused a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Olympic organisers tell public to stay away from marathon and race walk events
Olympic organisers ask public not to line the route of marathon and race walk event at the Tokyo Games because of Covid infection fears. ( read original story ...)
Police in Japan search for missing British woman Alice Hodgkinson
Tokyo school where she was last seen on 1 July ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 ask fans to stay away from marathons and race walking in Sapporo
Tokyo 2020 has asked fans to stay away from the course when the Olympic marathons and race walking are held in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Any China Invasion of Taiwan Could Spark Japan-U.S. Joint Defense: Deputy PM
During a speech in Tokyo on Monday, Taro Aso suggested that an invasion of Taiwan by China would be an "existential threat" to Japan and its outlying islands. ( read original story ...)
Japan government expects economy to return to pre-COVID levels by year-end
Japan's economy is set to recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year, helped by solid exports as well as consumer spending supported by progress in vaccinations, the government said in ... ( read original story ...)
Premier says ‘it would be a disaster’ if she didn’t fly to Tokyo for crucial Olympic talks
Thousands of people have signed an online petition to stop Annastacia Palaszczuk from travelling to the Tokyo Olympics while many Australians are still stranded overseas. The Queensland Premier, who ... ( read original story ...)
10 things in tech: Amazon’s new era, Branson in space, Crypto startups
Good morning and welcome to 10 Things in Tech. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Let's get to it. 1. Andy Jassy has started as Amazon's new CEO, replacing Jeff Bezos. His first 100 days will ... ( read original story ...)
Clean Science and Technology IPO opens on Wednesday: Everything you need to know
The IPO is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) by its existing promoters and other shareholders. It does not involve any fresh issue. Those offering shares in the OFS include Ashok Ramnarayan Boob, ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends marginally higher; Japan shares rise as SoftBank, Uniqlo owner rebound
The Nikkei share average closed 0.16 per cent higher at 28,643.21, giving up earlier gains of 0.5 per cent. The broader Topix gained 0.28 per cent at 1,954.50. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.16%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.16%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains as SoftBank, Uniqlo owner rebound
Japan's Nikkei ended modestly higher on Tuesday as shares of SoftBank Group and Fast Retailing rebounded, although worries over a potential spike in coronavirus infections during the Olympics limited ... ( read original story ...)
Fullerton deal would be a landmark for SMBC – and Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is to buy a 74.9% stake in the Indian credit firm Fullerton India Credit, a holding of the Temasek sovereign wealth vehicle in Singapore, for about ¥220 billion ($2 ... ( read original story ...)