Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, has retired from international competitions. Known to international fans as the “Ice Prince,” the 27-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Is Weaker, But Japanese Investors Still Bullish About Hawai‘i Real Estate
Tourists from Japan are coming back, with lots more expected this fall, and some will be looking to buy a piece of paradise ... ( read original story ...)
Shinto religion long entangled with Japan’s politics – and Shinzo Abe was associated with many of its groups
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s alleged shooter, Tetsuya Yamagami, told the police that he was motivated by Abe’s connections to the messianic new religious movement known as the ... ( read original story ...)
Does our solution lie in Tokyo?
The AEI Housing Center finds that contrary to recent analysis by The markup/Associated Press, HMDA data on purchase loans do not show evidence of systemic discrimination by the mortgage lending ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is making a big comeback. Will it last?
There are hopes that the worst for crypto might be over. Bitcoin has gained more than 15% in the past week, and two other top cryptos have surged even more. Solana is up more than 35% in the past ...
Crypto Companies Plummet As Bitcoin Soars (Video)
In today’s episode we continue to see the lasting impacts of the crypto winter with Coinbase pausing its affiliate marketing to Gemini continuing job cuts.
Crypto Layoffs: Latest Reports From Gemini, BlockFi
The crypto winter continues to take its toll on some of the best known crypto companies. Here’s the latest names from BlockFi and Gemini.
Crypto developers descend on Paris to party underground at the Catacombs as turmoil grips the industry
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Early Thaw? Bitcoin Mounts Surprise Rally As Fears Of Crypto Winter Fade
Factor in the collapse of several disreputable cryptocurrency protocols and platforms – notably the algorithmic stablecoin UST and the centralized-finance lender Celsius – and it’s easy to see why ...
Crypto Miners Moved $300 Million Bitcoin From Wallets
Cryptocurrency miners have moved bitcoin out of their wallets, as much as 14,000 bitcoin that were valued at $300 million within a 24-hour period. Miners exited their bitcoin positions as the value of ...
JAL to reassign 3,000 workers, expecting long business travel slump
Japan Airlines plans to transfer about 3,000 workers from its core business to its budget carriers and nonaviation units, Nikkei has learned, as forecasts show business travel struggling to return to ... ( read original story ...)
Iron kettles have been made in Japan for centuries. Here’s why they can cost over $300.
A Japanese iron kettle costs over $300. Compared to a $20 mass produced kettle. So how are these kettles made and why are they so expensive? ( read original story ...)
Japanese Company Creates ‘Nap Boxes’ So Employees Can Doze Off While Working
How many times have we wondered if there was a way to take a nap during office hours? It seems like a firm in Japan has heard the plea of its em ... ( read original story ...)
Bankman-Fried Says Crypto Winter Shifts Investor Focus to Profit
Fried, the crypto billionaire who tried to bail out ailing firms during the industry’s implosion, said the turmoil has prompted investors to link valuations to profitability rather than just revenue.
Crypto developers descend on Paris to talk code and party 65 feet underground in the Catacombs
Welcome to the Ethereum Community Conference, an annual event that draws the world's top developers and cryptographers to the City of Light.
Crypto Weekly: Celsius goes cold
STORY: This is Crypto Weekly, with your top stories on alternative currencies.Celsius Network is the latest crypto lender to file for bankruptcy protection, admitting to a near-$1.2 billion hole in ...