Japan posted a current account deficit of 64.1 billion yen in October, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. That was well shy ...
Japan upgrades Q3 GDP as global recession, COVID risks linger
Japan's economy shrank less than initially estimated in the third quarter, bolstering the view that the world's number-three economy is slowly recovering from COVID-19 doldrums even as its major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Third-Quarter GDP Contracted at Slower Pace
Japan’s economy contracted at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the third quarter, revised government data showed. ( read original story ...)
These Are Not the Most Expensive Cities…Unless You Are an Expat
Lists of the world’s priciest urban centers assume you’re a tennis-playing, vermouth-drinking expat paid in dollars with a maid and a car. ( read original story ...)
Federal judge dismisses crypto scam lawsuit against Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The dismissal comes after Kim Kardashian paid over $1 million in October to settle with the SEC over her promotion of EthereumMax.
Celsius Judge Orders Return of User Crypto Worth $50 Million
US Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn ordered Celsius Network LLC to return cryptocurrency that never touched the lender’s interest-bearing accounts to its customers.
IPO Update: SYLA Technologies Readies Plan For $15 Million IPO
SYLA Technologies has filed proposed terms for a $15 million U.S. IPO. The firm operates online platforms enabling investment in Japanese real estate properties. I've grown leery of low-float, sub-$10 ...
Tokyo Researchers Discover New Mechanism To Stabilize Lithium Batteries
Tokyo researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize lithium metal electrodes and electrolytes in lithium batteries ...
Japan “surprised” by the delay in the IOC decision regarding the 2023 games
The Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) expressed this Wednesday that it was surprised by the IOC’s decision to postpone the choice of the location for the 2030 Winter ... ( read original story ...)
40-year-old man strangled to death of female roommate after being caught in a two-timing relationship… “Incredible words and actions” after the crime
A man who murdered a woman he had lived with for two years has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. He had been two-timing her and lost his temper when he was seen on line with another woman. The man ... ( read original story ...)
Using human iPS cells, scientists identify the genetic variant causing ALS in some patients
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have identified a novel genetic variant found in some patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Employing human-induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, ... ( read original story ...)
Day of infamy: Pearl Harbor bombed by Japan 81 years ago today
The undeniable beauty of the Hawaiian islands was as tranquil and picturesque as anyone could imagine, and Pearl Harbor — near Honolulu and the home of the U.S. Naval Pacific Fleet — was no exception. ( read original story ...)
Why Decentralized Crypto Platforms Are Weathering the Crash
In the past year, crypto markets dropped from $2.9 trillion in value to around $800 billion. In the wake of the collapse, crypto lenders and exchanges have been accused of fraud and other wrongdoing.
Crypto winners and losers from the FTX fallout, according to Bernstein
Bernstein has sifted through the various sectors of the crypto industry and identified winners and losers for 2022.
Crypto Mining Ban Makes New York Potential Model For Other States
New York’s two-year ban on new proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining is likely to have only a small direct effect on the power-hungry industry–which is shrinking anyway–but the Empire State’s influence ...
‘Surprise’ $100 Billion 2023 Bitcoin Price Prediction Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market
Now, after BlackRock's chief executive revealed "the next generation for markets," analysts at banking giant Standard Chartered have warned the bitcoin price could fall as low as $5,000 in 2023— a ...