In an effort to become a haven for crypto mining, Texas has aggressively lured miners with cheap power and favorable regulations, prompting many to take out billions in loans to buy pricey machines and build out infrastructure.
Crypto Pressure Ratchets Up as FTC Probes Several Firms Over Ads
The US Federal Trade Commission is probing several crypto firms over allegations their advertisements were deceptive or misleading, the agency said Monday.
Salt Lake City, Sapporo and Vancouver all expected to be discussed
International Olympic Committee leaders will hear a report about the cities bidding to host the 2030 Winter Games — Salt Lake City, Sapporo and Vancouver — but a decision on which should advance to ... ( read original story ...)
PHL’s first and biggest tourism sales mission after pandemic opens in OSAKA
The Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board open the first and the biggest Philippine Business Mission in Osaka after more than two years under the Covid-19 Pandemic. This year’s Philip ... ( read original story ...)
From urban jungles to Zen temples: A traveler’s guide to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji
This is where you’ll find Osaka, Kyoto, and Himeji. If you want to see castles and temples, eat delicious food, and immerse yourself in the country’s culture, this is the place to be. It’s easy to ... ( read original story ...)
Stack partners with ESR for 72MW data center campus in Osaka, Japan
Stack Infrastructure is partnering with ESR Group are partnering to develop a new data center campus in Osaka, Japan. The companies this week announced a joint venture to jointly develop and deliver ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro tests hands-free contactless payments for wheelchair users
Passengers who use a wheelchair travelling on services operated by Osaka Metro in Japan are the first to trial a biometric contactless fare payment system that enables them to pay by passing through a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct real wages post biggest fall in 7 years with hot inflation
Japan's real wage posted its biggest fall in more than seven years in October on relentless consumer inflation even though nominal pay grew for a tenth month, official data showed on Tuesday. Falling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wins plaudits for World Cup shocks and fans cleaning up in stadiums
Japan bids the World Cup farewell after its World Cup last-16 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia on Monday, but the team and its fans left lasting memories that won the Asian nation plenty of plaudits ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct household spending rises for 5th straight month
By Kaori Kaneko and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending rose for a fifth straight month in October from a year earlier, data showed on Tuesday, as easing coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Distraught Japan will bounce back better, says coach Moriyasu
Japan's players were devastated after Monday's agonising defeat on penalties by Croatia in the World Cup last 16 but coach Hajime Moriyasu opted to look towards a brighter future for his team in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan national team loses again in round of 16 at World Cup
After making it back to the round of 16, Japan is headed back to the drawing board. The Japanese reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the fourth time, and then lost for the fourth time. ( read original story ...)
Japan vs Croatia player ratings: Junya Ito and Yuto Nagatomo Ito shine before shootout defeat
A spirited and dynamic Japanese performance gave way to disappointing efforts in the shootout as they exited in the last 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan depart with big wins but quarter-final dream unfulfilled
Japan will have much to remember from the World Cup, not least stunning upsets of Germany and Spain in the group stage, but ultimately they fell short of their cherished goal of making the ... ( read original story ...)
Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)
World Cup 2022: Croatia ends Japan’s pursuit of quarterfinal match with shootout victory
Croatia defeated Japan, 3-1, in a shootout to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals where they will take on tournament favorite Brazil. ( read original story ...)