Ramp, a Web3 payments startup that provides on-ramps and off-ramps between cryptocurrencies and fiat, has expanded its services to include 40 more global currencies. The additions come after the company raised $70 million in November with a valuation just shy of $1 billion,
Analysis-Stock sale frenzy foretells US IPO market comeback
Signage for TXO Energy Partners is seen at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate their IPO in New York City, U.S., January 27, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly ...
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma, Once Asia’s Richest Person, Is Now A Professor At University Of Tokyo
In 2020, Ant Group made an attempt to launch a $34 billion IPO, but it was pulled by the authorities days ... Jack Ma has given his first lecture as a visiting professor to the University of Tokyo. He ...
Osaka bar manager sues over false posts blaming her for comedian’s COVID death
A female bar manager in Osaka, western Japan, has filed a libel suit against people who, she says, made false posts on social media, blaming her for transmitting the coronavirus to late comedian ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to raise public bathhouse fee for 12-year-olds and older from July
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is set to raise the admission fee in the capital for public bathhouses, known as "sento," starting on July 1, due to soaring costs. ( read original story ...)
Valorant pros back s0m after NRG’s VCT Masters Tokyo elimination
Several prominent figures in the Valorant community have expressed support for s0m after NRG’s elimination from VCT Masters Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida says he will attend NATO leaders’ summit, stresses need for dialogue with China
Japan's prime minister says he plans to visit Lithuania in July to attend a NATO leaders’ summit as his country steps up cooperation with the Western organization. Fumio Kishida's announcement Wednesday ccomes amid China’s increasingly assertive military activity in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Japan Decides ‘Tourism Pollution’ Is Worth It as Money Floods In
After a pandemic timeout, the nation recommits to being top visitor destination. ( read original story ...)
Surviving the Bitcoin Halving: Strategies for Crypto Miners
Mediavilla shared her thoughts on the imminent Bitcoin "halving" - an event where the reward for mining Bitcoin blocks is halved, decreasing the profit potential for miners. This event is slated to occur next year and could significantly impact the viability of Bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin Jumps as Traditional Firms Tap Crypto
Bitcoin continues to rally, with analysts citing recent moves by traditional financial firms to tap the crypto market as a bet on the industry. BlackRock has [filed paperwork](
Crypto Sites Are Naming Fake Dispute Resolution Organizations: Canada’s Securities Regulator
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), an umbrella organization of Canada's provincial and territorial securities regulators, is warning
Tokyo Shares Rebound With Focus On Fed
Tokyo stocks shed earlier losses and ended higher Wednesday, despite fears of overheating, while investors awaited speeches by US Federal Reserve officials.
Expert panel takes aim at Japan’s prison conditions following inmate abuse
The reforms, including measures targeting the early detection of abuse, would be applied to all penal institutions in Japan if approved. ( read original story ...)
Osaka: “Everything” Went Wrong In Early Olympics Defeat
Japan's Naomi Osaka had her sights set on Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, but the four-time grand slam winner suffered a third-round defeat Naomi Osaka saw her Tokyo 2020 gold medal hopes go up in smoke ... ( read original story ...)
Mori: Tokyo Olympics In Danger Without A Vaccine
Friday was supposed to be the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics, but the coronavirus pandemic saw the Games postponed until 2021. Organising chief Yoshiro Mori was asked by national broadcaster NHK if the Olympics would be able to go ahead if things were unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Takes First Class In Tokyo
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gave his first lecture as a visiting professor at Tokyo College, which is a part of the University of Tokyo, last week, retreating further from his role as tech entrepreneur following crackdown by China. ( read original story ...)