The White House said Wednesday it “opposes” the legislation, but stopped short of saying President Joe Biden would veto the bill.
As crypto cash floods Washington, Congress eyes gentler regulations
Even as they have come under withering scrutiny, these and other major crypto firms have fought not only to rebuff the charges but to remake the laws entirely, mounting an expensive lobbying effort that has left no part of Washington untouched. On Capitol ...
G7 finance chiefs express concerns about China’s industrial overcapacity
The finance chiefs and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries have expressed concerns about China's industrial overcapacity.
Vietnam’s star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai set to join Japanese club
Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is likely to sign a contract to join a team in Japan's J1 League. ( read original story ...)
Did Tokyo secretly allow US warships carrying nuclear weapons to dock at Japan’s ports during Cold War?
The agreement contradicts Japan's three non-nuclear principles in 1967 of never possessing, producing, or permitting atomic weapons on its territory Tokyo policymakers could have been driven by ... ( read original story ...)
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Saturday (May 25), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 32.1 kilometers (about 52 miles). ( read original story ...)
‘A Slow And Painful Death’—Donald Trump Accuses Joe Biden Of Trying To Kill Bitcoin And Crypto
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president who's on course for a showdown with his 2020 rival president Joe Biden this year, has warned Biden is trying to kill the U.S. crypto industry.
Angry Kewell vows Yokohama will learn from AFC final drubbing
Marinos coach Harry Kewell vowed his side would bounce back from Saturday's thumping defeat in the AFC Champions League final and use the experience "as fuel" for the future.The Japanese side held a 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’
On the first day of 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 57 people and destroying thousands of homes. This is not the first time the East Asian nation has weathered such ... ( read original story ...)
Shrine honors cats at a Japanese island where they outnumber humans
On a small island off Japan's northeastern coast, visitors make offerings at a shrine for unlikely local guardians: cats. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hopes dedication to clay pays off at Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis' slowest surface since returning from a 15-month maternity break. ( read original story ...)
Trump Posts ‘Our Country Must be the Leader in the (Crypto) Field’ Prior to Speech Before Libertarians
Donald J. Trump tightened his recent embrace of crypto today, posting on social media 'I am very positive and open minded to cryptocurrency
Japan is changing its yen bills soon, so beware of scam artists, government warns
There’s a big release date coming up in Japan on July 3. It’s not a new video game, anime series, or Japanese Frappuccino, though. It’s the day Japan’s new yen bills go into circulation. The first ...
Sapporo-Stone Brewing leads to expansion in Escondido
Stone Brewing was already one of the most popular brewers in the U.S. Now, Sapporo-Stone Brewing stands to take the Escondido-based brewer to new heights. ( read original story ...)
Crespo’s Al Ain beat Yokohama 5-1 to win Asian Champions League
Hernan Crespo's Al Ain steamrollered 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos 5-1 in the Asian Champions League final return leg to lift the trophy for the second time in their history on Saturday.Al Ain, the ... ( read original story ...)
The Dangerous Reason Tourists Should Steer Clear Of This Go-Kart Attraction In Tokyo
While it may look like a fun, quirky adventure to have on the streets of Tokyo, this go-kart experience can be dangerous and is best to avoid. ( read original story ...)