A research team from NIMS and Nagoya University has demonstrated that an iron-based amorphous alloy, widely used as a soft magnetic material in transformers and motors, can be transformed into a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto group with 440,000 members launches PAC to target House, Senate elections
A cryptocurrency nonprofit has launched a new political action committee (PAC) to raise money from its 440,000 members for crypto-friendly politicians, and is endorsing a bipartisan slate of ...
Crypto’s $15 Billion EigenLayer Project Snubs US, China in Divisive Token Launch
The EigenLayer crypto project is set to hand out a new token that’s become the most hyped digital-asset launch of the year, as well as one of the most controversial because of exclusions imposed on ...
Trading on Crypto Exchanges Fell for First Time in Seven Months
Trading volume on major crypto exchanges fell in April for the time in seven months while market bellwether Bitcoin retreated from a record high. Spot trading volume on so-called centralized exchanges ...
Trump Gains Crypto Investors Support At Mar-a-Lago: ‘If You Like Crypto, You Better Vote for Trump’
On March 8, former President Donald Trump hosted a group of supporters at Mar-a-Lago. The event was for those who bought more than 47 of the Trump Digital Trading Cards "Mugshot Edition" NFTs, which ...
Lucky Crypto Trader Sees Ethereum Memecoin Investment Surge in Value by a Staggering 86,000%: On-Chain Data
New on-chain data reveals that one lucky trader is seeing a more than 86,000% gain on his Ethereum (ETH)-based memecoin investment.
Crypto Whale Who Called 2022 Market Crash Believes This Under $0.01 Polygon Rival Will Soar to $1 in 2024, Could He Be Right Again?
In June 2022, the cryptocurrency market experienced a seismic shift as Bitcoin plummeted below $20,000 for the first time since 2020.
Experts Believe You Can Secure Your Financial Future With These Crypto Picks
The allure of cryptocurrencies as a means to secure one's financial future has grown exponentially. As such, certain crypto assets have emerged as promising ...
Naomi Osaka apologised to practice partner after being ‘smacked’ behind closed doors
Naomi Osaka has revealed that an ‘embarrassing’ practice session in Madrid against Daria Kasatkina left her apologising to the world No. 11. The four-time Grand Slam champion faces Kasatkina again ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stock Market Is Booming. It Isn’t All About the Weak Yen.
Is a weak currency good for Japan’s stock market? It is complicated.A lower yen is traditionally seen as positive for Japanese stocks as it should make its exports more competitive. And this is certainly still true to some extent. ( read original story ...)
No love or sex? What are Japan’s ‘friendship marriages’ all about?
With more and more young Japanese youngsters ditching traditional marriage, a new relationship trend has emerged – ‘friendship marriage’. Couples are legal spouses but are not involved romantically or sexually. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Plans Record R&D Outlay Spurred by AI Chip Demand
(Bloomberg) -- Tokyo Electron Ltd. is planning record research and development outlays this fiscal year and gave an upbeat revenue forecast on a surging demand for AI-enabling infrastructure. Most ... ( read original story ...)
New Exhibition In Tokyo Celebrates 50 Years Of Diecast Robot Toys
I cover gaming in Japan as well as the pop-culture here. Starting today the Chogokin 50th Anniversary Exhibition in Akihabara, Tokyo celebrates the enduring popularity of diecast robot toys. Hosted at ... ( read original story ...)
Tozai Line in Tokyo to be partially suspended on weekend
Tokyo Metro says it will partially suspend service on the Tozai Line in Tokyo this weekend. It is asking passengers to take alternative routes. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company Metaplanet acquires an additional 19.87 BTC Worth 200 Million Yen
The Japanese company Metaplanet made headlines after acquiring close to 20 BTC in what looked like Microstrategy’s approach to accumulating Bitcoin.
Japan’s SBI holdings is now an XRP ledger validator
SBI VC Trade has committed to blockchain education, preparing to equip the Japanese XRP community with resources to understand XRPL amendments.