The Japanese yen weakened to a near 38-year low late Wednesday, dropping to 160.82 against the U.S. dollar, according to FactSet data. Japan's year-on-year retail sales growth for May came in at 3%, ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka Marks an Embarrassing Return to SW19 as 4-Year Hiatus Comes With Hilarious Consequences
Naomi Osaka is finally back at Wimbledon! After four years of remaining absent from the event, the former World No. 1 is soon going to make her mark on the grass courts of Wimbledon (starting on July ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto scam victims are being scammed double by fake law firms, FBI warns
Crypto scam victims are being pegged as easy marks by fraudsters who are targeting these individuals – after they've already been scammed.According to a new warning by the FBI, there's a new, growing trend of scammers masquerading as law firms and targeting those who have already been victims of cryptocurrency scams.
Crypto industry awaits Indian Budget 2024 with renewed hope for tax relief
Indian crypto industry is once again hoping for tax reforms in the Union Budget 2024-25. CoinSwitch co-founder Ashish Singhal urges the government to reconsider the TDS and 30% tax regime. India could include crypto to reach its $5T economy target.
Yen plunges to 38-year low vs dollar as markets brace for Japan intervention
Analysts said traders are testing the resolve of Japan's Ministry of Finance, which spent $62 billion in late April and early May to support the currency when it fell past 160. "Interventions tend to ...
Crypto industry super PAC is 33-2 in primaries, with $100 million for House, Senate races
A super PAC bankrolled by a small group of crypto companies has backed the winning candidate in 33 of the 35 House and Senate primary races it entered. Fairshake PAC kicks off the general election ...
Foreigners find Japan’s empty homes not empty of value
There are more than 9 million vacant homes, known as akiyas, across Japan. British expats are buying them for low prices and renovating them. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Giants Notch Wins in Expensive Quest to Sway U.S. Politics – Without Mentioning Crypto
The crypto industry has been deploying a $169 million fund that's so far supported more than 20 congressional primary wins in the 2024 elections – including helping knock off an incumbent congressman ...
Japan chipmaker Kioxia set to submit preliminary listing application, sources report
Kioxia, a chipmaker backed by Bain Capital, is gearing up to submit a preliminary application to list shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the coming days, according to two people familiar with the ...
Mexico plant to help Yokohama thrive in North America
YRC's new plant in Mexico, where the tire maker recently broke ground, will provide additional capacity for an area hungry for it. ( read original story ...)
“Can’t believe I’m here” – Naomi Osaka left ‘starry-eyed’ after emotional return to Wimbledon 5 years after her last appearance
Naomi Osaka is finally returning to Wimbledon after a 5-year hiatus. She last played at SW19 in 2019, losing to Yulia Putintseva in the first round. Osaka made her comeback after maternity leave at ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin nears $62,000 amid Mt. Gox customer repayments
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hovers below $62,000 Wednesday morning as the cryptocurrency has run up by nearly 40% in 2024 year-to-date. Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Jared Blikre explains how ...
Japan authorities on high alert against rapid yen decline, says top currency diplomat
"It is generally accepted that the current weakness in the yen is not necessarily justified, therefore believed to be driven by speculators," Kanda, vice finance minister for ... in mind on when to ...
B.League: Ray Parks embarks on a ‘new chapter’ with Osaka Evessa
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. has joined Osaka Evessa during the Japan B.League offseason frenzy. Evessa revealed on Wednesday that Parks Jr. signed with Evessa weeks after the Filipino import left his previous ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Media Company Received A Major Investment From An Athletes-Led Fund
Naomi Osaka's media company, Hana Kuma, is growing. The tennis star's co-founded production firm reportedly received an investment from The Players Fund, a UK based VC that gives investments in ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin heads towards Japan? Assessing if THIS move will finally help BTC
Despite a recent downturn in Bitcoin's [BTC] price, affecting the broader cryptocurrency market, Japanese firm Metaplanet is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy. At press time, BTC was trading at ...