Crypto billionaires and their allies have amassed a $160 million war chest to protect their fortunes by bolstering US candidates who favor light-touch regulation of the embattled industry.
Andreescu’s honesty on her win against Osaka: “It was just my day”
The Canadian defeated Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals in 's-Hertogenbosch ( read original story ...)
Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Can Kill in Two Days Spreads in Japan
A disease caused by a rare “flesh-eating bacteria” that can kill people within 48 hours is spreading in Japan after the country relaxed Covid-era restrictions. ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound Hyundai India and its rivals in the world’s third-biggest car market
Hyundai Motor India sought regulatory approval on Saturday to list on the Mumbai stock market in what could be the biggest IPO in the South Asian nation.
Crypto social media platform Farcaster has about 50,000 daily users. So why is it valued at $1 billion?
Farcaster is not the first web3 social startup, and will by no means be the last. So why are investors bullish about this one in particular?
Total crypto users likely to reach 1 billion by 2030: BCG Report
On July 22, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm, released a report stating that crypto adoption is likely to accelerate further, with the number of crypto users reaching one billion by 2030. Both retail and institutional ...
Japan’s Sakana AI by Google alums to become unicorn in under a year
TOKYO -- Sakana AI, a startup cofounded by former Google researchers, is planning a funding round as early as this month that would value it at over $1 billion, Nikkei has learned, achieving the ...
Newly-Built Tokyo Apartments to Be Torn Down for Blocking Views of Mt. Fuji
A newly constructed residential building in suburban Tokyo will be pulled down after incensed locals complained the structure blocked their Mt. Fuji views. ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori’s risqué Tokyo outfit sparks Japanese outrage, while Kanye West flies economy after losing…
Kanye West's wife, Bianca Cesnori, caused stir in Tokyo by wearing revealing outfit in public. Critics label it as 'public indecency' that could lead to a fine. ( read original story ...)
Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Rolls Out Support for New Native Token of Pirate-Themed RPG Built on Ethereum
Coinbase has launched support for the newly issued native token of a pirate-themed, role-playing game built on the blockchain.
How Donald Trump became the crypto candidate in the 2024 election
Trump reportedly owning a crypto wallet that holds a broad portfolio of coins that analysts say is worth $14.7 million.
Bianca Beats Osaka, Bronny Works Out, and AI Against Abuse: Sports Night Sizzle
In recent sports news, Bianca Andreescu defeated Naomi Osaka in the Libema Open quarterfinals. Jeff Van Gundy may join the Celtics or Clippers as an assistant coach. Bronny James worked out with the Lakers, ( read original story ...)
Jordan Bentley’s Hypland: A new streetwear haven in LA’s Little Tokyo
Emerging from the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, Jordan Bentley, the founder and designer of Hypland, has opened the doors to his first boutique in the ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Kiefer Ravena signs with Yokohama B-Corsairs
The Yokohama B-Corsairs will continue to have Filipino blood injected into its lineup in the upcoming 2024-25 Japan B.League season. But no, it’s not in the form of Kai Sotto. This time, it will be ... ( read original story ...)
The American Who Built a Supersized Japanese Aerie From Abandoned Parts
The property, covering just over an acre in this seaside town ... “I fell in love with the temples and the houses and the gardening from the day I arrived,” he said. “In Osaka, we visited old country ... ( read original story ...)
Greed, Lies and FTX: Is Crypto a Force for Good or Evil?
From our side, at The Giving Block we’re going well beyond that, starting “The Crypto is Good Project,” which will focus on compiling data, profiles and reports on the ways in which crypto is a force ...