Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Wednesday emphasized that cryptocurrency is already a bipartisan issue in the U.S., but stressed that more needs to be done to solidify this status.
Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen to halt Fri. as typhoon nears eastern Japan
Typhoon Ampil is forecast to approach eastern Japan, including Tokyo, ahead of the weekend, the weather agency said Wednesday, with s ... ( read original story ...)
I don’t feel like I’m in my body – Osaka
Former world number one Naomi Osaka says she does not "feel like I'm in my body" following her return to tennis after a maternity break. ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics vs Tokyo 2020: Viktor Axelsen sparks debate over medal quality with viral video – Watch
Danish badminton player Viktor Axelsen shared a video depicting the difference between the quality of medal he won at the Tokyo Olympics and the just-concluded Paris Olympic Games. Axelson won gold in the men's singles in both Tokyo and Paris. In the Paris ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida announces he will not run in September, paving the way for a new prime minister
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Nagoya Shinkansen bullet train services to be canceled all day Friday
The operator of Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train says it will cancel all Tokaido Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Nagoya on Friday due to a severe tropical storm. Central Japan Railway ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Says She Feels Disconnected from Her Body on the Court, One Year After Welcoming Her Child
The tennis racket should feel like an extension of my hand,” she says in a candid post. “This should be as simple as breathing to me but it’s not.” ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Ampil seen to approach Tokyo, flights cancelled
TOKYO – Severe tropical storm Ampil is expected to intensify into a typhoon as it nears eastern Japan on Aug 16, forcing cancellations of public transit services during the country’s holiday travel ... ( read original story ...)
Ong Beng Seng’s Hotel Properties trims H1 loss to $4.9 million
SINGAPORE - Hotel Properties (HPL), the real estate player owned by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, on Aug 13 reported a net loss of $4.9 million for the half year ended June 30, narrowing from a loss of $17.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Growing number of Chinese now call Japan home
Chin JouSen's real estate agency, Yuzawa, focuses on the Chinese market. He said that when looking at buying property in Japan, China's wealthy mainly focus on preserving the value of their investment ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is a ‘Purple Issue’: Circle’s Jeremy Allaire
Allaire says he's seen bipartisan work being done on crypto, but the industry is looking for more Allaire views former President Trump's stance on crypto with caution, but says the GOP candidate's ...
Bitcoin surges to $60,000 as political uncertainty grips crypto markets
The price of bitcoin climbed to $60,000 on Tuesday morning, representing a spike of 2.75%. In contrast to this, the price of ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, dropped to around ...
Crypto.com secures groundbreaking partnership with UEFA Champions League
Crypto.com has become the first digital asset platform to secure an exclusive multi-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League.
Paralympics-Italy’s Barlaam looking to have fun in Paris after Tokyo blues
Italy's Simone Barlaam did not enjoy the COVID-delayed Tokyo Paralympics but is looking to have fun at this year's Games in Paris and improve on an already impressive record.Barlaam, 24, is one of the world's top para swimming athletes and competes in the 100 metres backstroke, ( read original story ...)
Kishida Fumio, Japan’s prime minister, stands down
Though hardly Mr Kishida’s doing, on his watch Japan shook off deflation and saw stockmarkets boom (and in recent weeks bust); his pick to head the central bank, Ueda Kazuo, has overseen an exit from unconventional monetary policy. Yet Mr Kishida’s attempts to define an agenda of his own, such as his call for a ...
Japan gets first ever ‘megaquake’ advisory
TOKYO, Japan — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu. The magnitude 7.1 quake ... ( read original story ...)