When BTC ETF Options go live they will represent the first regulated leverage tool for one of the world’s most decentralized and supply-constrained commodities.
Crypto’s ‘savagery’ sunk Calif. progressive’s Senate campaign, New Yorker reports
The March primary for California’s open U.S. Senate seat was no typical campaign, according to a Monday investigation by the New Yorker. Instead, it was a premonition, a threat and a picture of tech’s newfound political might,
GZERO Summit Japan convenes top political and business leaders to address current geopolitical challenges and opportunities
Eurasia Group, the world's leading geopolitical research and advisory firm, will host its eighth annual GZERO Summit Japan in Tokyo on Wednesday 23 October. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area condo prices remain sky-high
The average price of new condos in central Tokyo's densely populated 23 wards stood at ¥108.55 million in the first half of this year. ( read original story ...)
Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo
ZIPAIR Tokyo's bold move into Houston will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. Will its low fares be enough to compete? ( read original story ...)
SEC Says Cumberland DRW Acted as Unregistered Crypto Dealer
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the cryptocurrency arm of Chicago-based proprietary trading giant DRW Holdings LLC of operating as an unregistered securities dealer in more than ...
Exclusive: World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say
The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from the United States, Canada and Japan, ...
Tokyo Exchange Dividend Stocks To Boost Your Portfolio
As Japan's stock markets navigate recent political shifts and economic policies under new leadership, investors are keenly observing the performance of indices like the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX, which ...
Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Took a Step Back From Social Media: ‘Disconnected Myself’
Tennis great Naomi Osaka is opening up about her decision to take a break from social media. “I would say that I’m not as involved in social media anymore, just because I began to feel like it was ... ( read original story ...)
Take it from Naomi Osaka: ‘Mental health is as important as your physical health’
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Naomi Osaka opens up about the impact social media has had on her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Journey: From Heckling to Healing and Inspiring Change
Naomi Osaka, the 26-year-old tennis superstar, has faced tough battles both on and off the court, but her resilience is reshaping how mental health is viewed in sports. Reflecting on a painful 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i, facing a $47 billion Couche-Tard bid, to separate some assets
Seven & i Holdings announced on Thursday a roadmap to hive off underperforming businesses and focus on its convenience store operations, as the retailer aims to fend off a $47-billion takeover bid ... ( read original story ...)
USTMA elects Yokohama’s Jeff Barna as chairman
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has elected Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp., as chair of the board of directors. ( read original story ...)
SEC commissioner confesses its crypto approach has fueled ‘disaster for the whole industry’
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda says Crypto.com's recent lawsuit against the agency is part of a broader frustration with the lack of interpretive guidance for cryptocurrency.
Japan may take action to respond to China’s growing steel exports, ministry official says
The Japanese government may take trade action if needed in response to growing steel exports from China, the world's biggest steel producer, an official at Japan's industry ministry said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Meet Japan’s hitchhiking fish
T HE JAPANESE picture book “Soratobu medaka” tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-dwelling fish called medaka hitching a ride on an obliging bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The story has delighted children in the country since 1999, when it was first published, but now comes an even more delightful twist: it is true. ( ...