The Senate and House have unveiled two landmark pieces of legislation that aim for mass adoption of digital assets.
Japan’s economy grows more than expected
Japan's economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8 percent in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption. On a quarter-to-quarter basis, the world's ...
Yokohama and Zeon to produce butadiene from sustainable materials
Zeon Corporation and Yokohama have announced an agreement to establish a bench facility to demonstrate technology for producing butadiene from ethanol derived from plant-based and other sustainable ma ... ( read original story ...)
Ariana Grande Touches Down in Tokyo, Plus Margaret Qualley, Keke Palmer, Shaboozey and More
Ariana Grande touches down in Tokyo, plus Margaret Qualley, Keke Palmer, Shaboozey and more. From New York to London and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to. ( read original story ...)
Strange corkscrew burrows and other unexpected structures discovered 4.7 miles deep in the Japan Trench
New scans of the bottom of the Japan Trench reveal extensive burrow structures and evidence of regular "reset" events that help sea creatures survive in the ocean's deepest reaches. ( read original story ...)
Ribbit Leads $50 Million Investment in Crypto Security Platform
Crypto security firm Blockaid has secured fresh funding as the platform gears up to tackle rising cyber-crime risks in the digital-asset space.
Anthony Scaramucci was a hot Wall Street manager last year thanks to crypto. Now he sees bitcoin hitting $200,000 — this year.
The manager says Trump’s meme coin and other cypto-related actions have “slowed down positive crypto regulation.” ...
Seattle fintech startup Strix Leviathan acquired by crypto hedge fund Parataxis
Strix Leviathan, a Seattle-based digital assets startup, has been acquired by Parataxis, a crypto hedge fund based in New York CIty.
Suntory Holdings invests in Japan plant to bolster gin production
Part of the sum looks to more than double total production capacity for spirits and liqueurs at its Osaka plant site.
Shanghai Port vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Shanghai Port are ready to host Yokohama F. Marinos on matchday eight of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Marines Start to Leave Japan, Decades Behind Schedule
The American base on Okinawa has relocated 105 Marines. But an agreement to move 9,000 in total is colliding with the perceived threat from a rising China. ( read original story ...)
Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets, energy plan to boost nuclear and renewables by 2040
Japan’s government adopted new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from 2013 levels over the next 15 years, approving a renewed energy plan to help meet ... ( read original story ...)
Bread Espresso & brings a Tokyo-based chain to the crowded bakery-cafe field
Forget croissants. This concept is all about adorably cubed "mou" bread, described as a brioche-milk bread hybrid. ( read original story ...)
Japan raises nuclear power goal in post-Fukushima shift
Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors.An energy plan approved by ... ( read original story ...)
The Future Of Crypto And Blockchain: Fintech 50 2025
From tokenizing home equity to securing trillions in digital asset trades, three crypto firms are riding the market surge to claim a spot on our tenth annual Fintech 50 list.
Stock market today: Asia stocks mostly up as China’s technology stocks rally
Shares in Asia were mostly up Tuesday, with Chinese technology stocks surging after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with entrepreneurs this week in what is seen as a show of support to the technology ...