Japan began talks with the US to find out the details of President Donald Trump’s planned reciprocal tariff measures, as the Asian nation braces for potential fallout. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin at $96K, Trump’s tariffs, and CZ reveals his dog’s name — This week in crypto
Bitcoin has been consolidating between $92,000 and $106,000, mostly maintaining a price of around $96,000. However, volatility is expected due to recent major announcements that could impact the ...
JX Advanced Sets Share Price in Japan’s Biggest IPO Since 2018
JX Advanced Metals Corp., a key global supplier of semiconductor materials, set the indicative share price in what would be Japan’s biggest such deal since 2018.Most Read from BloombergCan Portland ...
Japan to release rice from reserves for first time to tame soaring prices
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government will release up to 210,000 tonnes of its stockpiled rice, Farm Minister Taku Eto said Friday, in a bid to ensure smooth distribution of the Japanese staple amid soaring ...
Venus Williams’ One-Word Response to Naomi Osaka’s ‘Outfit Recap’
Naomi Osaka’s outfit received a seal of approval from tennis legend Venus Williams. The 27-year-old caught the eye of the seven-time Grand Slam winner when she shared her best outfits for 2024. Known ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it is communicating with US on reciprocal tariff plan
Japan has already initiated communication with the United States following President Donald Trump's order on formulating plans for tariff proposal, a government spokesperson said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Korea to lift corporate crypto ban, beware crypto mining HDs: Asia Express
Beware of clapped out crypto mining hard drives being sold as new, Korea to enable institutional crypto trading, Gubi buys BTC: Asia Express.
Ripple Price Prediction: Can XRP Rally to 20$ Amid Bank of Japan Usage of Ripple
As this development unfolds, PlutoChain ($PLUTO) could also draw attention with its hybrid L2 technology that could upgrade BTC’s ecosystem.
Aussie streamer accused of assaulting rival with selfie stick in Sapporo
At around 9:00 p.m. p.m. on February 8, the unnamed Aussie, 32, is suspected of hitting a fellow streamer, 38, multiple times with a selfie stick on a sidewalk in the Susukino entertainment area. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Resilience lunar lander prepares for 1st swing around the moon
The second lunar lander from Japanese space exploration company ispace is ready for a flyby of the moon as part of its elongated moon landing journey. ( read original story ...)
Popular Ramen restaurant to close
According to a release, owner Jeff Osaka cites "significant challenges facing Denver's restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs, an evolving economic landscape, and the mandated tip ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo turns to high-end cuisine to attract foodies
High-end cuisine will be a major highlight of the Osaka Expo's food lineup, sure to entice foodies as the event draws over 200,000 da ... ( read original story ...)
ORIX Corporation: First-mover in Japan casinos with MGM will be a game changer for the stock
Orix's first-mover strategy as the only casino in Japan will let it enjoy a monopoly. The stock is a strong buy in the $100 range. Read the full report on Seeking Alpha. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase says crypto is seeing ‘dawn of a new era,’ and Wall Street shares its optimism
Coinbase Global Inc. late Thursday said it is witnessing “the dawn of a new era for crypto” as it revealed 2024 revenue that more than doubled and quarterly revenue that jumped 88% from an earlier period.
DeepSeek reveals loophole in Japan’s personal data safeguards
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is running into limits in how to deal with security concerns presented by Chinese startup DeepSeek's generative artificial intelligence services, which may fall into a ...
AI has been a boon for crypto scammers
"GenAI is amplifying scams, the leading threat to financial institutions, by enabling high-fidelity, low-cost, and highly scalable fraud." ...