While the Sommeil Profond is the newest overnight bus to take to the roads – and is unique in that it offers fully reclining seats – it’s not the only sleeper bus that exists in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Considers Tax Cuts and Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval in Major Crypto Reform
Japan plans major crypto reforms, including slashing the tax rate to 20% and potentially approving Bitcoin spot ETFs by June 2025.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought $742 million more bitcoin amid crypto pullback: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether trade mostly unchanged as investors weigh more threats of tariffs from President Trump. Plus, Strategy buys millions more bitcoin as the ...
Wall Street Banks Plot Their Crypto Future in Bet on IPO Boom
After staying on the sidelines, some of Wall Street’s biggest banks are plotting how to win more crypto business, betting President Donald Trump’s embrace of the industry unleashes a wave of IPOs, ...
Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein arrested again over crypto transfers
Prominent former U.S. Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein was in federal custody on Monday for the second time in a month, after prosecutors said he made millions of dollars in cryptocurrency transfers ...
XRP Price Prediction: How High Could XRP Go if Japan’s Banks Adopt It?
As we reported on January 1, the adoption of Ripple by Japanese banks has been a hot topic in the cryptocurrency space. SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s most ...
Finding Peace and Beauty in Tokyo’s Slower Side
I spent 20 years overseas introducing the beauty of Japan’s artisanal culture to people,” Ishii says. “I re-recognized that Japan is a treasure in this fast-changing world, so I returned to Tokyo to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises probability of megaquake to over 80% in next 30 years
Government panel reveals more than 80 per cent probability of massive earthquake along Nankai Trough, an 800km-long undersea trench near Japan’s Pacific coast ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prepares Its Biggest Crypto Policy Shift Yet With ETF Approval and Major Tax Cuts
Bitcoin-first investment firm MetaPlanet is Japan’s fastest-growing stock, which has risen 3,575% in the past 12 months. There are no Bitcoin ETFs trading in Japan ...
Japan’s Financial Regulator Weighs Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Assets: Nikkei
New disclosure rules may align virtual currencies with securities to enhance investor protection and promote any potential ETFs.
Japan’s FSA Plans Crypto Tax Cuts, Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval by 2026
Japan considers crypto changes by 2026: potential Bitcoin ETF approval and tax cuts to boost market liquidity and attract investors.
5 Reasons Why Crypto Stocks Are The New Altcoins
With BTC ETF buying leading the charge, profits cannot easily flow into products without listings on the NYSE or Nasdaq.
Japan: Dog imitates fish toy’s rocking motion in Osaka, Japan
On January 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, @kumi.s66 shared a video of their pet dog imitating a fish toy. In the video, the author spots their dog lying on the floor beside a fish toy, rocking back and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Softbank Group seen booking $1.5 billion quarterly profit
Japan's SoftBank Group is set to make a quarterly net profit of 234 billion yen ($1.54 billion) on Wednesday as shares in its telecommunications holdings edge up and the post-listing performance of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Considers Treating Crypto Like Traditional Securities
Japan’s FSA plans to classify crypto as financial products, potentially easing regulations, lowering taxes, and considering Bitcoin spot ETFs for investors.
Japan’s Metaplanet Soars 3,600% on Bitcoin Strategy, Targets 21,000 BTC Holdings
Metaplanet's stock soared 3,600% after adopting a Bitcoin-first strategy, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026, as Japan’s crypto demand grows.