Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It's the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.
Wall Street and the dollar follow global markets lower after Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating
U.S. futures fell after Moody’s Ratings downgraded the sovereign credit rating for the United States because of its failure to stem a rising tide of debt.
Japan’s 40-year bond yield hits 20-year high. The entire world should be very worried
Japan’s bond market just fired a warning shot at the global economy. The country’s 40-year government bond yield surged to 3.445% on Monday, the highest it’s been in two decades.
Japan PM warns financial condition worse than Greece’s
Japan PM warns financial condition worse than Greece’s - Shigeru Ishiba says fiscal state not good as GDP shrinks ...
A Japanese manga claims a natural disaster is imminent. Now, some tourists are canceling their trips
Fear of a massive earthquake, amplified by both soothsayers and social media, is prompting some travelers to steer clear of Japan. And for many, it’s a comic book that’s scaring them away. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Aiko visits shops run by people affected by Noto quake
Japan's Princess Aiko has visited temporary shops in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, run by people affected by the massive earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day last year. ( read original story ...)
Restaurant explosion in a Sapporo entertainment district injures four
At least four people have been injured in an explosion at a restaurant in a popular entertainment district in Sapporo City, northern Japan. ( read original story ...)
NOVOSENSE Unveils Automotive Semiconductor Solutions at AEE 2025 Yokohama
Since its founding in 2013, NOVOSENSE has shipped over 668 million automotive-grade chips by 2024, with its automotive segment contributing 36.88% of revenue. Certified to ISO26262 ASIL D for ... ( read original story ...)
Basketball: Yokohama B-Corsairs sign star point guard Ando
The Yokohama B-Corsairs of Japanese basketball's top-tier B-League said Monday they have signed a contract with Seiya Ando, one of the best point guards in the country, for the 2025-26 season. Ando ... ( read original story ...)
The pilots chasing ‘sky rivers’ and cyclones from Japan to the US
Storm-hunting planes chase atmospheric rivers through the sky from Japan to the US, revealing new insights into these powerful storms and how we can keep ourselves safe. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Eyes ‘Massive Breakout’ As Metaplanet And Strategy Double Down On BTC Buys
Bitcoin bulls are buzzing after Metaplanet snapped up another 1,004 BTC, just as Strategy hinted at yet another massive buy.
Man falls to his death from Osaka condo, killing cyclist below
Two men died Monday morning in the city of Osaka after a man fell from a high-rise condominium and struck a passing cyclist below, according to local police. The incident occurred at around 11:25 a.m. ( read original story ...)
BIE head suggests later Osaka Expo close time
Bureau International des Expositions Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes has suggested moving the closing time for the ongoing World Exposition in the city of Osaka from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m., it was ... ( read original story ...)
2 men arrested over hit-and-run that injured 4 boys near Tokyo
Police suspect the two men fled the scene to avoid Deng being charged with drunken driving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Wet but spirited Friendship Festival draws throngs to Air Force base in Tokyo
Yokota Air Base’s annual Friendship Festival drew tens of thousands of visitors to check out Air Force aircraft and other attractions. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet scoops 1,004 Bitcoin in 2nd-biggest buy ever
Metaplanet made its second-largest ever purchase of 1,004 Bitcoin for around $104 million, bringing its total holdings to 7,800 Bitcoin.