As part of its half-year report for 2025, the firm said it now ranks as the second-largest private equity firm globally by capital raised and the largest alternative investment platform in Europe ...
Yuki Chiba to Open VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals in Tokyo
Japanese singer and rapper Yuki Chiba will bring his high-energy anthem Shinpai Muyou to the opening ceremony of the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals on Aug. 31 at LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay in Funabashi, Chiba. ( read original story ...)
Scientists repurpose old solar panels to convert CO₂ exhaust into valuable chemicals
Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, LeBron James partner to produce new sports travel series ‘Off Day’
Naomi Osaka and LeBron James' production companies come together on a new travel YouTube series centered around athletes. ( read original story ...)
Korea’s OCI, Japan’s Tokuyama build $435M polysilicon Malaysian factory
S. Korean chemical giant OCI Holdings said that subsidiary OCI TerraSus and Japan's Tokuyama would build a semiconductor-grade polysilicon factory in Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
Japan just found a way to let you earn XRP without spending yen
Japan’s Aplus credit card lets users redeem reward points for XRP, BTC and ETH, offering crypto exposure without spending fiat.
North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025
Chainalysis said crypto thefts during the first half of 2025 were at record levels, thanks in large part to a single breach at a major crypto exchange.
Crypto crime in 2025 is topping last year’s totals already.
More than $2.17 billion has been stolen from crypto services this year, more than the entirety of 2024, according to a report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Then again, most of that came from a single hack — a $1.
Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement, Nikkei reports
Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China in areas such as the procurement of rare earths, the Nikkei newspaper ...
Japanese actress Nagiko Tono found dead in her Tokyo apartment
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Dollar climbs as traders mull Powell’s future, yen dips ahead of Japan election
The dollar was broadly stronger against major peers on Thursday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's future, while concerns over a pivotal ... ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard scraps $46 billion bid for Japan’s Seven & i
TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO) on Thursday pulled its $46 billion bid to buy Seven & i Holdings (3382.T), saying the retailer refused to engage constructively on ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Emerges as Major Hotspot for Violent Crypto Crime: Chainalysis
The region is emerging as a focal point in the global surge of crypto-related theft and laundering, according to a new report.
Japan Proposes 35% Crypto Tax Cut as It Readies Favorable Digital … – MSN
Japan Crypto Reforms. In a draft released on March 6, 2025, LDP lawmaker Akihisa Shiozaki proposed sweeping crypto reforms that could reshape Japan’s digital asset landscape.
21Shares Releases Mid-Year 2025 State of Crypto: Predictions Realised, Trends Solidified
Shares reflects on a transformative first half - where bold forecasts became reality Zurich, 17 July 2025 - 21Shares, one of the world's leading providers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products ...
Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks
It comes as there have been multiple headlines this year about crypto entrepreneurs and their relatives being targeted with physical violence.