The crypto market is down today. BTC fell 6.5% to $82,389, and ETH is down 7.9% to $2,721. ‘Bitcoin’s dip below the $83,500 level could lead to a retest of the November low around $80,000.’ ...
Air Canada to connect North America to Japan’s top ski destination
Next winter, it will be easier to hit the fresh powder on the slopes of Hokkaido for those coming from North America, thanks to new Air Canada service to New Chitose Airport (CTS) — which serves ... ( read original story ...)
Fostering The Next Generation Of Business Leaders
In contrast to traditional profit-driven M&As, Japanese startups and established businesses are finding unique ways to address this social issue by fostering new presidents. By matching prospective ... ( read original story ...)
Full wage talks start in Japan with labor management forum
Pay hikes have yet to catch up with inflation in Japan, with real wages extending their losing streak to 11 months as of November. ( read original story ...)
Suspects flee with likely haul of 420 mil. yen in robbery in Tokyo’s Ueno
A group of three suspects robbed five people on a street in central Tokyo on Thursday night, fleeing with suitcases that the victims ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is building the world’s fastest Maglev train yet, crossing Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes
This is a massive win for travellers hoping to hit Japan's most popular cities. The first leg of the Chuo Shinkansen line will connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes. Currently, the trip takes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan election becomes high-stakes gamble for Takaichi as personal popularity faces tougher opposition
Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has tied her political future to the vote. ( read original story ...)
Senate GOP Advances Crypto Bill Over Democratic Objections
Senate Ag Democrats highlighted ethics, CFTC governance, DeFi and national‑security concerns with a market structure bill that advanced along party lines in a 12–11 vote.
Crypto market bill advanced by Senate Agriculture Panel
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of digital asset market structure legislation on a party-line vote, as key lawmakers on another panel continue to negotiate their piece of the ...
Consumer inflation in Tokyo slows to 2% in January
Consumer prices in Tokyo rose at a slower pace in January compared to the previous month. The abolition of a provisional gasoline tax helped bring down costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bitcoin Treasury Firm Just Raised $137 Million to Buy Even More BTC
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet raised $137 million through a share and warrant sale to buy more BTC.
Japan’s succession crisis yields country’s best-performing IPO
Shares of Next Generation Technology Group, which focuses on buying manufacturing firms without a clear succession plan, rose 202% since their listing last February.
Cathie Wood buys Peter Thiel-backed crypto stock
ARK Invest bought $1.1 million worth of the crypto firm's 33,022 shares via two funds yesterday: The asset manager also bought shares in biotech companies like CRISPR Therapeutics, Beam Therapeutics, ...
Japan’s $6.5B Stablecoin Push: How Cosmos Powers 200 Banks in Tokenized Deposit Revolution
Japan's 200-bank consortium targets ¥1 trillion stablecoin issuance via Cosmos. Progmat Coin demonstrates institutional blockchain adoption.
Senate panel passes crypto CFTC regulation bill
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted Thursday to advance its crypto market structure bill to create CFTC regulatory authority over cryptocurrencies.
Trump Regulators Say They Are Ready to Lay Out Crypto Rules to Foster Growth
Legislation on regulating cryptocurrencies hit a road bump in Congress after objections by Coinbase’s CEO.