Crypto prices were volatile in 2025, but behind the scenes, regulation, institutional adoption, and better settlement rails strengthened the sector's foundations, says Binance Research.
Over 30,000 Fans Descend on Sapporo for ALGS Year 5 Championship
Over 30K fans pack Sapporo for ALGS Year 5 Championship, $2M prize, 40 teams clash in explosive Apex showdown. ( read original story ...)
The Nagoya Protocol: Regulating Research in the Wake of Biopiracy
What if I told you that there was a plant that could be used to treat diabetes, liver problems, ulcers, leukemia, and malaria? Understandably, you would want that plant to be studied and turned into ... ( read original story ...)
Continental Micronesia plans Honolulu-Nagoya service
HOUSTON -- Continental subsidiary Continental Micronesia plans to begin daily nonstop service Dec. 20 between Honolulu and Nagoya, Japan, pending government approval. Mark Erwin, president of ... ( read original story ...)
Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, affecting 673,000 passengers
A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers Friday as two main lines servicing some of the world's busiest stations were halted. ( read original story ...)
Record-Breaking Alpina Z8 Headlines BH Auction’s In Tokyo
Alpina Z8: Tokyo’s collector car market opened 2026 with emphatic momentum as more than ¥507.5 million ($3.19 million) worth of high-performance and investment-grade automobiles changed hands at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year yield at 2.18% raises dollar debasement, Treasury selling and Bitcoin liquidity risks — here’s why
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hit 2.18%, the highest since 1999, signaling a structural shift away from decades of ultra-low rates. Japan is the largest ...
Japan’s central bank says sales of its ETF holdings to start next week
The Bank of Japan wants to make the market response of the sales almost unnoticeable, like it did for the sales of stocks brought from beleaguered banks in 2000s, sources said.
Major train lines in Tokyo suspended after power outage
The East Japan Railway Company says all services on two major lines in Tokyo are suspended due to a power outage. The Yamanote Line and the Keihin-Tohoku Line, two of the city's busiest routes, have ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands affected after power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines
TOKYO: A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for thousands on Friday (Jan 16) as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister issues fresh verbal warning as yen falters
A joint statement between the U.S. and Japan says that “decisive action—meaning intervention—can be taken against sharp currency moves that do not reflect fundamentals,” Satsuki Katayama said. ( read original story ...)
Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about the launch of a new cryptocurrency token, which he claims will help support efforts to end antisemitism and anti- Americanism.
Yokohama’s head of HR accuses mayor of repeated abuse
YOKOHAMA--A senior Yokohama official accused Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of power harassment on Jan. 15 and called for an independent third-party investigation while urging him to correct his ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshimura gambles on double election to push plan to merge Osaka city’s wards
The Osaka governor’s resignation has drawn criticism from within the Japan Innovation Party, which he also leads. ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to take action against excessive yen movements, finance minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is ready to take action against any excessive yen movements, as the currency weakens toward levels that may trigger intervention.
Cube CEO says crypto trading should be as easy as Robinhood
Cube was founded by Lipinski, a Solana core developer and former Citadel executive, along with CTO Larry Wu. It is a crypto exchange that combines centralized trade execution with decentralized ...