OSAKA—Fresh off a triumph in a snap Feb. 8 election, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama are moving to resurrect the controversial Osaka metropolis plan, which voters ... ( read original story ...)
What the Crypto Crash Reveals About Trump’s Power
Trump has long embraced the notion that he has the power to solve even the most intractable problems. He famously told voters in 2016 that the system is broken and that “ I alone can fix it .” But ...
Sono International inks deal to operate hotel in Nagoya after renovations
Sono International, the hospitality arm of Daemyung Sono Group, has signed a management contract Tuesday to operate Compass Hotel Nagoya in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and will reopen it as Sono Moon ... ( read original story ...)
XRP’s Hidden Catalyst: How Japan’s New Tax Reform Could Unlock a $4 Breakout
But the gap between catalyst and breakout is real. XRP trades near $1.40, down 60% from its July 2025 high of $3.65—reaching $4 requires a 185% rally. Japan’s tax reform won’t close that gap alone, ...
Inside Yokohama’s ‘quit your job’ bar, where drinks and advice are free
Owner Shota Umemoto says he was surprised by the viral response to his new bar aimed at making discussions around changing jobs more casual. ( read original story ...)
Ex-quarantine facility in Yokohama to house Starbucks
YOKOHAMA--A former quarantine site set up more than a century ago to stop the spread of infectious diseases will welcome a Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd. cafe onto its premises. ( read original story ...)
Trump Couldn’t Save Crypto From This Crash
Trump has long embraced the notion that he has the power to solve even the most intractable problems. He famously told voters in 2016 that the system is broken and that “ I alone can fix it .” But ...
Crypto’s ‘age of speculation’ may be over, says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz
The decline in bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies in 2026 is not just another dip but may mark end of retail speculation trading, says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz.
Bitcoin falls to $69,000 as crypto market shows ‘early stages of bottoming’
Bitcoin prices hovered around $69,000, with one analyst suggesting that the crypto market may be approaching its bottom.
JPMorgan cuts popular crypto stock’s price target ahead of earnings
JPMorgan Chase analyst Kenneth Worthington shares his note on a popular crypto stock.
Bank of Japan’s $615bn ETF trove eyed by lawmakers as sales continue
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EU seeks to ban all Russian crypto transactions
Bloc also wants to prohibit some trade with Kyrgyzstan, in first use of new powers against sanctions circumvention ...
SF crypto company plagued with fraud accusations files for bankruptcy
The company pointed to a $1.3 million tax bill, amid many other debts.
Yokohama to Supply Geolandar SUV Tires as OE for Mitsubishi Delica D:5
Yokohama Rubber supplies Geolandar SUV tires as original equipment for the new Mitsubishi Delica D:5 minivan in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Tokyo takes off
By Mike Dolan Feb 9 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Asian stocks climbed on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bros Rage at Trump as Market Collapses
Crypto bros have turned on President Donald Trump after billions of dollars were wiped out of the volatile cryptocurrency market. As noted by Axios, the male-dominated world of crypto investing is the ...