“One of our priority issues moving forward is to build a stronger international network so we can provide solutions to partners around the world. Following the establishment of a base in China, we are ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Faces a Three-Way Macro Test Near $78,000
Bitcoin traded at $78,500 as the Japanese yen breached 160 per dollar in Tokyo trading, while a U.S. strike on Iran’s Larak Island added to market uncertainty. All these follow Friday’s broad dollar ...
Crypto exchange Gemini not at fault for collapse of Earn lending program, arbitrator says
An arbitrator earlier this month said Gemini Space Station did not mislead users of its Earn program.
Japan targets record defense spend as China pressure grows
The Defense Ministry wants more drones and missiles, but the pace of spending increases might look slow to Washington. ( read original story ...)
Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show
Japan’s Defense Ministry has disclosed details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the next fiscal year that officials say will increase significantly after the government adopts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks record US$55.6 billion defence budget, with AI focus
The final budget could reportedly reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo upgrades its defence to navigate growing tension with neighbours such as China, North Korea and Russia. ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com-Linked Lending Platform Hit by $74 Million Exploit
An attacker drained at least $6 million from a Crypto.com-linked digital-asset lending platform after borrowing over $74 million by manipulating the price of tokens used as collateral, according to ...
Paybis rolls out major upgrade to its Crypto On/Off Ramp, expanding partner integrations
New releases add a faster integration path for partners, a trusted new payment method for US users, and expanded compliance coverage across the Paybis On/Off Ramp. Paybis, a global crypto ...
AI-Enabled Scams Are Closing In On Crypto Hacks As A Security Threat
Chainalysis data puts crypto scam inflows at $14 billion in 2025. AI-linked scams averaged $3.2 million per operation versus $719,000 without those links.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary has a blunt message for crypto bulls
The Shark Tank investor says regulation will concentrate institutional capital into the two assets that already dominate market volatility and liquidity.
U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week Ahead
On the crypto calendar, Russia starts the first large-scale phase of its digital ruble rollout as the central bank’s consultation on ruble stablecoins closes. The U.K. inquiry into banking ...
Japan’s 2027 budget requests swell to record $896 under PM’s growth plans, Nikkei says
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Japan's ministries and agencies have requested roughly 143 trillion yen ($896 billion) in spending for the fiscal 2027 budget, setting the stage for the largest initial ...
Yokohama Rubber develops proprietary generative AI system
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that it has developed and begun full-scale operation in August 2026 of a proprietary generative AI system utilizing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), which ... ( read original story ...)
In the 1600s, people in Osaka ate dozens of species of fish, mammals and plants; 400 years later scientists found the evidence trapped in their teeth
Teeth unearthed in Osaka have unveiled a diverse dietary landscape of commoners, revealing that their dental calculus held traces of proteins from fish, mammals, and plants. This discovery suggests ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka survives opening scare, hits reset in Miami: “I just want to play with the big dogs”
MIAMI, USA— One week after apologizing to fans for “the worst match” she’s ever played in her life, Naomi Osaka was back in the winners circle at the Miami Open. This match on Tuesday wasn’t pretty ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Vietnam’s 17 Million Crypto Users Face New Licensing Crackdown
Vietnam's new crypto enforcement regime takes effect September 1, introducing fines of 30-50 million VND ($1,140-$1,900) for domestic investors caught ...