Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month. ( read original story ...)
Trump hosts crypto executives at the White House — and one token surges 19% on his remarks
The White House meeting put crypto regulation, prediction markets and Hyperliquid's U.S. future in the spotlight.
Nagoya consulate ensures safety for 1,000 South Korean athletes
The opening of the 20th Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, involving 45 Asian countries, is just one month away. Flags featuring the official mascot “Honohon,” symbolizing athletes’ passion as flames, are ... ( read original story ...)
SB19 holds thanksgiving fanmeet in Yokohama
SB19 brought their music to fans in Yokohama, Japan. After their California stop, the P-Pop Kings held their “I WaS There Thanksgiving Fanmeet” in Yokohama on August 18. On Instagram, SB19 shared ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments
Shipments of semiconductor equipment posted a massive 49.1% jump in value, reflecting continued demand, boosted by the artificial intelligence boom. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival to rebrand self for sustainability
SAPPORO--A rebranded Sapporo Snow Festival next year will focus on the themes of environmental protection and sustainability, as the winter event itself is now threatened by climate change, organizers ... ( read original story ...)
Korean consulate prioritizes safety for 1,000 athletes at Asian Games
The opening of the 20th Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, involving 45 Asian countries, is just one month away. Flags featuring the official mascot “Honohon,” symbolizing athletes’ passion as flames, are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has few answers as bond rout puts fiscal plans at risk
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Japan is running low on options to fight a bond rout that could push debt financing costs above government estimates, leaving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Stocks Rip Higher as Strategy Jumps 12%, Coinbase Climbs 9%
Strategy, Coinbase, Circle, and BitMine are riding Bitcoin's short squeeze toward $70K—and two of them may be squeezing equity bears of their own.
President Trump To Host Crypto Execs at White House
The meeting with crypto execs comes after a vote on the Clarity Act was stalled. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host crypto bigwigs at the White House Wednesday. The meeting — first reported ...
Trump Calls on Congress to Pass ‘Fair Version’ of Clarity Act at White House Crypto Meeting
Trump touted his admin’s crypto policies and said regulators are working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. under a compliant framework.
Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders
President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor. By David Yaffe-Bellany and Sharon LaFraniere President Trump met with crypto ...
Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event
The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC.
Crypto Shorts Lose $1.23 Billion in 1 Hour: 3 Bitcoin Whales Wiped Out
Crypto short liquidations hit $1.23 billion in one hour. Three Bitcoin whales on Hyperliquid lost $194 million combined.
Morning Minute: SEC Brings Clarity to Crypto
The SEC has introduced Regulation Crypto Assets as the agency’s first formal crypto rulemaking, adding clarity around token sales in the US.
Bridging the Supersonic-to-Hypersonic Gap, Scientists Reveal Scramjet Igniter That Maintains Combustion Below Mach 5
Scientists reveal the 'RD torch' igniter that bridges the supersonic-to-hypersonic gap by maintaining scramjet combustion below Mach 5. ( read original story ...)