The crypto industry is more optimistic about the future of the digital assets as President Trump makes good on his plans to make the U.S. the bitcoin capital of the world.
Litecoin Rallies in Sight As Crypto Whales Snap Up $43,825,600 in LTC in Just Two Days, According to Analyst
A closely followed crypto strategist believes that the payments-focused token Litecoin (LTC) is in a position to spark a strong upside burst.
7-Eleven to explore sell-offs with Couche-Tard ahead of potential merger
On Thursday, the Tokyo-based company announced a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit -- the latest twist in a saga that began last year, when Seven & i rebuffed a takeover offer worth nearly ...
Japan sees fastest base pay gains in 32 years in boost for Bank of Japan
TOKYO] Japan’s workers saw their base pay rise at the fastest clip in 32 years, a result that sends a positive signal to the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as it weighs the prospects for demand-driven economic ...
‘In Europe there would be protests’: Scholar weighs Japan’s approach to ‘overtourism’
SAPPORO -- The problem of "overtourism," marked by an excessive concentration of travelers negatively impacting local communities and residents, is becoming increasingly severe across Japan, with ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea urges Japan to apologize to Korean victims of 1945 Tokyo bombing
North Korea on Monday urged Japan to investigate and apologize to Korean victims killed in the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo in 1945, near the end of World War II, a day before Japan is set to mourn the ... ( read original story ...)
Northeast Japan wildfires blamed for deaths of over 2 mil. abalone at cultivation farm
Massive forest fires in this northeastern Japan city are thought to have led to the deaths of all of more than 2 million abalone kep･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aspires to become Asia’s largest start-up hub, but goal remains elusive
Bureaucracy, aversion to risk, high taxes are blamed for why Japan lags behind in the start-up scene. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Electric Abi spoils Hoshoryu’s yokozuna debut in Osaka
New yokozuna Hoshoryu suffered a nightmare start to his time at the exalted rank on Sunday after the Mongolian-born wrestler was defe ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Miners Accumulate $820M BTC 14-days as Trump Tarrifs sparks Bond-yield hike in Japan and Germany
Bitcoin (BTC) faces mounting pressure as inflation signals and economic uncertainty push prices lower. However, miners have quietly accumulated $900M in ...
A non-crypto person’s guide to the ‘bitcoin strategic reserve’
The Trump White House recently announced a project that the crypto industry loves, skeptics hate, and that most people, reasonably, don’t really care about: a “bitcoin strategic reserve.”
U.S. Housing Agency Considers Launching Crypto Experiment
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This crypto is preparing for a price surge from $0.015 to $0.02 as phase 2 nears completion
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is approaching a key milestone as Phase 2 of its presale nears completion, setting the stage for an upcoming price increase. With investors actively securing tokens at $0.015, the transition to Phase 3 will bring a 33.
Hokkaido Shinkansen Line extension to be pushed back to 2039
The government plans to delay its plan to extend the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line, Japan's northernmost bullet train route, to Sapporo by ... ( read original story ...)
Top 5 Naomi Osaka Outfits That Show Her Unique Fashion Sense
Naomi Osaka has consistently showcased her unique fashion sense on the tennis court, blending athletic performance with personal style. Here’s a look at some of her most memorable outfits from recent ... ( read original story ...)
Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition opens in Tokyo
"Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" presents over 180 artifacts, including the wooden coffin of King Ramses II from the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Visitors can se ... ( read original story ...)