We tend to think of new technology as bursting on a scene and suddenly transforming everything it touches. But that is something of a compression of reality.
PayPal gets crypto green light in UK as sets up post-Brexit base
PayPal has been registered to offer cryptoasset activities in Britain, the Financial Conduct Authority said on its website, as the global payments giant builds a post-Brexit base in Britain.
Tread Carefully in a Hot IPO Market
And the reception from investors has been bullish. Maybe too bullish, IPO watchers warn. “There’s definitely froth” in the market, says Lindsey Bell, chief investment strategist at Ally Invest.
Where to stay in Nagoya, the Japanese city reinvigorated by Studio Ghibli
With its high-rise buildings and broad boulevards, Nagoya used to be best known for its industrial heritage — a place to delve into the history of Toyota, which was founded here, or to browse museums ... ( read original story ...)
SDF plane with Japanese, other evacuees arrives in Tokyo from Israel
A Self-Defense Forces plane, carrying 46 people, including Japanese and others from Asia, arrived in Tokyo on Friday from Israel in t ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t OKs Osaka expo construction budget of up to ¥235 bil
The cost will be split among the three parties -- the central government, the Osaka prefectural and city governments, and the business community -- with each shouldering an additional 16.7 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo asks firms to stop pressuring job-hunting students
The University of Tokyo has called on companies to stop using pressure tactics on job-hunting students to get their preferred candidates to give up considering rival firms. The request by Japan's most ... ( read original story ...)
Shamed ‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried’s celebrity boosters: How Tom Brady, Gisele and Naomi Osaka were among VIPS to cash in on $1bn FTX publicity binge – with some now facing …
Osaka was an 'ambassador' for the company ... many citing her father's career in finance as helping to guide her through the decision-making process. However, in a new feature, the New York Times ...
Thai restaurant worker arrested over Yokohama stabbing that left 1 dead, 2 injured
YOKOHAMA -- A Thai national has been arrested in connection with a Nov. 2 stabbing in here that left one man dead and two others injured. Kanagawa Prefectural Police's Isezaki Police Station on Nov. 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister visits Manila to boost defense ties in the face of China’s growing aggression
Japan’s prime minister is visiting the Philippines, where he's expected to announce a security aid package and upcoming negotiations for a defense pact. ( read original story ...)
Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan
The yen has lost 10% of its value against the dollar, forcing Japan to reduce its defense procurement plan, which was then-calculated to cost $320 billion. ( read original story ...)
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka hold second-round lead in Japan Classic
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka shared the top of the leaderboard with a two-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA's Japan Classic on Friday. Kuwaki carded her second straight round of 7-under 65, ( read original story ...)
‘Perfect Days’ Wins Best Film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards as Japan, Korea, Kazakh Titles Dominate
Perfect Days' wins best film prize as the Asia Pacific Screen Awards winners list is dominated by Japanese, Korean and Kazakh titles. ( read original story ...)
All Blacks captain Cane to play season in Japan
New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath following the disappointment of the World Cup final. The 31-year-old was sent off for a high tackle in the 12-11 loss to South Africa in October's sin France. He has ... ( read original story ...)
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of scamming billions from crypto customers
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has been found guilty of wire fraud after scamming customers out of approximately $10 billion.
Can The People In Crypto Valley Really See Over The Hills?
We tend to think of new technology as bursting on a scene and suddenly transforming everything it touches. But that is something of a compression of reality.