New York lawmakers introduced a new bill on March 5 aimed at combating cryptocurrency fraud, particularly rug pulls.
Japan’s LDP Pushes to Cut Crypto Tax to 20%, Seeks Public Input
Japanese lawmaker Akihisa Shiozaki is leading the charge for a 20% tax rate on crypto gains, with public feedback due by March 31.
Washington is warming up to crypto faster than even industry insiders expected
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are flirting with crypto after years of skepticism. But some doubt that Democrats will actually embrace crypto.
Shiba Inu community wants SHIB to be featured in Trump’s crypto reserve
Shiba Inu burned 20 million SHIB, boosting its daily burn rate by 34.24%, but the price remains down 60% from post-election highs.
Nagoya High Court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage unconstitutional
It is the fourth high court ruling in Japan on same-sex marriage, following decisions in Sapporo, Tokyo and Fukuoka. ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard executives to visit Tokyo to speak on $47 billion Seven & i bid
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard said on Friday its top executives will visit Tokyo to speak with media about its $47 billion bid to buy 7-Eleven convenience store operator Seven & i Holdings. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees spate of callouts for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from hookahs
Japan's capital has seen spate of emergency calls related to suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from smoking through hookahs, or water ... ( read original story ...)
‘Eerie’ sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo’s World War II firestorm
Because of the atomic bombings and Japan's surrender a month later, the firebombing of Tokyo is often overlooked in history. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo responds to Trump remarks on ‘interesting’ Japan-U.S. security pact
Japan's top government spokesperson underlined the agreement's cooperative element after the U.S. president complained the deal was one-sided. ( read original story ...)
I tried Harry Styles’ workout – I’m not surprised by his impressive Tokyo Marathon time
Joe Rogan is being accused of not letting a legendary athlete appear on his podcast. The longtime MMA analyst and comedian hosts "The Joe Rogan Experience," which is arguably the biggest podcast in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s revised Q4 GDP likely to stay upbeat, backing BOJ’s rate hike path
The Cabinet Office is expected to show gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 2.8% on an annualised basis in the three months to December 31, the same as the advanced reading released on February 17.
Japan’s revised Q4 GDP likely to stay upbeat, backing BOJ’s rate hike path: Reuters poll
Japan's economy likely expanded in the fourth quarter at the same upbeat pace as initially reported, a Reuters poll showed, reinforcing the central bank's case for a further interest rate hike in the ...
Japan high court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The Nagoya High Court on Friday became the fourth high court in Japan to rule the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but upheld a lower ... ( read original story ...)
Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Yuji Nagata At On March 15
Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Yuji Nagata on March 15. The event will take place on part of the NJPW New Japan Cup tour. Nagata to challenge for IWGP World title ... ( read original story ...)
Lesotho Prepares for Osaka Expo 2025
LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for Lesotho products in the international marketplace.Held under the ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion ... ( read original story ...)