The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery closed up 11.8 yen, or 3.28%, at 371.8 yen ($2.57) per kg, marking its seventh session of gains in a row. The contract hit an intraday ...
Naomi Osaka lacks hardware in 2024—but nothing else, as the US Open nears
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, former WTA No. 1, mother and international celebrity, began her comeback the conventional way at the beginning of the year. Twice an Australian Open ...
Japan must slay its start-up zombies
Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your ... But the message underlying the adverts is unmistakable: corporate metabolism has resumed in Japan after ...
Japan’s MicroStrategy Buys More BTC: Will They Buy 0DOG?
If Metaplanet starts adding 0DOG to its balance sheet, the price would skyrocket, amid Bitcoin Dogs’ impressive slew of listings.
Deepfakes explode in Japan, tearing down language barrier
TOKYO -- The use of deepfakes by fraudsters has surged in Japan, according to private-sector data, showing how the language barrier no longer provides a protection against global scammers. The number of deepfake cases in Japan jumped 28-fold last year ...
Why Crypto Crashed Ahead of NVIDIA’s Earnings
Crypto fell on a broad tech sell-off on Wednesday. The industry also got some negative news -- from Russian usage of the blockchain to a Wells notice being sent to OpenSea. Even the crypto market is hanging on NVIDIA's every word. Fear crept back into the ...
Suku crypto price prediction 2024-2030: How high can SUKU go?
Our SUKU crypto price prediction anticipates a high of $0.0821 by the end of 2024. In 2025, it will range between $0.1039 and $0.1343, with an average price of $0.1070. In 2030, it will range between $0.6066 and $0.7352, with an average price of $0.6289.
Number of Crypto Millionaires Doubled to 172,300 Over the Last Year, Study Finds
The number of crypto millionaires has doubled in the last year, as key regulatory approvals and a new Bitcoin high led to a rapid increase in crypto adoption and a new “crypto elite,” according to a report by wealth and migration consultancy Henl...
Here’s Why This Crypto Expert Thinks Digital Currency Is Here to Stay
Digital currencies represent the next step in the evolution of payments. For example, they help users transact in the metaverse and those using Web3 decentralized gaming. Both offer an emerging payment frontier where opportunity abounds and cash isn't accepted. Think this reality is far away? Think again.
Crypto Is Now a Non-negotiable for Traditional Banks
Traditional banks have long been wary of crypto and DeFi, but thanks to increased regulatory clarity, endorsements from TradFi heavyweights and growing client demand, it’s clear that crypto is here to stay. But simply “accepting” crypto might not be ...
Japan Inc. sells record $25bn in cross-held shares, led by Toyota
TOKYO -- Japan's publicly listed corporations sold a record 3.69 trillion yen ($25.4 billion) of cross-held shares in fiscal 2023, data compiled by Nikkei shows, a trend seen boosting their capital efficiency but leaving them more vulnerable to takeovers.
Telegram attracted billions from investors. But its founder’s arrest puts the messaging giant—and its $14 billion crypto offshoot—in doubt
Many are likely anxious over the degree to which Durov’s fate will determine the future of Telegram, a platform that boasts nearly a billion users but is also tied to a $14 billion cryptocurrency, called TON.
Japan PM Highlights Web3, Blockchain as Solutions to Social Issues
Japan PM Fumio Kishida declared on Wednesday that Web3 and blockchain technology are fundamental in addressing the country’s societal issues.
Telegram-Linked Toncoin Slumps 20% Since Pavel Durov’s Arrest—As Crypto Industry Calls For Billionaire’s Release
Toncoin is the native cryptocurrency of the TON blockchain, which was developed by Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai as part of an effort to create a token for Telegram.
Telegram-Linked Toncoin Slumps 20% Since Pavel Durov’s Arrest—As Crypto Industry Calls For Billionaire’s Release
Toncoin is the native cryptocurrency of the TON blockchain, which was developed by Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai as part of an effort to create a token for Telegram.
UAE Ranks Third in New Global Crypto Adoption Report
The UAE's pro crypto regulation has made the country the third larges in digital asset adoption according to a recent study.