TOKYO -- Mizuho Financial Group has invested in U.S.-based Zap Energy, becoming the first Japanese bank to take a stake in an overseas company pursuing a commercial breakthrough in nuclear fusion.
What is syphilis and why is it spreading in Japan?
Syphilis is caused by infection by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Treponema pallidum. It is mainly transmitted through direct contact of mucous membranes and skin during sexual intercourse.
Crypto and Your Retirement Savings: Should You Risk It?
Cryptocurrency is one of the most hotly debated asset classes in the world. On one side, passionate advocates view it as the currency of the future, supplementing or even substituting money as we ...
Japanese Stocks Slide on Fears New Prime Minister Will Be Less Market-Friendly
Shares in Tokyo fell sharply Monday, on concerns that Japan's next prime minister could adopt policies that wouldn't be very friendly to the economy and markets. The benchmark Nik ...
PayPal’s Investments Are Leading The Mass Adoption Of Crypto Payments
PayPal business customers can now buy, sell, and hold crypto directly from business accounts, with significant ramifications for crypto adoption ...
Japan’s new Minister hints at crypto tax reform to boost blockchain growth
Japan’s new Digital Transformation Minister signals potential crypto tax reform, highlighting the nation's evolving approach to blockchain and driving crypto growth in Asia.
Lego’s website was hacked to promote a crypto scam
People who visited Lego's website on the evening of October 4 were welcomed by a banner with illustrated golden coins bearing the company's logo, claiming that the "Lego coin" is now officially out.
Trump pitches watches, crypto and his wife’s book in the campaign’s final weeks
With just weeks left before the November election, former President Donald Trump has taken to promoting items and businesses that are not at all connected to his presidential campaign. “You’re going ...
Japan’s Nikkei sinks after ruling party chooses Ishiba as next prime minister
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbled nearly 5% early Monday after the country’s ruling Liberal Democrats chose Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, as the next prime minister.
2025 Osaka Expo gears up for quake, typhoon and other risks
Organizers of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 have updated their emergency policies to include detailed evacuation and rescue plans in preparation for earthquakes, typhoons or other natural disasters.
Tourist spending pushes up lumber demand in Japan
TOKYO -- The growth in foreign tourist numbers in Japan has caused a noticeable increase in the consumption of traditional wooden products, such as plaques at shrines and rice containers used for ...
Bitcoin price recovery driven by growing US financial concerns
Bitcoin ( BTC) has risen 2.4% since retesting the $59,900 support level on Oct. 3, despite facing initial resistance at $62,000. The gains on Oct. 4 were primarily driven by macroeconomic factors, ...
Japan reforms crypto gaming laws: What to expect?
Japan ’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced significant amendments to its crypto gaming laws. The goal is to create a safer and more transparent environment for companies and players alike.
Is crypto the key to rebuilding capitalism’s original purpose?
Experts debate whether cryptocurrencies can solve deeper societal issues by reviving capitalism’s core principles.
Democrats Mobilize Crypto Voters To Counter Trump’s Bitcoin Appeal
Democrats rally pro-crypto voters with balanced regulation, Crypto4Harris, and Crypto Rides, challenging Trump’s bitcoin-only stance as the 2024 election heats up.
Japan golf resorts play for tourists with more villas, expanded country clubs
Resol Holdings, which is affiliated with top Japanese real estate group Mitsui Fudosan, is spending roughly 6 billion yen ($40.9 million) to build about 160 course-side villas by 2030. This will be in addition to the 29 villas already available and 11 under construction.