On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin holds its ground at the $93,000 level after multiple days of gains. Plus, Coinbase gets rid of fees for purchases of PayPal's stablecoin on its ...
SoftBank grasps the riskiest end of crypto mania
The investment giant behind WeWork isn’t afraid to make big, questionable-seeming bets. At the very least, though, SoftBank boss Masayoshi Son can say that he just misread the potential of the failed ...
Tourist Policy in Japan Is Changing This Year: What to Know
In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local residents will continue paying 1,000 yen for entry, while visitors from outside ... ( read original story ...)
US plans Alaska LNG summit, urges Japan, South Korea to support project, source says
President Donald Trump's energy security council plans to host a summit in Alaska in early June, when it hopes Japanese and South Korean officials will announce commitments to the Alaska LNG project, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US finance chiefs meet for talks on currency rates
Japanese and U.S. finance chiefs meet on Thursday for high-stakes talks on exchange rates that have drawn market attention as a venue where Washington could pressure Tokyo to prop up the yen and help ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 crypto disasters explained, and how to protect yourself
Here are crypto’s 10 biggest disasters, according to PeopleWin’s analysis of news coverage and collapses as chronicled by Web3IsGoingGreat.
Small fish breakthrough cuts women’s cancer deaths
The relationship between diet and cancer risk continues to be a crucial area of research as scientists uncover more connections between what we eat and our ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise tire prices by up to 10%
Yokohama Tire Corporation says it will raise prices May 1 due to higher costs for materials and finished goods. ( read original story ...)
Can a 4-Day Workweek in Tokyo Save Japan’s Future?
Could a 4-day workweek in Tokyo solve Japan’s population crisis? More time to rest, spend with family, or even start a family of your own. The city of Tokyo is planning to introduce a 4-day workweek ... ( read original story ...)
Expo Osaka: Valentini inaugurates Italy of Patents exhibit
Italy's status as an inventive country eyeing the future without forgetting its traditions is at the centre of a new show - 'Italy of Patents. Successful Innovations and Inventions' - promoted by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese investors turned net buyers of overseas bonds last week
Japanese investors were net buyers of overseas bonds in the week through April 19, as U.S. bond markets recovered somewhat after a heavy selloff earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top carmakers report pre-tariff US sales bump
TOKYO ― Japan's three biggest automakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda said on Thursday they all saw a spike in US sales last month, as consumers sought to dodge tariffs on vehicle imports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Playground Of The Gods’ Is A Dramatically Rugged Mountain Range Brimming With Wildflowers
This national park known as the "Playground of the Gods" in Japan is a outdoor-loving travelers paradise with gorgeous natural scenery and cultural attractions. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday urged G20 counterparts to cooperate in stabilising markets, warning that U.S. tariffs and countermeasures taken by some countries were hurting ... ( read original story ...)
Asian firms ramp up Bitcoin buys: Metaplanet, HK Asia lead charge
Asian investment firms are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, with Japan’s Metaplanet and Hong Kong’s HK Asia Holdings leading the way. Tokyo-based Metaplanet disclosed on April 24 ...
CME Group to launch XRP Futures to expand crypto derivatives
CME’s new XRP futures contracts aim to meet rising institutional and retail demand, with cash-settled options launching pending approval.