Yuichiro Tamaki, a kingmaker for Japan’s minority government, will temporarily step down as his party’s leader amid a scandal over an alleged marital infidelity. ( read original story ...)
10 things you should know before buying abandoned homes in Japan
Japan’s countryside is scattered with over eight million abandoned homes, or akiya, often marketed as a dream for those looking for affordable housing. Yet, behind their charming facade, these ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Churns Near $96,000 as Crypto Awaits Trump’s Next Step
Cryptocurrency speculators kept Bitcoin in sight of the landmark $100,000 level in anticipation of further steps to support the sector by US President-elect Donald Trump.
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Ishiba Lukewarm on Japanese Crypto Tax Reform and Bitcoin ETF Approval
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed “caution” about scrapping Japan’s crypto tax law in favor of a capital gains system. Read more!
Perianne Boring among contenders to lead agency involved with crypto in Trump admin
President-elect Trump is weighing candidates to lead the CFTC in his administration, with the agency set to play a key role in regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Trump’s re-election helps brings crypto boom: November sees record trading volumes
November’s re-election of Donald Trump has helped bring myriad benefits for the crypto industry, with crypto exchanges reporting their strongest monthly trade volume performance in three years.
The Japanese Yen Is Flashing A Major Warning To Global Markets
The Japanese yen is strengthening as markets anticipate a Bank of Japan rate hike, potentially causing global market disruptions. Read more to see my thoughts.
Japanese workers face less demand in Singapore, Vietnam
Job postings geared toward Japanese workers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea and India together fell 16% on the year in the July-September quarter, data compiled by ...
Ubisoft Is Discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, San Francisco and Osaka Studios Shutting Down Amid Major Layoffs
Ubisoft is officially discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, the publisher announced Tuesday, with all new purchases and registrations being discontinued immediately. As part of the shutdown, the publisher ... ( read original story ...)
Get Your Reps In: “Tokyo Godfathers” is Still the King of Niche Christmas Movies
Those movies would gladly swap their destinies for the steady 21-year trajectory of Tokyo Godfathers: the anime cult classic that appears at more repertory screenings with each passing winter. This ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service activity perks up as demand improves, PMI shows
Japan's service activity swung back to growth in November as improving demand supported new business, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Two USS George Washington sailors die after ship’s arrival in Japan
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cuyler Burnett Condon and Seaman Dimitri Isacc Morales died in separate incidents following the ship's arrival. ( read original story ...)
Netflix Japan subscribers top 10 million with shows garnering attention
Netflix's subscribers passed 10 million in Japan in the first half of this year with the streaming firm's Japanese-language programming grabbing attention in the growing market. The subscriber base ... ( read original story ...)
Founder of Failed Crypto Lender Celsius Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud on Tuesday in one of the highest-profile criminal cases to emerge from the 2022 collapse of the crypto markets.
Crypto industry anticipates regulatory clarity as SEC chair steps down
Gary Gensler's decision to step down as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20 has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency world, igniting conversations about the future of crypto regulation in the United States.