Radiohead were teased for a 2027 appearance at Tokyo’s Summer Sonic festival in concert footage aired on the big screen at this year’s event. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy stays on growth path, but headwinds loom
The Japanese economy notched a third consecutive quarter of growth, but at a slower pace as household and corporate spending weakened. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grows slower than expected in April-June
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slower than expected in April-June, government data showed on Monday, as private consumption softened due to headwinds from higher raw ... ( read original story ...)
Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Has Never Faced Global Bond Yields This High Since It Was Born
Global bond yields have reached levels last seen in July 2008. Bitcoin (BTC) did not exist then. The asset has never traded through borrowing costs this high, and it is not benefiting now. Gold rose ...
Breach at Crypto Wallet Company Called ‘SafePal’ Exposes 39,798 Customers
The crypto wallet company SafePal said on Sunday that it had “recently” found and fixed a vulnerability in a system containing users’ order information, and that, if exploited, this would have allowed ...
Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Drop. Will Crypto Recover by the End of 2026?
Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum and Solana have all fallen this year, with XRP now under $1. Here is what recovery would take before December.
Warren Targets Trump-Linked Crypto Bank Approval With Ethics Bill
Senator Elizabeth Warren and a group of Democratic lawmakers on Saturday introduced legislation that would prohibit presidents and other senior government officials from owning or controlling banks, ...
These investors just made 60pc from Japan’s hidden billions
Sydney-based Jamie Halse and Tsubasa Umezaki are making big money in the forgotten corners of the Japanese sharemarket that are sitting on piles of cash. ( read original story ...)
Crypto wallet provider SafePal discloses data breach affecting nearly 40,000 users’ order information
(Corrects day of week in paragraph 1 to Sunday) Aug 16 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency wallet provider SafePal on Sunday disclosed a data breach that involved unauthorized access to about 39,798 customers' ...
Over 53,000 Crypto Owners Lost Something This Week That Isn’t Money
SafePal data breach exposed home addresses of nearly 40,000 customers, days after Trezor leaked 13,689 records.
The SEC meeting that wasn’t: State of Crypto
Individuals familiar with the situation told CoinDesk that concerns about the Clarity Act led to the SEC's postponement. The White House and lawmakers are specifically concerned that any SEC action ...
Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands
The Russian leader’s first visit to the disputed Kuril islands has exposed how far ties between Moscow and Tokyo have deteriorated, and why Japan has grown increasingly assertive in expanding its ... ( read original story ...)
Holidaymakers rush home on final day of Japan’s ‘Bon’ holidays
People returning from domestic and international trips crowded major train stations and airports on Sunday, the final day of Japan's ( read original story ...)
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigate as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments ( read original story ...)
Takaichi skips controversial shrine on 81st anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender
The prime minister sought to avoid issues with China and South Korea. ( read original story ...)