Semler Scientific acquired $17 million worth of Bitcoin and has hinted that it could purchase more with its planned $150 million fundraise.
How a young crypto VC fell from grace
This week, Leo published a devastating profile of Yida Gao, a young venture capitalist whose sparkling resumé ticked all the boxes for success: Phi Beta Kappa honors, a stint at Morgan Stanley and even a teaching gig to succeed Gary Gensler at MIT,
Comparing Crypto Betting with Traditional Betting: Which is Better?
The world of betting has evolved significantly over the past decade. The advent of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new dimension to the betting experience.
‘This is a big deal’: New technology will alert Pacific Northwest of the next major earthquake
Experts emphasize the importance of warning systems to identify a large quake, especially after the devastating 9.1 magnitude Tohoku Oki Earthquake in Japan in 2011, which resulted in 19,759 deaths, according to EarthScope Consortium, a ShakeAlert partner. ( read original story ...)
Fire in Yokohama Chinatown burns at least 4 buildings, no injuries reported
A fire at Yokohama Chinatown in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, has burned at least four buildings, but police and fire officials say no one has been reported injured or trapped. Local police say ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Likes Tourists, Just Not This Many
The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Population Crisis Just Got Even Worse
Japan's birth rate fell for the eighth year in 2023, deepening a population crisis that has confounded policymakers and threatens the viability of the world's fourth-largest economy. The fertility rate, or the number of births a woman can be expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banks to begin divesting their strategic Toyota shareholdings, Bloomberg reports
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are considering selling 1.32 trillion yen ($8.5 billion) worth of strategic shareholdings in Toyota Motor , Bloomberg News reported ... ( read original story ...)
A crypto wunderkind’s $200 million fund had the backing of investors like Bill Ackman and Galaxy. Then everything went south
A crypto boy wonder rises through the ranks of blue-chip institutions, with credentials from MIT, Morgan Stanley, and the Forbes 30 under 30 list. He gains the trust and support of leading investors ...
Hulk Hogan warns followers about crypto token, implies he was hacked
That seems to be the takeaway from $HULK, a new crypto memecoin that was launched on Thursday night and promoted by Hulk Hogan's official X (formerly Twitter) account. The coin pumped in value before ...
These Entrepreneurs Went All In On A Crypto Casino—And Became Billionaires
Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani parlayed Stake’s success into launching a streaming platform, sponsoring an F1 team—and billion-dollar fortunes.
We must survive: Yokohama Triennale entwines stories of darkness and resistance
The eighth Yokohama Triennale offers no cheap optimism for our troubled times. Wild Grass: Our Lives (until 9 June) taps into the darkness of China’s past to celebrate the quiet resistance of survival ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Intercepts of Chinese Aircraft on the Rise
Japan said its fighter jets were scrambled on 31 occasions in May to head off suspected airspace violations by Chinese military aircraft, three more than the previous month. In the month of May, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese dessert company gobbles up NoMad apartment building for about $25M
And because New York buildings have longer lifespans than their counterparts in earthquake-prone Japan, the potential upsides are greater. “The Chrysler Building and Empire State Building are about 100 years old,” Taguchi added, “but you can still ... ( read original story ...)
Bob Iger Touts “Richly Immersive Experiences,” Cuts Ribbon on $2B Tokyo Disney Resort Expansion
Spanning 1.5 million square feet, the flagship "Fantasy Springs" addition to the Tokyo DisneySea theme park features new areas inspired by 'Frozen,' 'Tangled' and 'Peter Pan.' By Patrick Brzeski Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Fire hits Yokohama Chinatown: ‘Smoke suddenly started rising’
A fire was reported in Yokohama Chinatown in the city's Naka Ward on the evening of June 7.As of press time, several buildings were reported to be burning, and firefighters were working to extinguish ... ( read original story ...)