In March, the Bank of Japan abolished its 8-year-old negative interest rate policy, hiking rates for the first time in 17 years by raising its benchmark rate to 0-0.1%.
Scientists finally think they know where the most dangerous part of this US earthquake zone is and it’s bad news for Washington
Scientists just released the first comprehensive survey of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, the most dangerous earthquake-producing fault in the US. ( read original story ...)
Elizabeth Warren’s opponent calls for a pro-crypto agenda
"Elizabeth Warren is the epitome of what happens in Washington D.C.," Deaton told TheStreet Crypto. "Twelve years ago, she went there to hold bankers accountable. Now, those same bankers are writing ...
Trump pitches himself as ‘crypto president’ at San Francisco tech fundraiser
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector during a San Francisco fundraiser on Thursday, ...
Brewery Rowe: Longtime U-T beer writer faces the moment of (liquid) truth
Also this week, the Sapporo and Stone breweries love affair, upcoming beer events and Quick Sips of "imported" local lagers ... ( read original story ...)
Yogurt To Yeast: Chobani CEO’s Next Leap, Resurrecting Anchor Brewing
Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya buys Anchor Brewing, aiming to rejuvenate the historic brand with the same zeal that propelled his dairy success. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank plans 150MW, 8 million sq ft data center at LCD panel manufacturing site in Osaka
SoftBank is to develop a 150MW data center at a soon-to-be-closed liquid crystal display (LCD) panel-making site in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s agency Evolve branches into pickleball representation
Evolve, the boutique agency founded by Naomi Osaka, is branching into pickleball and forming its own subdivision, Pro Pickleball Management. ( read original story ...)
New data on ‘the Big One’ offers a clearer view of inevitable earthquake catastrophe
Tsunamis are the result of water displaced by earthquakes, but the 1700 tsunami didn’t correlate to any quake felt in Japan–there was no warning tremor. Instead, this “orphan tsunami” was the result of a massive earthquake all the way across the ... ( read original story ...)
Semler Scientific buys $17M Bitcoin, plans $150M fundraise for more BTC acquisition
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 ...)