This week's financial gainers were led by major Japanese lenders as the yen continued to weaken (significantly) against the dollar. On the flip side, bitcoin (BTC-USD) miners fell the most with ...
Bitcoin windfall coming for Mt. Gox creditors after decade-long wait and 10,000% price spike
Bitcoin is now trading at over $60,000, an increase of more than 10,000% from the time of Mt. Gox's bankruptcy. Mt. Gox, the Japanese bitcoin exchange that collapsed into bankruptcy a decade ago after ...
The ‘Dolomite Problem’ Has Baffled Scientists For Centuries—And Now They’ve Solved It
But new work from scientists at the University of Michigan (UM) and Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan seems to have finally solved this geologic conundrum by leveraging proprietary software and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto to See Tighter Tax Rules Starting in 2026
The Biden administration took a long-delayed step against tax evasion in cryptocurrency markets, though it left some work unfinished amid fierce lobbying by companies like Coinbase.The Treasury ...
New Mom Naomi Osaka Celebrates “5 Million” Milestone of a Brand That’s Close to Her Heart
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka always says, "it's OK to talk about" mental health. Since her Roland Garros 2021 withdrawal, Osaka has become a spokesperson for athletes' mental health. She further ... ( read original story ...)
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OSAKA, Japan, June 11, 2024--Worldwide sales of Resident Evil Village surpassed 10 million units in the three years since its 2021 release. OSAKA, Japan, April 02, 2024--Capcom's Dragon’s Dogma 2 has ...
Second U.S. service member in months charged with rape in Japan’s Okinawa: “We are outraged”
Japan's government protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to boost foreign tourist spending with unique nightlife experiences
A representative said, "Boat racing is unique to Japan, and it is our strength that races are also held in the evenings. We hope to enhance the nighttime sightseeing experience." (Japanese original by ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Trump will encourage Japan, South Korea ties, allies tell foreign officials
Donald Trump's allies are assuring officials in Japan and South Korea that the Republican presidential candidate will support a Biden-era effort to deepen three-way ties aimed at countering China and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Firms Must Report Info On Trades To IRS Under New Anti-Tax Evasion Rule
The IRS said the rule isn’t a new tax, noting cryptocurrency investors have always owed taxes when they sell their assets, and the new rules are “similar to those that already applied to traditional ...
Trump will encourage Japan, South Korea ties, allies tell foreign officials
By Trevor Hunnicutt, John Geddie, Hyonhee Shin and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) -Donald Trump's allies are assuring officials in Japan and South Korea that the Republican presidential candidate will support a Biden-era effort to deepen three-way ties aimed at countering China and North Korea, ( read original story ...)
Why It Feels Like Everyone in the World Is Heading to Japan Right Now
Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a third straight month in May, with the majority coming from South Korea, China and Taiwan. More than a million Americans made the long-haul trip from the US in the first five months of the year — a 50% jump on the same period in 2019. ( read ...
Citadel buys Goldman alum’s company to trade power in Japan
Japan’s power industry is attracting more overseas firms as volatility increases due to extreme weather, a transition away from fossil fuel, and the resumption of some nuclear reactors. ( read original story ...)
Chinese companies ‘going global’ should learn from Japan’s mistakes, academic says
With more Chinese companies moving their operations overseas, a marketing specialist has advised them to take a lesson from their Japanese peers in how not to handle their global expansions. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Cerezo Osaka vs. Nagoya Grampus – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's J1 League clash between Cerezo Osaka and Nagoya Grampus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Looking to close the gap on their rivals as they pursue an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa
Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving U.S. troops on Okinawa. ( read original story ...)