Crypto exchange Coincheck aims to join Nasdaq via the SPAC merger, targeting Q3 2024 completion. SEC and Nasdaq approvals are pending.
Crypto has become one of the most powerful forces in political donations. But will it have an electoral impact?
D espite its creation as an economic force existing outside the political system, crypto has long had a strange relationship with U.S. elections. Look no further than Brock Pierce
$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups
Good news, crypto founders: Venture capital activity is picking up in your sector after falling to multi-year lows in late 2023. Put another way, venture folks appear more web3-bullish than before, even if recent tallies are far under highs seen in late 2021.
Warren Buffett’s $8 Billion Japan Profit Is A Game-Changer
But talk about a prescient wager, one that presaged the Nikkei’s 225 Stock Average topping its previous 1989 highs earlier this year. Buffett didn’t precipitate the rally. That credit goes to the Bank ...
US bill would require US to coordinate Japan AUKUS role with UK and Australia
A bipartisan group of senior U.S. senators introduced legislation on Wednesday to require officials involved in the AUKUS defense project with Britain and Australia to engage with them and Japan on ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Schumacher on the phone in Japan: Jon Nicholson’s best photograph
What do you want me to do?” he said when we got to his trailer. I couldn’t have him just staring at me, so I said: “Maybe pick up the phone?” I don’t know if he called anyone’ ... ( read original story ...)
Revealed: The secrets of the world’s most mysterious buildings
The property features everything you could ever hope for in a ... Not so in this labyrinthine residence in Osaka, Japan, which proudly features 13 levels which you can see all at the same time. ( read original story ...)
The New Era Of Gaming In Japan: Blockchain’s Rising Influence
Discover how blockchain technology is transforming the gaming industry in Japan, offering new opportunities for players and developers alike. Learn about the impact of blockchain on gaming in Japan ...
Bank of Japan chief flags risk of weak yen swaying prices, hints at rate hike
Bank of Japan chief Kazuo Ueda said Wednesday that inflation may have become more susceptible to the effects of a weak yen and the ce ...
Hokkaido Shinkansen extension line likely to miss 2030 opening target
Japan's agency in charge of the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line to Sapporo says it will be extremely difficult to open the line at the end of fiscal 2030. The project aims to connect Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd.: Invitation to EF Hutton Annual Global Conference
May 8, 2024) - Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: LRE), a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa ... ( read original story ...)
“It shows Naomi Osaka is human, we always have to pretend everything is perfect”: Eugenie Bouchard reflects on Japanese star’s mental health activism
Eugenie Bouchard recently gave Naomi Osaka her due, with tennis players acknowledging their mental health struggles more and more these days. The former World No. 5 also spoke about struggling with ... ( read original story ...)
Transmedia Studio Iconic Arts Launches in L.A. and Tokyo at $20 Million Valuation With Backers Eric Roth, Will.i.am (EXCLUSIVE)
New transmedia company Iconic Arts launched Tuesday with $3.1 million in financing at a $20 million pre-seed valuation. ( read original story ...)
Triathlon world waits and wonders as Yokohama gets Series underway with Paris points in play
Yokohama is ready to get the 2024 World Triathlon Championship Series rolling on Saturday morning, and anticipation is running red hot with the prospect of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, Japan: Meet the city’s local queer men and allies, in 10 intimate images
"I wanted to show what queer life is like outside the capital" says Elska editor Liam Campbell The post Yokohama, Japan: Meet the city’s local queer men and allies, in 10 intimate images appeared ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar gains ground; subdued yen prompts Japan warning
The dollar held firm on Wednesday, recouping some of the losses stemming from renewed bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, while the yen weakened for a third day, keeping investors wary of the ... ( read original story ...)