One man's unusual blind date experience is going viral after he offered to take his date not just to dinner, but on a trip to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Instant view: Japan’s yen jumps 5 yen against dollar on suspected intervention
The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders citing yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities to boost the currency that is languishing near 34-year lows. The dollar fell ... ( read original story ...)
I flew on a ‘couch’ to Japan: Here’s whether the ANA Couchii to Tokyo was worth it
When flying ANA's Airbus A380, you can enjoy lie-flat seats without booking business class thanks to the ANA Couchii. We tested it on a flight to Japan — here's what it was like. ( read original story ...)
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Eminem is narrating a new Crypto.com commercial. Are celebrity ambassadors prepared to put 2022 behind them?
Mining CEO shares theories on the identities behind major anonymous crypto transactions
Major investors and even nations can drive significant shifts in the cryptocurrency market with massive single transactions.
Crypto company Tether invests $200 mln in brain-chip maker Blackrock Neurotech
Crypto company Tether has invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, taking a majority stake in the U.S. brain implant company, Tether said in a statement on Monday.
US Lawmakers press Biden administration on use of crypto to evade sanctions
Two lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration on the use of cryptocurrency to evade sanctions in Russia, Iran and North Korea, asking officials what additional authorities might be needed to ...
$3.8 billion trend a ‘risky casino,’ Andreessen Horowitz crypto CTO warns
An executive with a16z crypto warned that several notable projects are a "net negative" to the market and further adoption.
Japan Intervenes To Support Struggling Yen: Why Did It Trigger Nikkei 225 Dip? 4 Charts To Watch
The Bank of Japan intervened to boost the weakening yen, causing it to recover 3% before falling to 156.80. This negatively impacted Japanese equities.
Higher rates could knock Japan into recession, says former IMF economist Blanchard
Japan would face "a fairly strong" recession if it were to raise interest rates, Olivier Blanchard, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, said on Monday.
Bank of Japan allegedly intervened in the FX market following Yen’s sharp gain against the U.S. Dollar
The Bank of Japan’s Japanese yen has demonstrated strange behavior in the FX market today, raising eyebrows among FX traders. The Japanese yen swung ...
LeBron James, Naomi Osaka & Joel Embiid To Lead Selection Committee Of Second Annual Uninterrupted Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, and Joel Embiid have signed on to lead the selection committee for this year’s Uninterrupted Film Festival, an LA-based film event focused on the intersection of ... ( read original story ...)
Audi opens charging hub in Tokyo
Audi has opened its first own fast-charging location outside Europe. In Japan's capital Tokyo, electric cars of all brands can now be charged at four fast-charging points with up to 150 kilowatts each ... ( read original story ...)
Horse racing weekend busy in Hong Kong, Japan, England, France
A busy weekend of horse racing around the globe found Romantic Warrior atop the heap in Hong Kong, T O Royal the king of stayers in Japan and a Godolphin runner shaping up for the Epsom Derby. ( read original story ...)
Deciphera to be acquired by Japan’s Ono in all-cash deal valued at $2.4 billion
Deciphera specializes in kinase drug discovery, where kinases are enyzmes that help regulate cellular function. ( read original story ...)
Japan ramping up investment in next-gen semiconductors
Concerned at supply chain challenges and geopolitical tensions over the Taiwan Strait, Japan is providing financial support to both foreign firms and domestic manufacturers. ( read original story ...)