A recent spike in Ethereum gas fees raises the question of whether the most popular smart contract platform is ready for prime time.
Japan’s Toho makes waves in Hollywood with ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and Fifth Season investment
Toho, the Japanese film and TV studio behind 'Godzilla Minus One,' has invested $225 million in Fifth Season, the production company behind Apple TV+'s 'Severance.' ( read original story ...)
Eddie Jones to clinch Japan coaching return just six weeks after Australia exit
Eddie Jones to clinch Japan coaching return just six weeks after Australia exit - Former England boss will take over the Brave Blossoms again after Wallabies World Cup disaster ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani’s record Dodgers deal celebrated by fans in Japan
Baseball fans across Japan lined up to buy special newspaper editions announcing Shohei Ohtani's record deal with the Dodgers. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Slips to $42K From Last Week’s Yearly High; Ledger CEO on Future of Hardware Wallets
Solana's SOL, and other major altcoins began Monday trading in the red as the week opened with volatility. As part of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023, Ledger CEO and Chairman Pascal Gauthier joins ...
Google’s New Advertising Rule Paves Way for Spot Crypto ETFs
The tech giant has outlined a policy change that could coincide with approval of a spot bitcoin ETF from BlackRock and others.
Pension Fund M&G Invests $20 Million Into UK Crypto Derivatives Platform
The asset management arm of pensions giant M&G Plc said it had invested $20 million into a UK crypto derivatives trading platform, marking a step forward in returning institutional confidence in digital assets after the collapse of FTX last year.
Asset Manager M&G Invests $20M in UK-Based Crypto Platform GFO-X
Global Futures & Options Holdings is the UK’s first FCA-regulated and centrally cleared trading venue for cryptocurrency derivatives.
FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chips fall, Shein reportedly in talks with London for blockbuster IPO
The hospital, originally built by the Freemasons and designed by Scottish modernist architect Thomas S. Tait, was opened by King George V and Queen Mary in 1933 and won the RIBA gold medal that year.
From startup to scale-up: Tokyo’s vision for global impact
Its support for green-rated startups and the Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week (TSFW) demonstrates its commitment to building a sustainable city and a sustainable future. TSFW was a week-long event in ...
Yokohama Tire releases ‘extreme traction’ drive tire
Yokohama Tire has launched the 907W truck drive tire. The company touts its “extreme traction” and says it is suited for trucks running snowy and icy routes. ( read original story ...)
Remains of seventh airman recovered from Osprey crash off coast of Japan
Seven of the eight airmen who were in the Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed off the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan, on November 29 have been recovered, the US Air Force said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Yen falls as Japan’s negative rates expected to persist
The Japanese yen weakened against the dollar for a second day on Monday, giving back most of a rally last week on expectations of less dovish monetary policy, and as investors awaited U.S. inflation ... ( read original story ...)
$2 trillion Saudi Aramco mulls partnership with Japan’s crypto group SBI
Japanese cryptocurrency financial group SBI Holdings is considering a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco.
Capital A completes purchase of AirAsia PH, prepares for IPO
Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad said Monday it will push through with the initial public offering (IPO) of AirAsia Philippines, after acquiring full ownership of the company. Capital A said it achieved ...
FTSE 100 Live: Shein reportedly in talks with London for blockbuster IPO, shares struggle
Blue-chip shares struggled today as investors opted not to take new positions ahead of a significant week for the outlook on borrowing costs. Markets are betting on interest rate cuts in 2024 but the ...