Tokyo, Aug. 2 (Jiji Press)--Five major Japanese banking groups posted consolidated net profits that increased 19.1 pct in the fiscal first quarter ended in June from a year before to 1,338.6 billion yen in total as income from loans grew amid higher ...
Government reveals 25 offshore active faults on country’s Sea of Japan side
A government panel has released the locations and lengths of 25 offshore active faults on the Sea of Japan side of the country where an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 or higher could occur. The active faults are located off the coast stretching from the ... ( read original story ...)
How a hotel became a mountain sanctuary during Taiwan’s earthquake
Steven Pan is executive chairman of Regent Taipei - Silks Hotel Group. More about the group's philosophy of resilience can be found in "Crisis is Opportunity: Transforming resilience into leadership in the face of adversity" (written by Ching-I Lin and Steven Pan" and published in Chinese and Japanese. An English edition is forthcoming) ( read ...
Olympics-Fencing-Hungary upset favourites Japan to snatch gold in men’s epee
Hungary did just enough to dethrone Tokyo champions Japan and snatch gold in the men's epee team event at the Paris Olympics on Friday after cruising through the early rounds. Gergely Siklosi, scoring first, ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin and Alt Coin Hodlers Hold Their Breath as 140,000 BTC from Mt. Gox Settlement Flow into the Market
For OG Bitcoiners, the Mt. Gox distro signifies more than a possible market catalyst. It's the closing of one of crypto’s darkest chapters when Bitcoin’s future was at its most vulnerable. This influx ...
Bitcoin traders warn of tough Q3 as Nikkei echoes ‘Black Monday’ 1987
Bitcoin (BTC) needs to hold $60,000 for a shot at fresh all-time highs as traders voice concerns over BTC price performance. Bitcoin price steadies as stocks sell off Data from Cointelegraph Markets ...
Crypto Executives to Meet With White House Advisers Next Week
Executives from the cryptocurrency industry are planning to meet with White House aides and Representative Ro Khanna next week to discuss concerns around digital assets and propose policy changes for the next administration,
Coinbase expects US to be crypto-friendly irrespective of election outcome
The next U.S. administration will be "constructive" on crypto regardless of which party wins, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said late on Thursday, underscoring the industry's growing political influence ahead of the November election.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Newcastle: Preview, predictions and lineups
Newcastle United play the second and final match of their pre-season tour of Japan this Saturday when they take on Yokohama F. Marinos.The Magpies have played just two friendlies in front of ... ( read original story ...)
Intense Battle in J2 League! Yokohama FC vs Chiba Ichihara: Championship Showdown Imminent as the Winds of Change Blow on August 3
【Fundamental Analysis】 Hello, football fans! Let's talk about the highly anticipated J2 League clash this Saturday between the No. 3 seed Yokohama FC and the No. 7 contender Chiba Ichihara! It's a ... ( read original story ...)
J2 Focus Match: Yokohama FC vs Chiba Ichihara – Battle for the Top Spot Imminent!
Let's take a look at the two teams in this match - Yokohama FC and Chiba Ichihara. Yokohama FC is like a stable racecar, with coach Shuhei Yamada as the experienced driver. Their 3-4-2-1 formation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for anti-whaling activist Paul Watson’s extradition from Denmark
The government of Japan is formally requesting the extradition from Denmark of Paul Watson, the anti-whaling activist and reality TV star who is being detained in Greenland. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum in Selloff Mode as Crisis Hits Japan Stock Market
Digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are undergoing epic selloffs as Japan’s stock market crisis rattles markets ...
How crypto became an election issue again in 2024
The fact that both candidates are vying for the crypto vote suggests that even though Bitcoin and other cryptos are far from their all-time high, the industry as a whole still yields significant influence—and shows, yet again, just how quickly the alternative currency’s political fortunes can change.
Ledger unveils Stax and Flex, simplifying self-custody for crypto users
Ledger's latest announcements highlighted the company's commitment to making self-custody solutions more user-friendly and accessible. Scott Melker, Host of The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, and Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier discussed what went into rolling out the latest in retail custody solutions.
Pentagon says faulty gear box, pilot error caused Osprey crash in Japan
A Pentagon investigation released Thursday has determined that the crash of an Air Force Osprey aircraft in Japan eight months ago that led to a widespread grounding of the hybrid plane was caused by ( read original story ...)