It marks the first time that venture VC investments in crypto startups have risen since the March quarter of 2022.
Coinbase Returns to Profitability After Crypto Market Rebound
Coinbase Global Inc. posted a profit for the first time in two years after a fourth-quarter rebound in digital-asset markets lifted trading revenue at the largest US cryptocurrency exchange.
Osaka out as Swiatek continues Qatar title defence
Iga Swiatek remains on course for a third straight Qatar Open title after beating Victoria Azarenka, while Naomi Osaka is knocked out by Karolina Pliskova. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Rybakina, Swiatek power into Qatar Open semi-finals, Osaka falls
Third seed Elena Rybakina took time to get going but secured a 6-4 6-2 victory over Leylah Fernandez to reach the semi-finals of the Qatar Open on Thursday and stay on track for her third title of the ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Naomi Osaka’s Boyfriend, YBN Cordae? Here’s What We Know About the Tennis Champ’s Relationship
At just 26-years-old, Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slams and made history as the first Asian player to rank number one in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association. Simply put, Osaka is at the top ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Qatar title bid ended by Pliskova
Naomi Osaka's hopes of clinching the Qatar Open ended in a straight-sets quarterfinal loss to fellow former world No 1 Karolina Pliskova on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is finally releasing a digital nomad visa – here’s what you need to know
Japan joins other Asian countries in releasing a digital nomad visa, but barriers to entry might be too high for most. ( read original story ...)
Marines injured in Japan rollover accident, hospital sparks confusion with mass casualty notification
A vehicular incident occurred at the U.S. military's Okinawan Jungle Warfare Training Center at the same time a "mass casualty exercise" was planned at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest bakery creates ‘romance bread’ using AI to inspire romantic feelings
Kimuraya, Japan's oldest bakery, is using AI to create “romance bread” to capture the essence of romantic feelings. About the AI bread: In collaboration with NEC Corp, the Japanese bakery is creating ... ( read original story ...)
Japan slips into recession allowing Germany to overtake as world’s third largest economy
Japan’s economy has contracted unexpectedly because of weak domestic consumption, pushing the country into recession and causing it to lose its position as the world’s third largest economy to Germany ... ( read original story ...)
Germany eclipses Japan as world’s third-largest economy
An unexpected recession in Japan last year cost the nation its title as the world's third-largest economy, with Germany taking its place. ( read original story ...)
Crypto world, Wall Street await potential spring approval of spot ether ETF
Sentiment surrounding the approval of a spot product for the world’s second-largest digital asset in 2024 is overwhelmingly positive according to interviews conducted by FOX Business.
Osaka clarifies her enthusiasm for investing in women’s sports.
Naomi Osaka, the renowned tennis player, has a multitude of interests beyond her successful tennis career. One of her notable pursuits is her involvement in the business world, with a particular focus ... ( read original story ...)
Sai Pallavi’s dance video from Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival goes viral; fans assume it’s from her film with Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan
Watch Sai Pallavi's dance video from Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival that has gone viral. Fans assume it's from her film with Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan. Read more about it here. ( read original story ...)
CP+ 2024: The biggest camera event in the world is taking place next week
The biggest event on the camera calendar, CP + 2024, is happening in Japan next week from February 22-25 – and we're expecting some major announcements. ( read original story ...)
The US economy is booming — but Japan and the UK just slipped into recession. Here’s why.
The economies in both Japan and the UK contracted in the last three months of 2023, signaling a recession in two G7 countries. ( read original story ...)