Japan’s economy contracted at a faster pace than initially estimated in the July-September quarter due to weak consumer spending, revised government data showed. ( read original story ...)
Are direct flights to Japan close? Trade group from Miami-Dade returns with answers
Even as no known business deals were finalized on this trip, several areas showed promise, and some discussions are advancing that may lead to economic benefits for the region in the coming years. , ... ( read original story ...)
24-year-old woman arrested over attempted murder of boyfriend in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, said Thursday they have arrested a 24-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of attempted murder after she stabbed her boyfriend in the back at his apartment. The incident ... ( read original story ...)
Electric eels alter fish DNA through electric discharge, study finds
These eels have been the subject of a study at Nagoya University in Japan. Scientists found that electric eels possess the capacity to discharge adequate electricity for the genetic alteration of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin rally shines spotlight on investor risks
A much-anticipated US approval of wider bitcoin trading has helped the world's biggest cryptocurrency reach 20-month heights, risking however pain for new investors unaccustomed to its volatility.
Crypto’s Biggest Jerk Probably Getting Extradited to New York
Do Kwon was one of crypto’s biggest magical thinkers. His epoch-defining idea was Terraform Labs, a company that at one point commanded $60 billion in two related cryptocurrencies that would have made sense only during the anything-goes post-pandemic crypto bubble.
Japan’s Sompo Holdings Is Selling Palantir (PLTR) Stock
The two companies launched a joint venture in 2019 to provide services to the Japanese government and commercial clients. In 2020, Sompo invested $500 million into the company before its initial ...
GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen roars, bonds flinch as Japan teases rates shift
The Nikkei's sharpest drop since late October had ensured Asian stocks finished lower while the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and S&P 500 futures were all around 0.3% weaker in early European trading. Bank of ...
Underwater volcano riding a sinking tectonic plate may have unleashed major earthquakes in Japan
A seamount sitting on a subducting tectonic plate off the coast of Japan and plowing its way into Earth's mantle may be at the root of several magnitude 7 earthquakes in the past 40 years. ( read original story ...)
Change In Yield Control In Japan Will Impact U.S. Stock Market, Dimon Wants To Shut Down Crypto
The chart shows a break away move in yen overnight on speculation that BOJ is about to abandon yield control. The speculation was triggered by BOJ Governor Ueda indicating that the policy would ...
Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence bid as crypto giant weighs structure
Binance has withdrawn an application for an Abu Dhabi licence, the latest sign that the giant crypto exchange is reassessing its global structure as regulatory pressures mount.
Yen jumps on possible Bank of Japan shift, stocks bounce
The Japanese yen surged on Thursday as monetary policymakers hinted the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may shift away from its ultra-low interest rate plan and a gauge of global stocks rose after three straight declines as investors assessed the latest round of U. ( read original story ...)
US takes steps to jump start overseas SMR deployments
The EXIM financial tools aim to support SMR deployments and help US exporters compete in this global market and will help potential clients secure large-scale, flexible financing to turn projects into ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Eatery Where People Pay To Get Slapped By Waitresses Stops Bizarre Service
The service started in 2012 and revived the establishment's business, attracting an increasing number of patrons willing to try the experience. ( read original story ...)
Michael Novogratz says Jamie Dimon is wrong on bitcoin as it outperforms JPMorgan’s stock
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is trying to poke holes in JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon 's arguments against bitcoin . Dimon, a longtime critic of bitcoin, lashed out against it again this week on ...
Bitcoin Bull Run Squeezes Short Sellers, Draining $2.6B; SpaceX In Talks For Insider Share Sale At $175B Valuation – Top Headlines Today While US Was Sleeping
Trending: Bill Gates Makes $10.95 Million Per Day — More Than 4 Times What The Average Person Earns In A Lifetime. Must Read: Japan Digital Bond Market Sees Largest Digital Green Bonds Sale, $68M By ...