VanEck, a global investment management firm, filed a form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 22 to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to JitoSOL, a Solana -based liquid staking token (LST).
Kraken’s global head of policy discusses importance of U.S. crypto market structure regulation
Speaking with CNBC Crypto World at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Jonathan Jachym, global head of government affairs and policy at Kraken, discusses regulatory advancements for crypto and the impact on the crypto exchange.
Ripple partners with SBI Holdings to distribute RLUSD stablecoin in Japan
Ripple and SBI Japan have inked a memorandum of understanding to launch and distribute Ripple USD in Japan starting early 2026.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the US Open may include her daughter as a special guest
Naomi Osaka has always been more than just a tennis champion. From breaking barriers as a four-time Grand Slam winner to using her platform to speak openly about mental health, she's never been afraid ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto traders bet on 80% chance of rate cut in September
Traders on Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market, think there is an 81% chance of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by 25 basis points in September. As per Polymarket traders, there ...
A Temple for Taiwan’s Sea Goddess Mazu in Yokohama, Japan
A Mazu temple in Yokohama, Japan is a familiar sight for Taiwanese expatriates and a cultural bridge for Japanese visitors. While the sea goddess is still little known in Japan, the temple passes down ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osakahosts record three million visitors
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is pushing a transparent, ‘human-centred’ development model for Africa
Japan’s initiative could provide African nations with an alternative and counter China’s growing influence on the continent, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Candidly Opens Up About ‘Extremely Bad’ Postpartum Depression Following the Birth of Her Daughter Shai (Exclusive)
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, the tennis star, 27, opened up about her experience with postpartum depression. Osaka, who welcomed her ... ( read original story ...)
US warship burns for 12 hours off Japan coast; 2 sailors suffer minor injuries
A fire aboard the USS New Orleans is under investigation after two sailors suffered minor injuries in the incident off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. ( read original story ...)
SBI enters deals with Circle, Startale, and Ripple as Japanese bank forms crypto ties
Japan’s SBI Holdings is expanding its crypto footprint through partnerships with blockchain firms Circle, Startale, and Ripple. The financial giant said it will develop new platforms for tokenized ...
Ripple, SBI Group to Roll Out RLUSD in Japan
Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain, has partnered with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. to distribute Ripple USD (RLUSD) in Japan.
Apple’s latest security update directly hits crypto users
Apple urges users to immediately update their devices. Here is how it impacts crypto users. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has issued an alert to its users, urging them to update their devices to address a zero ...
Analyst boosts rallying crypto stock’s target by 50%
Analysts at the brokerage firm Bernstein have raised the price target for Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) by more than 50%. Bernstein analysts, led by Gautam Chhugani, raised the price target from ...
Japan’s Nikkei down for third straight session
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking US peers lower. The Nikkei ...
Japan meets Italy at The Bulgari Hotel in Tokyo
The Bulgari Hotel seamlessly mixes two cultures in high style, with tasteful touches of Bulgari sparkle. Hovering near the clouds in Tokyo's business district, it offers endless vistas, high-end ... ( read original story ...)