Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday after falls on Wall Street late last week and as investors locked in gains following the Nikkei index's advance to a two-month high in the previous session. ( read original story ...)
Work to create Osaka Expo site threatens wild birds on island
OSAKA--Work to prepare Yumeshima island here to host the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo is threatening the habitats of endangered wild bird species living in wetlands and gravelly soil. ( read original story ...)
Crypto winter has come, and Coinbase is in trouble
Coinbase is pulling back on its hiring efforts. In a memo posted to Coinbase’s site, chief people officer L.J. Brock announced that Coinbase is putting a pause on hiring new employees, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Power Usage Is Helping To Spur Renewable Energy Investments
Ever since cryptoassets first burst into the mainstream financial conversation there has been an ongoing debate around just how much power and energy are consumed by crypto transactions. Statistics ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: American and European IPO valuation tumbles 90%
4. Japan passes stablecoin law As part of a five-year effort to protect consumers investing in cryptocurrencies, Japan has passed a landmark law clarifying the legal status of stablecoins. The bill ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Set to Stay on Kuroda Path, Party Official Says
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to want the Bank of Japan to stick with its current policy direction even after a change of governor, according to a senior ruling party member. ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches short-range missiles, as Japan and United States respond with exercises
Eight missiles were fired in succession over 35 minutes from at least four different locations, according to South Korea. ( read original story ...)
The arrest heard ’round the crypto world
Hey everyone, and welcome back to Chain Reaction. Last week, we discussed $4.5 billion in new crypto funds from a16z. This week, we’re talking about the arrest that has everyone in the NFT space ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo City to consider public referendum for 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic bid
A draft ordinance proposing a public referendum to approve the city's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to be considered ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Confirms ‘Crypto Winter’
Coinbase (COIN) , the most popular of American digital currency trading platforms, has just announced new cost-saving measures. These include an indefinite suspension of hiring. Worse, the firm will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s increased defense budget make a difference in China deterrence, ‘no serious discussion’ on nukes
Japan's pledge to double the spending on its military budget would see the country jump from the ninth-largest to the third-largest budget in the world behind the U.S. and China. ( read original story ...)
US naval officer in Japan faces prison over deadly crash
For Ridge Alkonis, a U.S. Navy lieutenant living in Japan, a springtime trip with his wife and three children to Mount Fuji was intended as fun and leisurely family time before an expected deployment. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM condemns N.Korea missile launch
STORY: North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, likely its largest single test, a day after South Korea and the United States ended joint ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,584 new COVID-19 cases
Infections in the capital fell by 610 from last week and marked a 23rd straight day of a week-on-week decrease. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese fruits attract attention at festival in Tokyo
Activities introducing and promoting litchi and other Vietnamese fruits at the ongoing Vietnam Festival in Japan have attracted attention of a large number of Japanese people. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires volley of missiles, prompting joint military drill by Japan, U.S.
North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, likely its largest single test, a day after South Korea and the United States ended joint military ... ( read original story ...)