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Meet the crypto bros who pivoted to AI
These investors dropped bitcoin and other digital tokens and got swept up in the mania over AI stocks.
Nikkei jumps as Asia stocks mix and oil rises before key US inflation data
Asian and European shares opened mixed, with Japan's Nikkei surging and oil prices rising. Investors are balancing Fed rate hopes against Middle East risks and crucial US inflation data.
Bank of Japan flags upside price risks and possible faster rate hikes
Bank of Japan flags rising inflation risks, one board member suggests faster interest rate hikes. BOJ eyes September rate hike amid weak yen.
Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress. ( read original story ...)
‘Tiananmen code’ in Tokyo and AI’s effect on brain: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between August 1 and 9. The first story was ... ( read original story ...)
The Korean Crypto Laundering Method Behind $6.4 Billion, and Why Police Struggle to Stop It
South Korea's Hwanchigi laundering method is behind $6.4B in illegal crypto transfers, as cases surge 152-fold with just 18 arrests.
Australian Regulator Shuts Down Cryptolink’s 96 Crypto ATMs for AML Violations
AUSTRAC suspends Cryptolink for 3 months, shutting down 96 crypto ATMs across Australia over repeated AML reporting failures and compliance violations.
Why are crypto prices going up today?
The crypto market today reached $2.22 trillion after rising 0.60% during the past 24 hours. Strong Bitcoin performance and sustained ETF inflows supported ...
Japan’s Nikkei posts highest close in nearly four weeks on AI rally
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose 2% on Monday to its highest close in nearly four weeks, led by AI and chip-linked stocks after Wall Street's rally on Friday, though worries over the Middle ...
Summary of opinions suggests Bank of Japan set for more tightening
The Bank of Japan’s summary of opinions of the July meeting noted that inflationary risks were mounting and that policy was still accommodative . One policymake ...
Global market | Bank of Japan signals vigilance on yen weakness, keeps door open for rate hikes
The Bank of Japan monitors yen weakness closely, with Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighting its impact on import costs and inflation. While short-term rates remain at 0.75%, currency movements increasingly ...
Where is beloved mascot Myaku-Myaku now after Osaka Expo?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Myaku-Myaku, the beloved official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, includi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Tokyo’s soaring cremation fees underscore need for action as Japan ages
As aging of Japan's population advances, the number of people dying will continue to increase for the next decade or so. We need to think about how pe･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
$96 Billion Japan Bond Losses Put America Debt and Bitcoin on Alert
Japan's $96B bond losses are raising concerns over US Treasuries, the yen carry trade, and Bitcoin as the BOJ faces a difficult rate path.
Tokyo Disney, Universal Studios Japan and more amusement parks are raising prices
Over the past year, the cost of living and travelling in Japan has been steadily creeping up, from higher taxi fares to increased visa fees for foreign nationals. Now, amusement parks across Japan are ... ( read original story ...)