On Aug. 6, Cuban took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the growth of the decentralized finance-focused network, posting, “Leta Go !!! @injective,” in response to a Fortune feature on its ...
This ‘Isn’t Priced In’—SEC Reveals Radical ‘Project Crypto,’ A Bitcoin Price Game-Changer
Bitcoin and crypto traders have been warned the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newly unveiled “Project Crypto” isn’t priced ...
Seven & i’s North American business IPO to fund more aggressive growth, says CEO
Japanese convenience store giant Seven & i Holdings' planned listing of its North American operations would provide additional debt capacity for more aggressive growth than currently planned, its ...
Japan marks 80 years since the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima: What’s changed?
TOKYO -- The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later brought a scale of destruction the world had never seen. Many who survived the blasts died in the weeks, ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone offers $3.5 billion for Japan’s TechnoPro as deal competition heats up
Blackstone said on Wednesday it would launch a $3.5 billion offer to take TechnoPro Holdings private, the latest in a series of deals that have helped push M&A dealmaking to record levels in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Christmas in August? Japan zoo’s bears, elephants given ice blocks to cool off from heat
As days with temperatures peaking over 35 degrees Celsius continue to be recorded across Japan, bears and elephants at Maruyama Zoo in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda forecasts drop in profits despite strong US auto sales
Honda has reported its profit in the last quarter was half of what it was a year earlier, as automakers were hit by 25% tariffs on vehicle exports to the United States. ( read original story ...)
SBI Files for Bitcoin–XRP ETF in Japan, Pushing Dual Crypto Exposure Into Regulated Markets
Assets ETF’ is structured to track the performance of both assets simultaneously, providing a single-entry point for investors seeking crypto exposure.
Japan ruling party heavyweight warns against BOJ rate hike
The Bank of Japan must be cautious about raising interest rates given the expected hit from U.S. tariffs on the fragile economy, ruling party heavyweight Ken Saito told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Pilots take off on friendship flight to commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombings of Japan
As they fly wing-to-wing over a vital spot in the development of the atomic bomb, a native of Japan and a former U.S. military officer hope their friendship outshines the horror of the blasts that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank swings to $393 million profit in first quarter
Japan's Norinchukin Bank booked a net profit of 58 billion yen ($393 million) for the April-June quarter, as its mass offloading of low-return foreign government bonds over the past year cut its ... ( read original story ...)
Fire erupts on fireworks barges at Japan Yokohama festival
A spectacular summer fireworks festival in Yokohama turns chaotic when two launch barges burst into flames on the evening of August 04, 2025. This forces workers at the barges to immediately ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says US investments under trade deal will be determined by benefits for Tokyo
Japan's promised $550 billion in U.S. investments under the trade deal struck last month will be determined by whether they will benefit Tokyo too, the Asian nation's top tariff negotiator said on ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan leads foreign banks for Japan earnings amid dealmaking spree
Japanese companies have stepped up acquisitions as well as sales of noncore units in recent years, providing more opportunities for investment banks. ( read original story ...)
Probe begins into fire on barges at Yokohama fireworks festival
Authorities have begun an investigation into a fire that broke out on two barges at a seaside fireworks festival in the city of Yokohama, near Tokyo. At the festival on Monday, two of the eight barges used to launch fireworks from the ocean caught fire ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis, Shelton knocks out De Minaur
(Reuters) -Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters on Tuesday, while ... ( read original story ...)