Marquee crypto bill advances past key Senate committee following furious lobbying campaigns by both sides.
United Airlines Just Made Getting to Japan’s Legendary Powder Easier
The airline is launching the first nonstop service between the continental U.S. and the skiing hotspot of Sapporo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Mythos goes to Tokyo: Japanese banks to get Anthropic’s vulnerability-hunting AI
MUFG, Mizuho, and SMFG will be the first Japanese institutions granted access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model, a source told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Senate Banking Committee advances Clarity Act crypto bill
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the panel 15-9, largely along party lines, but faces opposition before a full Senate vote ...
‘Like Bitcoin In 2013’—Sudden 1,000% Price Surge Has Billionaires Betting On A Surprise $1.6 Trillion Crypto Flip
Zcash, a fork of bitcoin that Forbes revealed was co-created in 2016 by the notorious whistle-blower Edward Snowden, has surged by more than 1,100% over the last year, helped by some of the biggest ...
Senate Banking Committee Opens Historic Crypto Bill Markup as Warren, Republicans Clash Over CLARITY Act Amendments
The Senate Banking Committee opened a high-stakes markup for crypto on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The Senate Banking Committee opened a historic markup Thursday morning on H.R. 3633, the ...
Can Tokyo and New Delhi build a third force in global AI?
AI innovation is dominated by the U.S. and China. It’s a polarizing contest which has Japan partnering with India to develop “trustworthy AI.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears
Japan’s bear problem continues, and the country is running out of the robot wolves that help keep them at bay. First released in 2016 by the manufacturer Ohta, Monster Wolf was originally designed to ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase-backed crypto super app shuts down
Legend, the mobile-first DeFi super app backed by Coinbase Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, is shutting down. Founder and CEO Jayson Hobby announced the decision on X on May 13.
Micware begins Nasdaq journey with upsized $22.8 million IPO
Japanese automotive software company Micware will begin trading on Nasdaq under MWC after pricing a $22.8 million upsized IPO at $8 per share.
Japan ride-hailing app Go to launch Tokyo market’s largest IPO this year
TOKYO -- Tokyo-based taxi-hailing app operator Go said Thursday it has received approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange for an initial public offering.
Is This Tokyo’s Buzziest Hotel Opening Of 2026?
The new 1 Hotel Tokyo uses 1,500 potted plants, nature-inspired design and complimentary sound baths to create a sustainable sanctuary in the sky. ( read original story ...)
United unveils new Tokyo route, nonstop US flights to Japan’s top ski destination
United Airlines plans to launch two new routes to Japan this fall and winter, including service to Japan's top ski destination, Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan Just Triggered $635 Million in Bitcoin ETF Outflows in a Single Day: Is the Rally Over?
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF products shed $635 million in a single trading session on Wednesday, the largest single-day outflow since January 29, as hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan triggered a global ...
‘Like Bitcoin In 2013’—Sudden 1,000% Price Surge Has Billionaires Betting On A Surprise $1.5 Trillion Crypto Flip
Zcash, a fork of bitcoin that was co-created in 2016 by the notorious whistle-blower Edward Snowden, has surged by more than 1,100% over the last year, helped by some of the biggest names in bitcoin ...
Crypto die-hards think they’ve found the next Bitcoin
With many crypto fans souring on bitcoin, some are getting behind Zcash, a privacy token that lets users shield transaction details and remain anonymous.