Two days ago, markets exhaled a collective breath of relief when China published its monthly data dump which disclosed that in addition to beating (almost) across the board for ...
Japan must carefully watch markets due to Mideast conflict: Finance Minister
Japan must carefully monitor financial markets, including oil and stocks, with a sense of urgency as uncertainties are rising for global economies due to the conflict in the Middle East, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka seems to take split step with rapper Cordae
With an apparent split just months after they welcomed their newborn into the world, it may be game, set and match between tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae. The ... ( read original story ...)
ATP roundup: Shintaro Mochizuki stuns Taylor Fritz in Tokyo
Japanese wild card Shintaro Mochizuki repeatedly rallied for a thrilling knockout of No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz on Thursday at the Japan Open in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Targets Crypto Mixers Over Money Laundering Risks
The Biden administration designated international cryptocurrency platforms commonly known as “mixers” as primary money-laundering hubs that threaten national security.
Asia markets set to extend losses after Powell’s comments; Japan inflation slows
Japan’s headline inflation came in at 3%, the 18th straight month above the BOJ’s 2% target, while China will release its one-year and five-year loan prime rates later Friday.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Calls for Dialogue with China Amid Nuclear Threat Concerns
On the stage of the Sino-Japanese forum in Beijing, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a call for dialogue, a plea for common ground against the ominous backdrop of potential nuclear threats. ( read original story ...)
Healthy backlog offers respite to Japan amid consolidation
Japan’s shipbuilders are sitting pretty on a near three-year order backlog — but they continue to lose capacity and ground against their major rivals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sparks Cordae Break Up Rumors After Cryptic Post
Naomi Osaka sparked rumors that she and her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, are no longer together after welcoming their first child this summer. "I just want someone that will watch the sunset with me," ... ( read original story ...)
Salt Lake City Emerges as Hopeful Host for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics as Sapporo Bows Out
In the grand amphitheater of world sports, the Olympic Games have always held a place of prominence. But in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, the stage remains empty. Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto, ... ( read original story ...)
Revitalised All Blacks aiming to slay World Cup demons of Yokohama
Scrum-half Aaron Smith, a veteran of the 2019 semi-final nightmare, says New Zealand will not make same mistakes ... ( read original story ...)
Winklevoss-owned crypto firm hit by lawsuit alleging it defrauded investors of $1 billion
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange helmed by the infamous Winklevoss twins, just got hit with a lawsuit alleging that it defrauded investors. The suit was brought forth by New York Attorney General Letitia James,
BlackRock, JPMorgan crypto bull run could push bitcoin price to $200,000
Large financial institutions are investing in crypto and setting the groundwork for a new bitcoin price all-time high.
Crypto Needs to Fend Off Stigma Caused by FTX. Meaningful Regulation Could Help
In recent years, crypto ceased being a fringe financial tool and nudged its way closer to the mainstream thanks to a slew of celebrity endorsements, Super Bowl ad blitzes and the 2021 IPO of Coinbase,
U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at digital assets’ role in the Israel-Hamas war. A new report urges caution in linking crypto to terrorism
While a group of U.S. lawmakers have called for a crackdown on cryptocurrencies amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, a new report cautions that some of the alleged links between cryptocurrencies and terror cells are misleading or overstated.
The Winklevii’s Next Act Is Getting Sued for Crypto Fraud By New York State
New York AG Tish James sues the Winklevii’s crypto exchange and CoinDesk’s parent company for defrauding 23,000 people