Naomi Osaka's Roland Garros outfit will be inspired by cherry blossoms, paying homage to her Japanese heritage. Her custom Nike shoes feature shades of pink and draw from French Baroque design. ( read original story ...)
Japan Flexes Defence Ambitions at Arms Show
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan opened one of its largest-ever arms shows on Wednesday in a display that Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said marked the pacifist nation's deepening push for overseas defence cooperation and weapons exports. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin bulls grill sellers as Japan debt woes send gold past $3.3K
Bitcoin bulls continue to work on reclaiming higher levels as Japanese debt offers a fresh BTC price tailwind.
Arthur Hayes slams Bank of Japan’s bond unwind plan as buyers vanish
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, called out the Bank of Japan on Wednesday over its latest bond-buying retreat, warning that the central bank was heading ...
Bitcoin hits new price highs as crypto industry scores wins
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
What GENIUS Act means for crypto investments
Experts said the bill's passage could be a "watershed," allowing crypto to gain a stronger foothold in mainstream financial markets.
Bitcoin spikes to record high on Trump crypto-policy enthusiasm
The cryptocurrency has been on a months-long tear thanks to the pro-crypto Trump administration and April's tariff chaos.
New crypto bill could turbocharge the stablecoin industry: 4 changes it might bring
Legislation regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to another asset, is set for a vote in the Senate.
Toyota unveils latest RAV4, 1st to incorporate new software system
Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday unveiled the latest RAV4 to be rolled out in Japan, North America and Europe in the current fiscal y ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS Expands Global Off-Highway Tire Market Presence in Turkey
Yokohama TWS expands in the off-highway tire market with a new Turkey entity to support OEMs and dealers with local service. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power
An off-the-cuff remark about never paying for rice has cost Japan’s agriculture minister his job, as pressure mounts on the government to solve the nation’s rice crisis. ( read original story ...)
Prophecy panic: Tourists flee Japan over earthquake warning
Tourists are widely canceling trips to Japan due to a prophecy in a comic. The author of the comic had previously predicted the Fukushima disaster in 2011 in another of her works. According to CNN, ... ( read original story ...)
Best crypto to buy as SEC delays XRP and Dogecoin ETF decisions
The SEC has delayed its decisions on XRP and Dogecoin ETF proposals, but altcoins like Bitcoin Pepe could rally higher soon.
Crypto industry may get some much-needed rules to bring it mainstream
Still, the bill is considered a major win for the crypto industry. The industry-backed bill would help protect consumers and set industry standards that could allow stablecoins to become mainstream for digital payments and other financial instruments, advocates say.
American Crypto Innovation: 3 Made in America Crypto Stocks That Are Worthy of a Place in Your Portfolio
Founded in 2012, Coinbase Global ( COIN -1.07%) is now the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. The company's April 2021 initial public offering (IPO) is still the largest-ever for the crypto industry. Four years later, Coinbase landed in the S&P 500, becoming the first-ever crypto trading platform to do so.
Smart crow steal and try to open delivery box in Japan
A smart crow was caught in the act of stealing and trying to open a delivery box in Japan. CCTV footage shows the black bird landing in a front yard in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The animal can be seen ... ( read original story ...)