Japan is gearing up for a major crypto regulatory reset. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is deliberating on a legal amendment that could reclassify crypto from a payment tool to a “financial ...
‘I Hope He’s Punching the Air’: Naomi Osaka Pops Out In Daring New Look, Leaving Fans Stunned By Her Post-Baby Transformation After Cordae Breakup
Naomi Osaka is proving that she can serve more than just tennis balls! She can serve looks, too. Two years after welcoming her daughter, the […] ‘I Hope He’s Punching the Air’: Naomi Osaka Pops Out In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA cancels 65 flights on Saturday after Airbus A320 recall
ANA Holdings, Japan's biggest airline, says it cancelled 65 flights on Saturday after the Airbus A320 recall forced it to ground some aircraft. The carrier, along with affiliates such as Peach ... ( read original story ...)
‘BLUE LOCK – TOKYO EGOIST -’ kicks off on Saturday, November 22
In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it will reach 2% defense spending early — but there’s a catch
TOKYO -- The supplementary budget approved by Japan's cabinet on Friday will boost defense spending by over 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) to 2% of gross domestic product two years ahead of schedule, ...
Strategy’s Michael Saylor weighs in on whether bitcoin’s four-year cycle is dead: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman or Strategy, provides his outlook for bitcoin in 2026 and discusses whether he thinks the cryptocurrency's ...
Crypto tycoons pour in millions into relief after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948
Major leaders from the crypto industry have pledged millions of dollars to support the victims of the deadly fire in Hong Kong. The fire in a high-rise apartment complex in Tai Po District in Hong ...
N. Korean hacking group Lazarus suspected behind recent crypto hacking: sources
North Korean hacking group Lazarus is suspected to be behind a recent breach of around $30.6 million worth of cryptocurrency from Upbit, sources said Friday.
CoinShares pulls plug on select crypto ETFs ahead of US listing
CoinShares filed on Friday to withdraw its plan to launch three exchange-traded funds, as the European cryptocurrency firm plans to focus on higher-margin opportunities ahead of its U.S. listing.
Crypto Exchange Upbit Hit by Exploit After $10 Billion Deal
Upbit has suspended deposits and withdrawals after it discovered an unauthorized transfer of about $37 million of digital assets, a black eye for South Korea’s leading crypto exchange just a day after ...
Japan cabinet proposes $117bn extra budget, clouding outlook for surplus
TOKYO -- Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a draft supplementary budget of 18.3 trillion yen ($117 billion) -- the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic -- to fund stimulus and inflation measures that ...
MGM Resorts (MGM) Jumps 6.9% After F1 Visitor Surge and BetMGM Record—Is Momentum Sustainable?
MGM Resorts International recently benefited from the Las Vegas F1 weekend, attracting around 150,000 extra visitors, full hotel occupancy, and record-setting activity on its BetMGM platform. This ...
Japan business chief meets China’s ambassador amid a chill in ties
The head of Japan's leading business lobby expressed hope for favorable economic ties in a meeting with China's ambassador to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wealth Fund GIC Moving to Bigger Office in Tokyo Finance District
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is moving to a larger office in Tokyo’s main financial district, strengthening its presence in Japan as the country’s financial markets gain momentum.
Biology Breakthrough: Scientists Discover First New Plant Tissue in 160 Years – and It Supercharges Crop Yields
A research group led by Dr. Ryushiro Kasahara has discovered a new plant tissue essential for seed formation, which will be named in his honor. A research team at Nagoya University in Japan has ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei stock index rises for 4th day as US rate cut hope lends support
The Nikkei stock index ended higher for the fourth straight day on Friday, with hopes for a U.S. rate cut lending support, although i ...