According to Japan's meteorological agency, a strong winter-type pressure pattern is developing near Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Will Bitcoin Price Crash to $74K as Japan Eyes Rate Hike on December 19?
Bitcoin price continues to weaken after breaking below its recent consolidation range, now trading within a descending channel on lower timeframes. The ...
Bank of Japan’s reported rate hike could put Bitcoin under stress, say analysts
Analysts warned on X that a BoJ rate hike could trigger Bitcoin volatility, citing past sell-offs of between 27% to 30%. ・According to on-chain analytics firm CheckOnChain, there are about $100 ...
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
People buying cryptocurrency in the UK now need to share their account details or face penalties, in changes that came into effect on 1 January. The move by the UK's tax body is designed to ensure ...
Japan’s prime minister joins female lawmakers in fight for more toilets in parliament
Japan’s prime minister has joined more than 50 of her fellow female legislators to push for more ladies’ toilets in parliament, saying recent increases in women’s representation have led to long ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what?
For most of 2025, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin surged as President Trump vowed to make the U.S. a crypto leader. But now, a severe sell-off has shaken the sector.
Crackdown on crypto tax evasion comes into force
Overall, 75 countries have committed to implement the Carf rules, with crypto hubs such as the UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland set to implement the rules from 2027 and start exchanging ...
Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia, kicking off her season with a testing clash against former world number three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby chiefs urge government to tackle weak yen, media reports
Two major Japanese business lobbying groups called on the government to address the yen's weakness, which is inflating import costs and weighing on households and businesses, their chiefs told ... ( read original story ...)
Memorable 2025 Crypto Policy Milestones
Reflecting on pivotal 2025 moments in policy, stand-out milestones include the crypto ball, leadership changes at top trades, and Democratic votes favoring crypto.
Tokyo has been dethroned as the world’s largest city by population in 2025
Tokyo, Japan, has long reigned as the world's most populated city, but thanks to updated counting methods, has been knocked off its perch in 2025. ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup
Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter China. ( read original story ...)
New Year visitors pray for good luck at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine
Worshippers flocked to a major Shinto shrine in central Tokyo in the waning hours of New Year's Eve to pray for good luck. ( read original story ...)
Cheer team from Osaka, Japan to perform at New Year’s Day Rose Parade
"I know the Rose Parade is such a prestigious event for marching bands. And they said we could come too," Golden Bears head cheer coach Kazue Noda said. ( read original story ...)
United Cup day 1 predictions including Naomi Osaka vs Maria Sakkari
The 2026 ATP and WTA seasons begin with the opening day of the United Cup. Naomi Osaka’s Team Japan will face Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Team Greece in Perth, after Team Spain’s tie with Team Argentina. ( read original story ...)
Trump media group plans new token with Crypto.com
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), controlled by Trump’s family, on Wednesday said it would distribute the token “in the near future” in partnership with the Crypto.com exchange.