The chairman of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp was arrested Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a widening sponsorship bribery scandal over the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Tsuguhiko ... ( read original story ...)
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hell of a Cruise’ on Peacock, a Damning Documentary About Carnival Cruises’ Covid Malfeasance
News broke that China was enforcing a national lockdown in order to contain Covid outbreaks; the Diamond Princess made its scheduled Hong Kong stop and there, a passenger disembarked and later tested ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to waive some visa requirements in October to boost tourism- Nikkei
Japan is expected to waive visa requirements for certain tourists and remove a limit on daily arrivals in October as it aims to benefit from a rebound in global tourism, Nikkei reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Is Highlighting Politicians on Their Crypto-Friendliness
Coinbase Global Inc. is adding a scorecard for politicians right into its app as the largest US cryptocurrency exchange amps up its policy advocacy efforts after expressing frustration with lawmakers ...
The Ethereum ‘merge’ is almost here—how the historic upgrade will affect crypto investors
Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain behind bitcoin, is expected to begin a technical upgrade dubbed the "merge." Here are four things investors should know.
Crypto Investors Step Up Bets Against Ether as ‘Merge’ Looms
The high-stakes revamp of the Ethereum network comes with security, concentration and ether price risks, investors and analysts say.
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Crypto CEO Do Kwon Following Implosion of TerraUSD
Prosecutors are seeking the CEO of Terraform Labs along with five other top company members on charges of violating capital market laws.
Lionel Messi apologised for scoring in Club World Cup final for Barcelona in 2015
Lionel Messi's relationship with Argentina and its fans has been an emotional rollercoaster. It wasn't until the Paris Saint-Germain star led his nation to its first trophy of the 21st century ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto market tumbles below $1 trillion as Ethereum Merge looms
The cryptocurrency market has dropped below $1 trillion on Wednesday, losing more than $100 billion of value ahead of one of the most-anticipated events in the industry’s history. Dubbed ‘The Merge’, ...
Web3 founders and top VCs break down how blockchain gaming can take crypto mainstream – and explain potential hurdles for widespread adoption
Industry veterans share what you should know about how blockchain gaming will take crypto to the mainstream.
Japan Nikkei tumbles nearly 3%
Meanwhile, remarks from Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki suggesting currency market intervention weighed on sentiment, compounded by reports that the Bank of Japan conducted a ...
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 2.78%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Automobiles & Parts and Textile sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ...
Champions Kawasaki slip up in pursuit of leaders after Nagoya draw
Defending J1 League champions Kawasaki Frontale's title defence took a hit on Wednesday as they threw away a lead in a 1-1 draw with Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Student Asks Interviewees “What’s It Like Being Black In Japan?”
A Japanese college student named Takashii creates YouTube videos where he interviews random strangers on a host of different topics. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows glimpse of Beyonce’s birthday party in Instagram post
In a post on Osaka’s Instagram, the four-time Grand Slam winner and Cordae are pictured in a photo booth print-out, with the words “Beyoncé’s 41st Birthday” clearly writt ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of intervention, BOJ conducts ‘rate check’ amid yen fall
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Wednesday issued his strongest warning yet about the yen's sharp drop against the U.S. d ...