Turned out it was all part of an ad for Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The company bought a three-year lease for the billboard, but it’s been buying out-of-home ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto regulation efforts need to keep pace with market growth -Bank of Canada official
The number of Canadians who own cryptoassets is growing rapidly and efforts to regulate the sector need to start keeping pace, a senior Bank of Canada official said, noting many people may not ... ( read original story ...)
ASA crypto crackdown – is it regulation by the back door?
Geraint Lloyd Taylor of Lewis Silkin examines why the ASA is turning its searchlights onto cryptocurrency advertising. ( read original story ...)
Japan firm aims to up tiny portable toilet use in disaster planning
A startup in Nagoya has developed a tiny, portable toilet it has billed as one of the world's smallest and hopes will become an indi ... ( read original story ...)
Rinnai introduces hydrogen combustion technology for residential water heaters
Nagoya [Japan], June 10 (ANI): Japanese company Rinnai announced the launch of its home hot water heater which utilizes modern technology that burns hydrogen as an energy resource. It is the first ... ( read original story ...)
Trips to Take From Tokyo: 8 Destinations You Can Reach in Under 3 Hours
Whether you’re looking for a quick day trip or easy overnight, these towns and cities are easily accessible from Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
At Asia security summit, Japan vows to boost regional security role
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Friday to boost its regional security presence to counter multiple threats, from China's expansion in the South China Sea to North Korea's nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida unveils shift in diplomacy to meet external challenges faced by Japan
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled what he called a shift to "realistic" diplomacy on Friday to help his country tackle the dangers it faces in a world shaken by Russia's invasion of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours
Japan partially reopens to foreign visitors and begins accepting visa applications after two years of near-dormant tourism because of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Cardano Founder Confirms Crypto Bear Market, but How Long Will It Last?
Bitcoin's price has more than halved since its November high and many other cryptos are down even more. Find out what a bear market means for investors. ( read original story ...)
Heidegger and Bart Simpson do crypto
Sam Kopelman, UK manager of crypto broker Luno, rushed to provide expert commentary to clients about the new declines notched up by bitcoin on Wednesday. While the value of the most prominent digital ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip after rate jitters pull Wall Street lower
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday, with only Shanghai gaining after the government reported inflation stayed steady at just over 2% in May, allowing more leeway for policies to boost sluggish ... ( read original story ...)
Aiming to harness the power of mitochondria, a Japanese startup nets new funding
One of the basic lessons in science class is that mitochondria act as the powerhouse of the cell. But LUCA Science, a Japanese biotech, is looking to take it a step further. The company is looking to ... ( read original story ...)
What would Japan’s currency intervention to combat a weak yen look like?
Japan’s government and the central bank are “concerned” about recent sharp yen declines and stand ready to respond as needed on currency policy, they said in a rare joint statement on Friday. “We have ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese finance officials make rare statement on yen’s decline
The yen stabilised on Friday after five straight days of declines, as Japanese authorities expressed concerns over the sharpness of the currency’s recent fall in a rare joint statement. The missive ... ( read original story ...)
New Chemical-Only Process for Customized mRNA Vaccines
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a new chemical-only process that may represent an important breakthrough in creating customized mRNA vaccines for a variety of diseases and ... ( read original story ...)