(Reuters) - Former world number four Kimiko Date said she is well aware of the struggles of Naomi Osaka but added that her Japanese compatriot must find a way to deal with the pressures that accompany ... ( read original story ...)
4,512 COVID cases in Tokyo mistakenly unreported from April to Oct: metro gov’t
TOKYO -- A total of 4,512 coronavirus infections were mistakenly omitted in reports on new cases confirmed in the capital between April 2 and Oct. 2 this year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
20 Fairytale Castles in Japan
While exploring Japan, there is an impressive range of attractions that tourists look forward to. Of course, most people are interested in Japanese cuisine, pop culture, and temples, but one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Big Hires, Big Money and a D.C. Blitz: A Bold Plan to Dominate Crypto
The Silicon Valley firm Andreessen Horowitz, whose founders played big roles in the development of the internet, aims to own a huge part of the digital currency world — and set the rules for it, too. ( read original story ...)
Amid inequality debate in Japan, capital gains tax hike may have unintended effect
Middle-class investors would likely end up paying a larger share than the rich, undercutting the goal of redistributing wealth. ( read original story ...)
Party Leaders Make Final Push Day Ahead of Vote: Japan Election
The leaders of Japan’s major parties made their final forays on the campaign trail a day ahead of an election where the focus will be on how much of a hit the ruling party will take. ( read original story ...)
This crypto investor says he just lost $470,000 on a dog-inspired DeFi project
Brian Nguyen "unexpectedly woke up" on Friday to realize he lost nearly $470,000 on a $60 million crypto project that marketed itself in a similar way to other dog-inspired cryptocurrencies like ... ( read original story ...)
Patreon confirms it’s exploring crypto as a way for creators to make money
Patreon CEO and co-founder Jack Conte and Chief Product Officer Julian Gutman spoke on a panel at The Information’s 2021 Creator Economy Summit yesterday, where they were asked about the membership ... ( read original story ...)
RPT-FEATURE-In Japan’s Okinawa, ruling party’s tough China stance helps win young voters
Japan, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Aiko Shimajiri fist-bumps supporters as she walks into a rally at a bullring in Okinawa's gritty Uruma city, the former minister in Japan's ruling party relishing the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka starts her Twitch journey with survival horror House of Ashes, jokes that she will not “kill anyone” in the game
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka sent gaming fans into a tizzy on Thursday night as she made her debut on popular American video live streaming service Twitch. The Japanese started her Twitch ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood Says Dogecoin Shrank to 40% of Crypto Revenue
Robinhood Markets Inc. said Dogecoin, a virtual token that started out as a joke, comprised 40% of its cryptocurrency transaction revenue in the third quarter. That’s a decline from 62% in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
Japan has also effectively shut out foreign students and business travelers. A big exception, much criticized, was made for athletes and officials arriving for the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
How Gen Z crypto VCs are quietly rebuilding the internet – and making a fortune in the process
Gen Z VCs are leading the charge at important crypto funds. They are making money on crypto, while fixing their disillusionment with Big Tech. ( read original story ...)
Trying to decide which crypto platform to use? 3 reasons to pick Coinbase over Robinhood
Coinbase is laser-focused as the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform. Robinhood is a jack of all trades; Coinbase is a master of one. ( read original story ...)
Beta Finance, which offers one-click option to short crypto assets, raises from Sequoia Capital India and others
Beta Finance, a decentralized finance protocol that has developed a one-click solution for lending, borrowing and shorting of any crypto asset, said on Friday it has raised $5.75 million across its ... ( read original story ...)
Ether hits record high at $4,400 as crypto surge continues
The record is $4,400. Ether, the second-largest digital currency by market value — hit a record high Thursday night at $4,400. As of 10:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, ether ETHUSD, +1.52% had pulled ... ( read original story ...)