The Japanese firm has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC as corporate interest in Bitcoin continues to rise globally.
Javier Milei’s crypto misadventure
On February 15th Mr Davis called himself “Javier Milei’s adviser” and said that he was “working with him and his team”. Mr Milei’s office has said the government has no connection to Mr Davis. This was not Mr Milei’s first brush with crypto controversy.
Two arrested after pensioner scammed out of six-figure crypto nest egg
Two men are in police custody after being arrested in connection with a July cryptocurrency fraud involving a man in his seventies. The case was brought to Police Scotland in July 2024 after a 75-year-old from Aberdeen lost "a six-figure sum" worth of cryptocurrency.
Tokyo Gas purchases 20% stake in Philippines offshore LNG terminal
Tokyo Gas has acquired a 20% stake in FGEN LNG, the owner and operator of an offshore floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Batangas City, Southern Luzon Island, Republic of the Philippines ...
Yen Jumps Amid Signs Tokyo Does Not Object To Normalizing Monetary Policy
The dollar's gains scored in North America yesterday have been reversed today. It is softer against all the G10 currencies, led by the Japanese yen. Click to read. ( read original story ...)
KKR lifts stake in Japan’s Fuji Soft, ending bidding war with Bain
Japan's Fuji Soft said on Thursday that KKR now owns nearly 58% of the company after the second stage of a tender offer, ending a fierce battle with rival Bain Capital to take the software developer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested for entering woman’s home, allegedly attempting to steal underwear
A 34-year-old man was handed a fresh arrest warrant on suspicion of attempting to steal underwear and other belongings from the home of a fem･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo company raided for allegedly misrepresenting mopeds that require license
Kanagawa Prefectural Police raided the headquarters of a car sales company and 11 other locations sometime before Feb. 20 for allegedly se ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 2-week low on stronger yen, US tariff worries
Japan's Nikkei share average fell over 1% to end at a more-than two-week-low on Thursday, as automakers declined due to a stronger yen, while investors assessed the potential impact of U.S. President ...
Testing Begins on Treated Radioactive Water From Japan’s Fukushima Power Plant – TaiwanPlus News
As part of efforts to clean up the damaged Fukushima Power Plant in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Japan has been releasing treated radioactive water from the Advanced Liquid ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India Strengthens Local Production With 20-Inch Tire Manufacturing
Yokohama India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its local manufacturing capabilities by introducing t ... ( read original story ...)
Robot researcher to explore future with androids at Osaka Expo
Famed robotics researcher, professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University Graduate School, will present his answer at the Osaka Kansai Expo 2025, which opens in April. Ishiguro has helped design one ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Architecture City Guide: 23 Projects Showcasing Japan’s Design Legacy and Innovation
Experience the architectural diversity of Osaka, featuring iconic structures by renowned Japanese and international architects. ( read original story ...)
Boy referred to family court over murder of parents near Tokyo
A district court on Thursday referred to the family court a case involving a 16-year-old boy charged with murdering his parents in the city of Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, last year. Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
How much does a new condo cost in Osaka?
More buyers are being priced out of the market. According to a Savills report, the for-sale condo market in Osaka has seen notable price increments in recent years, with the average price of a new ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. wants to ‘regain leadership’ in digital assets: Crypto.com
Crypto.com President & COO Eric Anziani says the company wants to participate in the "golden age" of crypto in the U.S.. He also addresses the recent scrutiny over the company's sports event trading ...