Articles discussing the possibility of banning cryptocurrency ignore the reality that cryptoassets have become part of the mainstream financial ecosystem; even proposing a ban would directly harm ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin jumps on speculation that Amazon considering crypto
Bitcoin jumped more than 14% in 24 hours, nearly reaching $40,000 per unit before settling closer to $37,000 after speculation that Amazon may be entering cryptocurrency after it posted a job opening ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service prices rise for 4th straight month as demand rebounds
The services producer price index rose 1.4% in June from a year earlier after a 1.5% gain in May, reflecting a rebound in advertising fees and rent from last year's slump caused by the pandemic, Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka advances into Olympics third round feeling ‘refreshed and happy’
Naomi Osaka is back on the court, and she’s already won the first two matches in the beginning days of her Olympics debut in Tokyo. On to the third round: Representing Japan in the Games, Osaka faced ... ( read original story ...)
Usman Garuba, Spain begin Tokyo Olympics with win over Japan
Usman Garuba, a projected first-round pick in the NBA draft, produced one point, six rebounds and one blocked shot as Spain opened up its stay in Tokyo with a strong win over the hometown team. Alex ... ( read original story ...)
Sole Japanese referee for Tokyo Olympic judo sees similarities with her fireworks business
As judoka from around the world compete heatedly in the Tokyo Olympics, a woman from downtown Tokyo is serving as the sole Japanese referee f ... ( read original story ...)
Man given religiously forbidden food at Nagoya immigration center
An immigration facility in Nagoya said Monday it mistakenly gave a foreign male detainee a meal containing ingredients forbidden by his religion. The man, whose name and other details have been ... ( read original story ...)
I’m looking at Naomi Osaka’s parents for inspiration on how to raise my own daughter
Olympian Naomi Osaka has spoken openly about the struggles her parents went through. I want to learn from their courage. ( read original story ...)
What Naomi Osaka eats to fuel up for the Olympics, from avocado toast to salmon rice bowls
Olympic star Naomi Osaka told Insider she eats healthy fats and carbs for breakfast and rehydrates with a sports drink and fruit before lunch. ( read original story ...)
Team USA off to slow start at Tokyo Olympics but plenty of medal opportunities await
The men's basketball team suffered a stunning seven-point defeat to France and the women's gymnastics team came in second behind Russia in the qualifying round. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Women’s gymnastics takes center stage, US looks for softball gold
Simone Biles and company look to rebound from a shaky qualifier as the team goes for gold while two softball powerhouses meet in a gold-medal rematch. ( read original story ...)
After 13-year absence, United States and Japan to square off for Olympic softball gold again
The Americans ended pool play with a 5-0 record after Monday's walkoff win, and will try to avenge their championship loss to the host team from 2008. ( read original story ...)
Spain defeats Japan 88-77 in men’s basketball
They would have talked about this night in Japan for generations. Imagine: the country’s first men’s basketball game at an Olympics in 45 years, in an arena just north of Tokyo that would have been ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics Latest: Japan’s Nishiya wins gold in skateboarding
Momiji Nishiya of Japan has won the first ever Olympic skateboard competition for women. The 13-year-old gave the host nation a sweep of golds in the street event a day after after Yuto Horigome won ... ( read original story ...)
Jim Cramer: Crypto Feels ‘Short Squeeze-ish’ Amid Amazon, Tether Reports
Jim Cramer weighs in on the latest price swings in cryptocurrency as investors digest reports on Amazon and Tether. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: 10 great quotes about the oppressive heat at the Olympics
It doesn't matter what sport, the talk around venues and events all centers around the oppressive weather in Tokyo — with a typhoon on the way! How are the world's greatest athletes dealing with the ... ( read original story ...)