Crypto-linked cards are seeing strong volume growth despite offering little more than a crypto add-on to traditional payments systems — but familiarity is often a backdoor to more profound changes.
Analyst doubles down on 2026’s first crypto IPO debut today
VanEck analyst calls it a "superior asset" within its valuation range.
Naomi Osaka’s Latest Australian Open Match Engulfed In Controversy: ‘I Don’t Like Disrespecting People’
Cirstea, a 35-year-old from Romania playing in her final Australian Open, was upset that Osaka, the four-time major champion, was shouting “C’mon” in between Cirstea’s first and second serves to get ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Has Tense Handshake With Opponent Sorana Cirstea at Australian Open: ‘Sorry She Was Mad About It’
Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea had an icy interaction following their second round match at the 2026 Australian Open on Thursday, January 22 ... ( read original story ...)
Sorana Cirstea gives Naomi Osaka frosty handshake after Australian Open clash
MELBOURNE, Australia—Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open second round ended awkwardly on Thursday when vanquished opponent Sorana Cirstea gave a frosty handshake after her 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win. Cirstea, who ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bonds rebound after rout, Nikkei falls for 5th session
Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rebounded on Wednesday after a rout that rippled across global markets, though trade remained skittish and volatile, and stocks slipped for a fifth straight session.
Bank of Japan likely to hold rates amid yen weakness
The Policy Board is also monitoring rising Japanese government bond yields, which would typically help stabilize the yen against the U.S. dollar, ...
Japan’s TEPCO shuts down nuclear power plant hours after restart
Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Co. shut down a nuclear reactor Thursday morning at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant hours after it went live. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo looks to bolster IPO market by luring startups across Asia
TOKYO] Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is looking to strengthen its market for initial public offerings by pitching itself as a venue for cross-border listings by startups in Asia. The exchange is offering ...
Tennis-Osaka tones down outfit and beats Cirstea to reach Australian Open third round
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka pared down her show-stopping jellyfish-inspired outfit and overcame a second-set wobble to beat Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the second round of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto market steadies as Japan’s bond market chaos eases
Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to bond yields, but a renewed spike in rates could quickly put bitcoin and other digital assets back under pressure.
Japan’s Nikkei snaps five-day losing streak as JGBs extend gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, snapping a five-day skid, as a rally in domestic bonds and de-escalating tensions between the United States and Europe supported demand for risk ...
Yokohama renews partnership with Haupt Racing Team
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that it has renewed its partnership agreement with Germany’s Haupt Racing Team (HRT) and is aiming for victories at the 2026 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race (ADAC ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo looks to rev up IPO market by luring startups across Asia
The exchange is offering help in fundraising and IPO preparations with partners including banks, auditors and venture capital funds in Asia ...
What The Japanese Bond Crisis Could Mean For The U.S.
The Japanese market’s panic is a sharp pivot from decades of perceived stability fueled by trust in the Bank of Japan and its ability to control yields.
Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit
Japan has reported it posted a trade deficit for the fifth straight year in 2025 as exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a diplomatic rift with neighboring China. ( read original story ...)