A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo wrestler dies one month after suffering head injury in Japan
Hibikiryu, 28, landed on his head during a bout in March and was later treated for a spinal injury ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises anxiety levels of neighbours
Japan is all set to embrace an international controversy over the release of more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear station into the sea ... ( read original story ...)
After $4.2 Billion Earthquake Sends Bitcoin Sharply Higher, Investors Brace For May Crypto Price Volatility
With the bitcoin price breakout bringing a strong end to the month, traders and investors are closely watching what May could ... ( read original story ...)
Lynda Kiejko named as Canada’s lone shooting athlete for Tokyo Olympics
Lynda Kiejko of Calgary was named to Canada's Olympic team Friday. She'll compete in the 10-metre air pistol and the 25-metre air pistol at the Asaka range. ( read original story ...)
Cruise ship to return to Yokohama after one passenger tests positive for COVID-19
A passenger on a Japanese cruise ship that departed from Yokohama port has tested positive for the coronavirus, its operator said Friday. While infections are not believed to have spread among the 302 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could be held without fans, says Games chief
This summer's virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe. Former Olympian Hashimoto ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban is betting $1 million that Amazon and Netflix will best the S&P 500 over 10 years – and another $1 million on crypto to do the same
The billionaire "Shark Tank" investor is confident that his two favorite stocks and either bitcoin or ether will beat the index. ( read original story ...)
This Week In Credit Card News: Trevor Lawrence To Take Signing Bonus In Crypto; Mobile Wallet Use Soars
Trevor Lawrence Partners with Blockfolio, Will Have Signing Bonus Placed into Cryptocurrency Account Trevor Lawrence is going to get paid this week—-in crypto. He has partnered with a global ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia Confirms Bad News For Casual Crypto Miners
In short, it's devastating news for casual miners of coins such as Ethereum. MORE FROM FORBESNvidia To Release New Mining-Limited RTX 3000 GPUs As Ethereum Hits All-Time High: Bad News For Miners?By ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft and Amazon call for regulation as crypto laundering grows
CNBC's Eamon Javers breaks down calls for regulation as ransomware attacks become more common, and crypto laundering becomes key to moving money in these hacks. ( read original story ...)
Japan brokerage adds former top bureaucrats to star-studded board
Top Japanese online brokerage SBI Holdings plans to install two former senior ministry officials as independent outside directors to strengthen ties to the central government. Junichi Fukuda, a former ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could be held without fans: Games chief
This summer's virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe. Former Olympian Hashimoto ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Halep advance to 2nd round in Madrid
Second-seeded Naomi Osaka made her return to clay to beat Misaki Doi 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Friday. Osaka overcame Doi’s strong start by hitting six aces and breaking her ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka enjoys winning Madrid start in bid to end clay court jinx
Japan's Naomi Osaka began her bid to capture a first clay court title with a 7-5, 6-2 win over compatriot Misaki Doi in the opening round of the Madrid Open on Friday. The 23-year-old world number two ... ( read original story ...)
Halep, Osaka through in Madrid Open, while Chinese duo out
Reigning US Open and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka plays her first game on clay in nearly two years Photo by Jimmie48WTASecond seed Naomi Osaka and ... ( read original story ...)