Japan wants companies involved in strategic industries such as semiconductors and nuclear power to appoint an executive responsible for economic security issues, Nikkei has learned. Government ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies ditch Chinese drones over security concerns
Leading Japanese infrastructure companies will end their use of Chinese-made drones, joining in the government's efforts to curb the potential security risks. There have been concerns that drones made ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka has clay court plan after Madrid defeat
MADRID: Naomi Osaka said she has a better plan for coping with clay after she suffered a second-round exit at the Madrid Open on Sunday (Monday in Manila), the Japanese second seed losing 6-4, 3-6, ... ( read original story ...)
Kelly Evans: Taking crypto seriously
While we're all over here guffawing about dogecoin, the actual crypto economy is taking off What do I mean? Take the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These wouldn't be possible without the ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Brevan Howard-backed, ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton-advised asset manager hoping to gain regulatory approval for the first sustainable crypto ETF
One River thinks investors will flock to its "green" crypto fund, which buys carbon offsets against its mining-related emissions. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Passes Bank of America, Wells Fargo in Market Cap as Crypto Hits $3,000
The news of Ether, the digital token of the Ethereum blockchain, passing two major banks in market cap value comes as the cryptocurrency has soared to a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $3,000. ( read original story ...)
Eilish, Chalamet, Gorman and Osaka headline fall Met Gala
The star power is back. When the Met Gala returns in September, it will feature a heavy-hitting contingent of celebrity co-chairs: Actor Timothée Chalamet, musician Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Expanding Tennis Academy to Haiti and Los Angeles: ‘All Kids Deserve a Chance to Play’
Play Academy, which Naomi Osaka created with Nike and Laureus Sport for Good, originally launched in Japan last summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese nurses angered at call to work Tokyo Olympics amid COVID crisis
Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help with the Games. They say they're already near the breaking point dealing with the ... ( read original story ...)
8 People Involved in Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay Infected With COVID-19
It's the latest sign of trouble for Japan as it both struggles with a spike in infections and prepares for the Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Renshaw aiming for the podium after Tokyo 2020 Olympic swimming selection
Molly Renshaw enjoyed an experience like no other at Rio 2016 but now has eyes solely for the podium after being selected for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound Peaty keeping things simple in record-breaking breaststroke exploits
When you are the fastest breaststroke swimmer in history, why complicate matters? Adam Peaty certainly won’t. Peaty will head to Tokyo this summer as the overwhelming favourite in the 100m ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Japan to build ‘economic security’ channel to counter China
Japan is to build an "economic security channel" that could prevent Japanese technology and intellectual property leaks that benefit China. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Blasts Past $3,000, Outpacing Bitcoin, Amid Broad Crypto Rally
Ethereum prices hit another record high Monday, breaking through the $3,000 barrier and tripling its year-to-date gains amid the ongoing surge in global cryptocurrencies. Ether, the digital token ... ( read original story ...)
Pay With Crypto Using PayPal: Here’s How
You can now pay for purchases with crypto using PayPal. Just like when using other payment methods, it's simple to do. Find out how. ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO on Bitcoin, Crypto Volatility, Going Public
Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao discusses customer use of cryptocurrencies, the upcoming launch of Binance NFT, and explains why he sees no need for the company to go public on “Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)