Japan-listed Metaplanet has announced plans to issue new shares, aiming to raise $881 million to finance additional Bitcoin purchases. Metaplanet is the fifth-largest holder of Bitcoin, valued at $2.1 ...
Get Ready For A Packed Crypto Conference Season
The Web3 & DeFi conference season kicks off after Labor Day — just in time for a packed Congressional calendar to continue to deliberate crypto policy. Here's a snapshot.
Perplexity Faces Lawsuit from Nikkei and Asahi Over Alleged Content Theft
Japan’s Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun sue Perplexity, accusing the AI firm of copying and storing content without permission for training.
Japan’s Sompo set to buy New York-listed insurer Aspen for $3.4bn
TOKYO -- Japanese insurance group Sompo Holdings is in the final stages of discussions to acquire Aspen Insurance, a New York-listed specialty insurer owned by Apollo Global Management, Nikkei has ...
Metaplanet Shares Jump 6% on International Stock Sale, Financing Moves
International offering, warrant exercises, bond redemption and suspension notice highlight a sweeping capital strategy shift.
‘Africa hometowns’ initiative: How a misunderstanding exposed Japan’s fear of immigration
A cultural exchange programme linking four Japanese cities with African nations was meant to foster goodwill but instead triggered a storm of misinformation and xenophobia. Misreported claims of new ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Resplendent in red, Osaka races into US Open second round
Naomi Osaka turned heads on Tuesday, stepping on court in a dazzling crystal-encrusted red Nike outfit before dismantling Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-3, 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open second round at Flushing Meadows. ( read original story ...)
Japanese capital Tokyo records longest streak of ‘extremely hot’ temperatures
Annual number of ‘extremely hot’ days this year reaches 23, breaking previous record set in 2022 - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
Japan announces plan to counter China’s armed coast guard fleet
Japan—a key United States security ally—plans to acquire additional patrol vessels and drones amid China's presence around disputed islands with its armed coast guard fleet. The uninhabited islet ... ( read original story ...)
Keihan to gain connection to Yumeshima in Osaka after casino resort opening
The Keihan Holdings president also revealed a plan to partially automate train operations to cope with a labor shortage at the railroad unit. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan after costs double
Mitsubishi Corp. said Wednesday it will withdraw from domestic offshore wind power projects after construction costs more than double ... ( read original story ...)
Japan remains cautious on economic impact of tariffs in August report
The Japanese government reiterated concerns about the risks of U.S. trade policies to economic growth, prompting a downgrade of its view on corporate profits, in a monthly report released on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Stablecoin on Deck: Monex Gears Up in Japan as European Deal Looms
Japan's Monex Group explores yen-backed stablecoin issuance and confirms plans for a European crypto acquisition ...
Crypto Treasury Myth: Investors Are Misunderstanding $150 Billion Market
The combination of mainstream enthusiasm and lack of mainstream understanding has been a toxic mix for crypto in the past.
Alibaba Cloud Pushes Into Crypto Dev as Sui Gets AI Move Coding Integration in ChainIDE
AI coding assistant for Sui Move launches via Alibaba Cloud and ChainIDE. Supports English, Chinese, Korean to simplify crypto development.
16th-century warlord statue beheaded in Nagoya
The statue of 16th-century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi located at the entrance of a shopping arcade in Nagoya has been beheaded, a local association said Tuesday. A local resident notified the shopping ... ( read original story ...)