Trump-Xi summit optimism could support the Nikkei 225 as easing U.S.-China tech tensions may boost Japan’s chip, robotics and electronics sectors, while the technical setup points to a potential ...
Tokyo stocks open higher on AI, tech gains after report on Nvidia
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday as a report on U.S. approval of Nvidia Corp. chip sales to Chinese companies sparked buying of arti ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan sees one clear winner in crypto right now
Analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a new report that Bitcoin continues to outperform E ther and altcoins across nearly every institutional metric, even as the broader ...
Long-stalled crypto bill wins key Senate committee vote
The Senate Banking Committee advanced a landmark digital asset market structure bill Thursday after months of negotiations, signaling fresh momentum for the long-stalled measure.
United reveals first-of-its-kind flight to Japan’s winter wonderland—and skiers won’t be able to resist
United's new nonstop route to this winter wonderland will connect Americans directly to Japan's most famous ski resorts and Snow Festival. ( read original story ...)
Bad Bunny Tokyo show highlights Japan’s Latin music movement
The reggaeton star's March 2026 secret performance underscores growing Japanese interest in Latin rhythms, with local bands like Minyō Crusaders touring internationally with fusion sounds. ( read original story ...)
‘CBS Evening News’ cameraman who collapsed on air was deployed from Tokyo on short notice: sources
Randy Schmidt has allegedly been working more than 24 straight hours alone after the network failed to secure Tony Dokoupil a visa to enter China. ( read original story ...)
Congress’s New Crypto Bill Has Traditional Banks Terrified—and Could Change How Our Economy Works
The Clarity Act would be a boon for backers of Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins. But not everyone is on board.
Crypto industry notches win in Washington after brawl with banks
Marquee crypto bill advances past key Senate committee following furious lobbying campaigns by both sides.
United Airlines Just Made Getting to Japan’s Legendary Powder Easier
The airline is launching the first nonstop service between the continental U.S. and the skiing hotspot of Sapporo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Mythos goes to Tokyo: Japanese banks to get Anthropic’s vulnerability-hunting AI
MUFG, Mizuho, and SMFG will be the first Japanese institutions granted access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model, a source told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Senate Banking Committee advances Clarity Act crypto bill
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the panel 15-9, largely along party lines, but faces opposition before a full Senate vote ...
‘Like Bitcoin In 2013’—Sudden 1,000% Price Surge Has Billionaires Betting On A Surprise $1.6 Trillion Crypto Flip
Zcash, a fork of bitcoin that Forbes revealed was co-created in 2016 by the notorious whistle-blower Edward Snowden, has surged by more than 1,100% over the last year, helped by some of the biggest ...
Senate Banking Committee Opens Historic Crypto Bill Markup as Warren, Republicans Clash Over CLARITY Act Amendments
The Senate Banking Committee opened a high-stakes markup for crypto on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The Senate Banking Committee opened a historic markup Thursday morning on H.R. 3633, the ...
Can Tokyo and New Delhi build a third force in global AI?
AI innovation is dominated by the U.S. and China. It’s a polarizing contest which has Japan partnering with India to develop “trustworthy AI.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears
Japan’s bear problem continues, and the country is running out of the robot wolves that help keep them at bay. First released in 2016 by the manufacturer Ohta, Monster Wolf was originally designed to ... ( read original story ...)