Japanese far-right protesters calling for the severing of diplomatic relations with South Korea disrupted a "comfort woman" exhibit in central Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pledge to defend Taiwan from Chinese is a big shift for a pacifist nation
For many people in China and Korea it is a frightening thought – Japanese military forces at large in East Asia, as they were in the Thirties and Forties , when they invaded, conquered and oppressed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics poised for new level of sports protests under newly relaxed rules
Fans have watched as protests have become a sports fixture in recent years — from Colin Kaepernick taking a knee in 2016 to the Milwaukee Bucks refusing to take the court last year to track-and-field ... ( read original story ...)
China sends out another crypto crackdown warning as it orders a Beijing software maker to shut down
Chinese authorities shut down a Beijing software company over suspected involvement with crypto trading as its crackdown continues. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin $30,000, long bond 2% may define 2H: BI crypto assets
With a gain of 15% this year, we see Bitcoin primed to gain ground in 2H on the Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI), up 80% so far in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Gold will outperform crypto as an inflation hedge and has 38% upside if economic growth slows, Goldman Sachs says
Gold is undervalued and has up to 38% potential upside if the economy slows, Goldman Sachs said in a Tuesday note. The bank expects gold to serve as a better inflation hedge than cryptocurrencies, the ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray and Gary Lineker criticise Piers Morgan as he backs John McEnroe over Emma Raducanu claims
On Monday night, 18-year-old London schoolgirl Raducanu retired from her Court One match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on medical grounds. Former Wimbledon champion McEnroe was heavily ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to increase tire prices
The tire manufacturer attributed the increase to the parallel surge of raw material costs as well as the ongoing rise of operational costs. ( read original story ...)
Bruce Springsteen’s daughter named to U.S. Equestrian team for Tokyo Olympics
The Boss and wife Patti Scialfa's only daughter, Jessica Springsteen, will make her Olympic debut this summer after she was named Monday to the four-person U.S. Equestrian team that will compete in ... ( read original story ...)
Should You Worry About Crypto Crashing?
If you're new to digital assets, you should remember a few basic investing rules. Here's what experts advise if crypto takes a fall. ( read original story ...)
Marshall Wace to make foray into investing in crypto sector
Hedge fund firm Marshall Wace is plotting investments in the digital asset sector, say people familiar with its plans, as booming interest in cryptocurrencies and related technologies lures large ... ( read original story ...)
Security Is The Biggest Benefit of Blockchain in Crypto
Security is the biggest benefit of blockchain for crypto and it's constantly improving, but how will slow government adoption overall affect cryptocurrency? "When it comes to cryptocurrencies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance industry awaits a clearer picture of the digital yen in 2022
Japan will have more clarity on the design of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) no earlier than late 2022, according to a ruling party official. Hideki Murai, head of the ruling Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect on Day 3 in Nagoya
The convincing win at Dolphins Arena is another positive step for yokozuna Hakuho, who will decide whether to continue his storied career based on his performance at the meet. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she is not “shy” about tennis as she is better at the sport than “99% of the population”
Naomi Osaka recently revealed she has been suffering from depression since 2018 and dealing with social anxiety that heightened during media interactions. The four-time Grand Slam champion caused a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Olympic organisers tell public to stay away from marathon and race walk events
Olympic organisers ask public not to line the route of marathon and race walk event at the Tokyo Games because of Covid infection fears. ( read original story ...)