Japan's service activity swung back to growth in November as improving demand supported new business, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Two USS George Washington sailors die after ship’s arrival in Japan
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cuyler Burnett Condon and Seaman Dimitri Isacc Morales died in separate incidents following the ship's arrival. ( read original story ...)
Netflix Japan subscribers top 10 million with shows garnering attention
Netflix's subscribers passed 10 million in Japan in the first half of this year with the streaming firm's Japanese-language programming grabbing attention in the growing market. The subscriber base ... ( read original story ...)
Founder of Failed Crypto Lender Celsius Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud on Tuesday in one of the highest-profile criminal cases to emerge from the 2022 collapse of the crypto markets.
Crypto industry anticipates regulatory clarity as SEC chair steps down
Gary Gensler's decision to step down as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20 has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency world, igniting conversations about the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
‘She Responded Like a Hater’: Fans On Edge as Khloe Kardashian Throws Slick Shade at Tokyo Toni for Broadcasting Herself Feeding the Needy
It seems that Dream Kardashian’s aunt, Khloé Kardashian, has something to say about the little girl’s maternal grandmother, Tokyo Toni. Whether her ( read original story ...)
Ishiba goes cold on crypto tax reform — opposition warns gap between US and Japan getting ‘wider and wider’
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba is uninterested in lowering crypto taxes for a hard-squeezed populace, as per comments made on Monday during a Q&A period at the House of Representatives plenary session.
U.S. government’s potential Bitcoin acquisition could ignite global crypto adoption
Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson, along with Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon, Chief Commercial Officer at XBTO, explored the implications of the U.S. government acquiring one million BTC over five years, including the broader influence on adoption and market dynamics.
Crypto mogul who ate a $6.2 million banana gives Trump an $18 million payday
A Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur who paid more than $6 million for a banana duct-taped to a wall has purchased $30 million in crypto tokens from a Donald Trump-backed venture. TRON founder Justin Sun, who ate his $6 million conceptual-art banana after ...
Bank boss takes pay cut after employee ‘tried to kill clients’
The boss of Japanese bank Nomura has taken a short-term pay cut after a former employee was charged with robbery of bank clients, attempted murder and arson. The worker allegedly stole money from ...
How Tokyo’s ingredients and sights inspire chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto
In this episode of Tokyo My City, chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto take us on a journey through Tokyo's culinary landscape, revealing how local ingredients and traditions shape their innovative dishes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks jump as chip shares gain on US measures exemption
Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday, with the Nikkei briefly up over 2 percent, as heavyweight semiconductor issues were lifted by optimism a ( read original story ...)
Cashing in Crypto? Here’s How to Stay on the Right Side of Tax Laws.
However, such moves come with important tax implications that require careful planning. The Rules. The Internal Revenue Service treats virtual currencies as property for federal tax purposes. This means transactions involving crypto are subject to the same tax rules as real estate or stocks.
Japan Wound Care Market to Hit Valuation of US$ 2,965.99 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica
The wound care market in Japan is poised for robust growth, driven by an aging population, technological advancements, and government support, offering immense potential for innovative products and ...
3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US
The earthquake was centered in Piru at a depth of 12.4 kilometers (about 7.7 miles). The USGS said it received 36 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)