Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to explore regulatory reforms that would permit banks to acquire and hold cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, for investment purposes.
How CNN tied multiple fraud reports to one single crypto ATM machine
There’s a remarkable new report from the CNN Investigates team about how crypto ATMs, devices that may be at your corner store and which allow people to exchange money for cryptocurrency such as ...
Leylah Fernandez takes Osaka crown after another three-setter
She defeated first-time finalist Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 and will reclaim the Canadian No. 1 spot on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Leylah Fernandez beats Tereza Valentova in Japan Open final to win 5th WTA title
Canadian Leylah Fernandez got off to a quick start and then had to battle to defeat Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the championship final of the Japan Women's Open on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
‘Thank you for coming back to us’: Six-year-old’s remains returned to family 14 years after Japan tsunami
Fourteen years and seven months after a tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake swept her away, the family of six-year-old Natsuse Yamane ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Debuts Her Fourth Crystal-Encrusted Labubu at the US Open — and Her Names for Them Keep Getting Better!
The four-time Grand Slam champ has accessorized her US Open outfits with the popular blind box toy, which she cleverly names after notable tennis icons Robert Prange/Getty Naomi Osaka debuted her ...
Japan mulls rule change to let banks hold Bitcoin, crypto for investment
Japan may allow banks to invest in Bitcoin and crypto assets, with the FSA considering new rules to manage risks and financial stability.
ASEAN Summit, China’s Fourth Plenum, Japan’s PM vote
ASEAN leaders will soon gather in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the myriad challenges facing the bloc, not least the impact of U.S. tariffs. Adding a twist to proceedings, the source of those -- U.S.
Super GT’s long-running tyre war to end after 2026
The days of tyre competition in Super GT are almost over, with the series set to go down the one-make route in 2027 ... ( read original story ...)
Would Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back. ( read original story ...)
As China, Hong Kong property markets stabilise, is it time for investors to quit Japan?
Under new leadership, Japan is likely to delay tightening its monetary policy, which presents both opportunities and challenges, CBRE says. ( read original story ...)
JR Tokai admits 2027 start of maglev line not remotely possible
The president of Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) announced on March 29 that the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Line will not begin operating in 2027 as planned, with the delay now expected to be at least ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the smaller Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, have broadly agreed to form a coalition government, setting the stage for the country's first female ... ( read original story ...)
AJ Styles Gets Big WWE Farewell in Japan Amid Retirement Tour Rumors
As buzz continues about AJ Styles retiring from WWE, he had an emotional goodbye at the recent live show in Japan. ( read original story ...)
3 Lessons Crypto Investors Can Learn From Recent Volatility
Secondly, as larger institutions have developed and deployed crypto and other on-chain products and services, the risk tolerance of these newer investors may be lower than more veteran players, which ...
Explainer-Japan parliament votes on new PM next Tuesday – how might it go?
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan's first female prime minister regained momentum this week, as alliance discussions with ... ( read original story ...)