Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 28-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of killing his 65-year-old father at their home. According to police, Kenji Sekine is accused of stabbing his ... ( read original story ...)
RLis-house Osaka Dome City – Vacation STAY 10741
Detailed information for Apartments/Serviced Apartments RLis-house Osaka Dome City - Vacation STAY 10741 located in the Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi area. ( read original story ...)
Venmo users can now buy and sell crypto
Crypto on Venmo is available now for some users while others will get access in coming weeks, the company said. ( read original story ...)
European And US Stocks Rebound, Nikkei Tumbles On Covid-19 Surge
European and US stocks staged a rebound Wednesday after two days of losses, while Japan's Nikkei tumbled on a worsening Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. On Wall Street, most sectors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 50 Richest 2021: Collective Wealth Jumps Nearly 50%
Even in a pandemic year, Japan’s 50 wealthiest people saw their collective net worth rise to $249 billion, from $168 billion last year. ( read original story ...)
LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and More Athletes React to Derek Chauvin’s Conviction: ‘Accountability’
Athletes like LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, Bubba Wallace and Megan Rapinoe shared their thoughts after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd ... ( read original story ...)
Athlete protests remain banned at Tokyo Olympics, IOC says
Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said Wednesday, after a survey found that a majority of competitors were in favor of keeping the ban in place. That ... ( read original story ...)
Despite rise in coronavirus cases, Japan confident Olympics will carry on
IOC officials remain steadfast the Games will be held this summer even as Japan prepares for another state of emergency to combat the virus. ( read original story ...)
As UiPath Shares Jump 20% In IPO, Billionaire CEO Daniel Dines Talks ‘Incredible’ Odds From Romania To $30 Billion-Plus Market Cap
UiPath CEO Daniel Dines talks IPOs vs. direct listings, turning down Masa, and how improved efficiency got his company to trade on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Potential Tokyo state of emergency does not affect Games – IOC
A potential state of emergency that could be imposed on Tokyo is unrelated to Olympic Games preparations and is part of the government's plan to curb infections during Japan's holiday week, the ... ( read original story ...)
Taking a knee, raising a fist to be punished at Tokyo Games – IOC
Taking a knee during the Tokyo Olympics or lifting a fist in support of racial equality will be punished as the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday maintained its ban on athletes' protests ... ( read original story ...)
George Kruis interview: I still have big England ambitions but I love life in Japan on and off the field
As a lineout guru for Saracens, England and the Lions, George Kruis has always seemed one of rugby’s quiet leaders. Over the course of an hour chatting from the suburbs of Tokyo, it is increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
A top fintech analyst for Cathie Wood compared the key features of 3 major crypto-trading platforms – and found that Venmo is the least appealing
Maximilian Friedrich, a top fintech analyst for Cathie Wood, broke down the fees and features of Cash App, Venmo, and Coinbase in a Tweet on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Should Crypto Be Worried About Anti-Money Laundering?
An anti-money laundering and identity verification expert say proactive firms have been working on this for years. There’s spurious proof, if any, that last weekend’s bitcoin flash crash was linked to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Users Bicker After Turkish Exchange Abruptly Goes Silent
Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex abruptly halted trading on Wednesday citing an unspecified partnership transaction, spurring complaints from users who can’t access their digital assets. ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE: Morgan Stanley Vet Joins Crypto Prime Brokerage
BEQUANT has landed a 10-year Morgan Stanley vet to head up its institutional sales, Crypto Investor has learned. Marcus Bacchi-Howard joined BEQUANT last month in London, sources say. He’s updated his ... ( read original story ...)