The crypto industry continues to rack up wins in Washington, with Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse announcing on X on Wednesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its appeal of a ...
Trump Media Executives Launch New SPAC Seeking $179 Million—And Target Crypto, Defense Sectors
A blank-check firm led by Trump Media executives Devin Nunes and Eric Swider is looking to profit from Trump’s policy landscape.
Chip sector supplier raises $3bn in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018
Semiconductor materials group JX Advanced Metals surged on its first day of trading — in a test of investor appetite for chip-related stocks — after raising $3bn in Japan’s biggest IPO in almost seven ...
Kith Opens New Osaka Flagship
The Osaka location will offer a series of store-exclusive products. Inspired by the store’s neighborhood, the capsule collection offers limited editions of sweatshirts, baseball caps, and logo tees, ... ( read original story ...)
Kith Expands in Japan With New Locations in Osaka
Kith has opened the doors to its latest flagship store in Japan. Located in northern Osaka in a bustling shopping complex across the street from the newly developed Umekita Park, this new store marks ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Shohei Ohtani headlines MLB’s memorable visit to Tokyo
The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 season by sweeping the Chicago Cubs in a two-game series in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Former NFL Quarterback Robbed Dodgers Star From Easy Out in Tokyo Series Game
A former NFL quarterback stole a ball from a fielder while he was trying to catch a fly ball heading towards the crowd. ( read original story ...)
Alimentation Couche-Tard Steps Up Attempts To Gulp Up 7-Eleven
Attempts to push through the biggest ever foreign acquisition of a Japanese business took another possible step forward after ACT spearheaded a Tokyo charm offensive. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk is finding systems that aren’t even computerized, AI and crypto ‘czar’ says
AI and crypto 'czar' David Sacks breaks down the role of artificial intelligence in DOGE on 'One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.' ...
Why are North Korean hackers such good crypto-thieves?
Those funds help prop up the regime. Hard currency is used to purchase luxury goods to keep elites in line. It also fuels weapons. The majority of North Korea’s stolen crypto is believed to flow into ...
The crypto market just saw one of its biggest regulatory hurdles cleared away
The lawsuit against the issuer of the XRP coin claimed the token was an unregistered security. Now, the SEC is dropping the case.
Osaka net office absorption hits an all-time high of 210,000sqm in 2024
New office stock also reached a record high of 270,000sqm during the year. According to a JLL report, in full-year 2024, new supply totaled 270,000 sqm, marking the largest figure. “The December ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-NFL QB Rodney Peete robs foul ball from Dodgers’ Max Muncy in Tokyo Series
A multi-sport athlete in high school and college at Southern California, Rodney Peete was selected in the MLB draft four times. ( read original story ...)
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani’s first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome, he watched Shohei Ohtani’s home run in the fifth inning fall off the hands of another fan nearby — and back onto the field. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero, and he didn’t let Japan down at the Tokyo Series
Shohei Ohtani's every step, swing and smile were intensely followed this week during his homecoming at the Tokyo Dome, an event that would make most mortals wilt under the pressure. The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani hits first homer of season, Dodgers sweep Cubs in Tokyo Series: Highlights
Catcher Will Smith led off the inning with a walk and advanced to third on a double by Max Muncy. The runners advanced and the Dodgers took the lead on a passed ball by Cubs catcher Carson Kelly. And L.A. added a second run when Kiké Hernandez hit a sacrifice fly to center, briging Muncy ...