Cryptocurrency is here and there is nothing stopping it from growing. But, while we are certain that it will at some point take over sports as well as everything else, there is a question of what ... ( read original story ...)
Nigeria Crypto Ban: Stakeholder Body, Politicians Assail Central Bank’s Directive to Financial Institutions
Stakeholders in Nigeria joined other crypto industry players in assailing the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to banks. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda says stock boom reflects economic optimism, defends ETF scheme
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday the recent stock price rally reflected market optimism over the global economic outlook. ( read original story ...)
Major economies agree now is not time to withdraw fiscal support, says Japan’s Aso
Most G7 economies such as Japan, Britain, the United States and France agree that now is not the time to withdraw fiscal support for their coronavirus-hit economies, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Osaka takes court in Australian Open quarters
The quarterfinals are underway at the Australian Open with 2019 champion Naomi Osaka facing Hsieh Su-wei in the ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day nine: Hsieh Su-wei v Naomi Osaka – live!
The women’s third seed meets the veteran Taiwanese for a place in the semi-finals. Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: “Sorry for my gesture”
Garbine Muguruza went one step away from the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2021, before Naomi Osaka canceled two match points and overturned the match gaining access to the next round ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is well-positioned for investment opportunities this year: Strategist
Anthony Raza of UOB Asset Management discusses the the reflation trade and why he thinks Asian markets will outperform the rest of the world this year. ( read original story ...)
Portrait Honors WWII Aviator and Historic Land Preservation Activist
Artist James Fiorentino paid tribute to the life, legacy and land preservation efforts of World War II pilot Lt. Col. Vaucher, just days before the decorated aviator passed away at the age of 102 last ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto trades buzzing despite ban fears
According to WazirX, the largest crypto exchange in India, it took 11 days to hit the billion-dollar mark in trading value in February, when compared with 25-30 days in January ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uncovered Fund forms $14M+ Africa-focused seed fund, unveils 5 investments
Uncovered Fund’s Takuma Terakubo stands in the middle.Image credit: Uncovered Fund It’s been almost three years since young Japanese investor Takuma Terakubo announced the launch of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Traditional Japanese Cultural Heritage Shop Launched
Waka Store, an online shop based in Osaka that specializes in selling high-quality Japanese goods based on traditional Japanese culture, has launched. More information on the launch can ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei milestone on Japan’s long road back to recovery
Japan’s leading share index yesterday passed a symbolic milestone on its slow journey back from the collapse of the “bubble economy” three decades ago.The Nikkei 225 broke through 30,000 for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Levi’s Campaign Celebrates The Beauty Of Becoming – Jaweb
As the reigning US Open champion, Naomi Osaka has her pick of campaigns to participate in — and the 23-year-old Japanese and Haitian American tennis star is rightfully selective. For Levi’s Beauty of ... ( read original story ...)
What Olympic Cyclist, Kate Courtney, is most excited to see in Tokyo
Kate Courtney on the Olympics becoming more exciting due to the wait. She is one of many athletes with Red Bull as they launch Discover Your Wiiings, a series of dynamic augmented reality games. ( read original story ...)
Games can go on: why stick to Tokyo when a global Olympics would unite the planet?
Oddly prescient changes to the charter mean the Games can be held in different countries if needs be. And if not now, when? ( read original story ...)