Japan has put off a decision to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, government ... ( read original story ...)
We Are in An Entirely Different Environment for Crypto: Grayscale’s Sonnenshein
PayPal is exploring acquisitions of cryptocurrency companies including Bitcoin custodian BitGo Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would expand its embrace of digital coins ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ursine terror’: plea to improve habitat after spate of bear attacks in Japan
Experts warn of more encounters as animals forced into populated areas to find food ... ( read original story ...)
Everything you need to know about . . . Japanese tea ceremonies in Scotland
Cast your mind back to the beforetimes, when you could grab a cup of coffee on the way to the office. Your wait might be frustrated by another customer’s unnecessarily complicated order. You would ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Of Japan: Potential CBDC Rollout Hinges On Public Support
A high-level Bank of Japan official said the bank's move to roll out a cryptocurrency would hinge on public support. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange weighs rules to prevent another lengthy crash
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to establish ... The exchange could be slapped with a business improvement order depending on the findings of the probe. ( read original story ...)
Japanese police pause raid so suspects can come out and check their temperatures for coronavirus
Footage shows one officer attempting to saw their way into the headquarters of Chukakuha, a leftist group located in the Edogawa district of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
PayPal explores crypto takeovers including Goldman-backed startup BitGo, report says
No deal has been finalized yet, and talks could still fall through as PayPal may seek other targets, Bloomberg said. ( read original story ...)
$10 billion crypto firm Ripple considers relocating to London over U.S. regulation
Switzerland, Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates are also under consideration for Ripple's potential move abroad. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Cordae Make One Adorable Power Couple — See Their Photos
Naomi Osaka and Cordae's love is a grand slam. The tennis superstar and rapper have been together for over a year, and despite keeping their relationship relatively private, there's no question they ... ( read original story ...)
Companies in Japan launch edible single-use bags to save Nara deer
In Nara, Japan, several deer have died from consuming plastic. Local companies have created a plastic alternative that is safe for deer to digest. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks inch up on Wall Street gain
Tokyo stocks inched up Friday on the back of an overnight Wall Street rally. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed up 42.32 point ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar tad firmer around ¥104.70 in Tokyo trading
The dollar was a tad firmer around ¥104.70 in Tokyo trading Friday, maintaining part of the gains in early trading. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥104.68, ... ( read original story ...)
PayPal Reportedly in Talks to Buy Crypto Firms Including BitGo
PayPal recently unveiled plans to allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on its payment platform. PayPal Holdings ( PYPL) - Get Report reportedly is looking to acquire cryptocurrency companies ... ( read original story ...)
Financial regulators probe Tokyo Stock Exchange over outage
Financial regulators conducted an on-site inspection of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday following a system failure that caused a full-day trade suspension earlier this month, Finance Minister Taro ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises view on demand, but says economy in severe situation
Japan's government upgraded its view on consumption in a monthly report in October on stronger demand for electronics and higher travel spending, but cautioned broader economic conditions remained ... ( read original story ...)