Traders have woken up today with just one question on their mind. ‘Why is crypto up today?’ is what everyone is asking right now after Ethereum opened today at $2,260 after a near +18% move over the past 24-hours.
54% of new Indian crypto investors are under 25: Report
Investors aged 18–25 accounted for 54.4% of new investors added during Q2, making them the largest contributor to new market participation
Nikkei 225 climbs after bond rout eases, with Kioxia and SoftBank surging
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rebounded on Thursday as a sharp retreat in global bond yields brought buyers back to technology shares after one of the index’s worst sessions this month. The Nikkei rose about 1% ...
Japanese real estate bank lending soars to record high
Japan’s banks are committing more than ever to the country’s real estate industry. Japanese financial institutions pumped a record ¥17.8 trillion ($112.6 billion) into the sector in 2025, up 15.1 ...
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games use cruise ship as eco-friendly marine village
I hope the ‘sustainable model’ showcased at this Asian Games will become a new milestone for future mega sports events,” said Aichi Governor Ohmura Hideaki, chairman of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ... ( read original story ...)
Toei, Shochiku, Kadokawa Among IP Holders Set for TIFFCOM’s Tokyo Adaptation and Remake Market
Kadokawa, Shochiku, Square Enix and Toei are among eight companies pitching manga, novels and classic films to global producers at TIFFCOM 2026. ( read original story ...)
New Crypto Pepeto Confirms a Bridge Upgrade While Bitcoin Price Explodes and 90% of the Presale Stage Is Already Gone
Pepeto (PEPETO) has confirmed fresh progress on a major upgrade to its cross-chain bridge, the update one of 2026's most followed new crypto projects was expected to drop. Many in the market now call it the meme coin of this cycle,
Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds
The Hyperliquid wallet known as pension-usdt.eth was forced out of a 50,000 ETH short as ether surged, with five liquidation orders helping push the price higher during the unwind.
Negroni Week is returning to Tokyo this September
Get ready to drink for a good cause as Negroni Week returns to Tokyo over Silver Week, running from September 21 to 27. The global event, brought together by Campari and Imbibe magazine, connects ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on broad buying after US Treasury’s bond support
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning with buying spreading to a broad range of sectors as Japanese bond yields fell following the decli ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Airbnb host allegedly rejects Thai booker over nationality
A Thai traveler has accused an Airbnb host in Japan of rejecting her booking because of her nationality, with the latter citing problems caused by previous Thai guests. ( read original story ...)
Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climb
Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month. ( read original story ...)
Trump hosts crypto executives at the White House — and one token surges 19% on his remarks
The White House meeting put crypto regulation, prediction markets and Hyperliquid's U.S. future in the spotlight.
Nagoya consulate ensures safety for 1,000 South Korean athletes
The opening of the 20th Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, involving 45 Asian countries, is just one month away. Flags featuring the official mascot “Honohon,” symbolizing athletes’ passion as flames, are ... ( read original story ...)
SB19 holds thanksgiving fanmeet in Yokohama
SB19 brought their music to fans in Yokohama, Japan. After their California stop, the P-Pop Kings held their “I WaS There Thanksgiving Fanmeet” in Yokohama on August 18. On Instagram, SB19 shared ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments
Shipments of semiconductor equipment posted a massive 49.1% jump in value, reflecting continued demand, boosted by the artificial intelligence boom. ( read original story ...)