Beware of clapped out crypto mining hard drives being sold as new, Korea to enable institutional crypto trading, Gubi buys BTC: Asia Express.
Ripple Price Prediction: Can XRP Rally to 20$ Amid Bank of Japan Usage of Ripple
As this development unfolds, PlutoChain ($PLUTO) could also draw attention with its hybrid L2 technology that could upgrade BTC’s ecosystem.
Aussie streamer accused of assaulting rival with selfie stick in Sapporo
At around 9:00 p.m. p.m. on February 8, the unnamed Aussie, 32, is suspected of hitting a fellow streamer, 38, multiple times with a selfie stick on a sidewalk in the Susukino entertainment area. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Resilience lunar lander prepares for 1st swing around the moon
The second lunar lander from Japanese space exploration company ispace is ready for a flyby of the moon as part of its elongated moon landing journey. ( read original story ...)
Popular Ramen restaurant to close
According to a release, owner Jeff Osaka cites "significant challenges facing Denver's restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs, an evolving economic landscape, and the mandated tip ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo turns to high-end cuisine to attract foodies
High-end cuisine will be a major highlight of the Osaka Expo's food lineup, sure to entice foodies as the event draws over 200,000 da ... ( read original story ...)
ORIX Corporation: First-mover in Japan casinos with MGM will be a game changer for the stock
Orix's first-mover strategy as the only casino in Japan will let it enjoy a monopoly. The stock is a strong buy in the $100 range. Read the full report on Seeking Alpha. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase says crypto is seeing ‘dawn of a new era,’ and Wall Street shares its optimism
Coinbase Global Inc. late Thursday said it is witnessing “the dawn of a new era for crypto” as it revealed 2024 revenue that more than doubled and quarterly revenue that jumped 88% from an earlier period.
DeepSeek reveals loophole in Japan’s personal data safeguards
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is running into limits in how to deal with security concerns presented by Chinese startup DeepSeek's generative artificial intelligence services, which may fall into a ...
AI has been a boon for crypto scammers
"GenAI is amplifying scams, the leading threat to financial institutions, by enabling high-fidelity, low-cost, and highly scalable fraud." ...
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America’s corporate balance sheets are next
Also on the list of crypto industry companies holding bitcoin on the balance sheet is Moonpay, a venture-backed financial technology company that builds payments infrastructure for crypto. The company ...
Avoid these 3 common crypto mistakes when filing your taxes, says CPA: ‘I see these all the time’
One common mistake is not realizing that swapping one cryptocurrency for another can still triggers taxes. "A lot of people still believe crypto-to-crypto trades aren't taxable because they never ...
C. elegans study suggests hyperactivated neurons cause aging-related behavioral decline
A study of nematodes by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has found that aging-related decline in brain function is caused by the excessive activation of certain neurons over time, rather than ... ( read original story ...)
Charting a Sustainable Financial Future for Tokyo and Japan
A pair of panels featuring leading policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts at the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum 2025 event at the end of January explored Tokyo’s future as a finance hub ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese budget airline extends Houston to Tokyo route for summer travel
A Japanese budget airline is extending its flights to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport just in time for summer travel season. ZIPAIR, a Japan Airlines subsidiary that made waves for launching cheap flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Houston starting later this year on March 4 will now extend those past its original Apr. ( ...
I can’t afford to buy a house where I live, so I bought one in Japan. It only cost me $30,000.
Justin Wong lives in British Columbia, Canada, but said he can't afford to buy a home there. So he nabbed a house across the Pacific Ocean in Japan. ( read original story ...)