The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization came back into rare, volatile form on Thursday evening, dropping off a cliff—and pulling the rest of the crypto market with it. In the past day, Bitcoin is down almost 8%, nosediving from just ...
Arm’s Revenue Fell Last Year Ahead of IPO, Draft Filing Shows
Arm Ltd., a chip designer that is preparing for what would be the biggest initial public offering of 2023, saw its revenue decline about 1% in the last fiscal year, according to a draft filing for its ...
Japan’s Nikkei posts biggest weekly loss in 8 months amid China worries
Japan's Nikkei share average posted its biggest weekly loss in eight months on Friday, as it fell for a third session amid lingering concerns about China's economic outlook and fears for rising yields.
Nepathya wraps Japan tour with Osaka concert
Nepathya, prominent folk-rock Nepali band, has concluded it's Japan tour with a mesmerizing concert at the 'Namba Hatch' in Osaka city on Thursday. As the band led by Amrit Gurung stepped on the stage ... ( read original story ...)
Biden hosts Japan and South Korea at Camp David for first trilateral summit
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Japan and South Korea for his first presidential summit at Camp David. ( read original story ...)
Sumo Stomp! Nagoya basho report card: What’s wrong with Hokuseiho?
His only decent win was a yorikiri against an improved Takanosho. The other victories came against a perennially injured Takayasu, the struggling and inexperienced Bushozan and Daishoho and the ... ( read original story ...)
An Olympic Gold Medalist’s Thoughts on Tokyo and the Future of Judo
Matsumoto Kaori, the London 2012 Games women's judo gold medalist, spoke to us about how the city and the sport have inspired her. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
A Japanese town says it has agreed to a geological study to determine its suitability as an interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel. ( read original story ...)
Amid Crypto Bloodbath, Expert Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $300,000 To $500,000 By 2024
Prominent cryptocurrency expert, PlanB, has hinted at a potential surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, possibly reaching into the six-figure range within the next year. During a discussion on his ...
Yokohama F. Marinos vs FC Tokyo Prediction: The Hosts Would Meet Their Top-spot Motive
The J1 League title race is heating up, and Yokohama F.Marinos is poised to take the lead with a crucial match against Tokyo FC. Both teams are determined to secure a three-point victory, but Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean cybercriminals have already stolen $200 million in crypto hacks in 2023
North Korea has stolen around $200 million in cryptocurrencies across 30 hacks so far in 2023, less than in 2022 but still a sum "10 times larger than attacks by other actors," according to a new ...
What the SEC delay on ARK bitcoin ETF decision means for the crypto market
The recent delay in the SEC’s decision on ARK’s proposed spot bitcoin ETF could signal a likelihood that several such applications will be approved at once.
Bitcoin fall wipes $44bn off market cap as volatility strikes crypto market
Some traders put the move down to market structure and liquidations as the price dropped as low as $25,409, amid a relatively illiquid market.
Japan hit by trade deficit in July
TOKYO: Japan suffered a trade deficit last month as exports sank for the first time in more than two years, dragged down by a slowdown overseas. Japan's trade deficit totaled 78.7 billion yen ($539 ...
Japan reports more than 1,300 harassment cases in its military
A special inspection report released on Friday said there were 1,325 harassment reports in the Japanese Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces but nearly 65% of the victims did not seek help. ( read original story ...)
It’s Illegal to Sell or Possess Cannabis in Japan—But It’s Legal to Get High On It. Here’s Why
Japan has a long tradition of cannabis farming, with hemp used in garment-making, as food seasoning, and for religious practices. But the tradition came under scrutiny after World War II, when U.S. occupying forces called for a ban on cannabis. ( read original story ...)