President Donald Trump is reportedly selecting Brian Quintenz from Andreessen Horowitz's crypto venture firm to helm the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the commodities regulator expected ...
President Trump Does Prisoner Swap With Russia, Freeing Crypto Exchange Owner With American Teacher: Report
President Donald Trump is reportedly swapping prisoners with Russia, freeing the owner of a crypto exchange for an American teacher.
The Aftermath of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake
On New Year’s Day 2024, a powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula, shaking homes, toppling buildings, and leaving scientists stunned. This video explores why this disaster was so unexpected, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Mobile Gaming Firm Gumi Looking To Accumulate $6,558,150 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC)
The Japanese mobile gaming firm Gumi plans to accumulate more than $6.5 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) as part of a new corporate strategy.
1000x Crypto Picks for 2025: Why Bullionaire, Pepe Unchained, and Raydium Are Set to Soar
The crypto markets are entering a new phase of speculation, expansion, and transformation. As Bitcoin consolidates near all-time highs, altcoins are emerging as the real battleground for explosive returns.
Eneos targets $2.61 billion from Japan’s biggest IPO in 7 years
Eneos Holdings, Japan's largest oil refiner, is reportedly aiming to raise a minimum of 400 billion yen ($2.61 billion) through the initial public offering (IPO) of its wholly owned subsidiary JX ...
Japan to dispatch Mogami frigate to Australia in defense export drive
TOKYO -- Japan will send a Mogami-class warship on a trip to Australia, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Wednesday, as Tokyo markets its finalist among the candidates for Canberra's ...
Japan’s Largest Bank Blinks; Surprise Loss Of Over Rs 20,850 Crore – What’s Wrong?
SoftBank Group, which is a Japanese investment firm, primarily investing in technology, booked a surprise net loss of 369.2 billion yen ($2.4 billion) or Rs 20,850 crore in the October-December ...
Japan formally requests exemption from Trump tariffs
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday Japan has formally asked the United States for an exemption of Trump administration 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Japan: Sapporo Snow Festival
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - 04, 2025 Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Feb. 4, 2025, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges US to rethink steel tariffs amid trade tensions
Japanese government secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that Tokyo has formally requested the United States to exempt Japan from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Trying to EAT 100 BOWLS of NOODLES in Tokyo, Japan!
Harrison Ford said Tuesday that several sets where they filmed "Shrinking" burned last month in the Eaton Fire. Ford spoke about the Apple TV+ series while premiering "Captain America: Brave New World" in Los Angeles. Former prime ministers call on Canadians to 'show the flag' as Trump pushes trade war ( read original story ...)
Who Is Alexander Vinnik? Trump Swaps Russian Crypto Kingpin for US Teacher
Following the release of Fogel, there was speculation that the detained Russian the Kremlin said he had been swapped for was Alexander Vinnik, who had pleaded guilty in a San Fran ...
Coinbase and Base: Is crypto just becoming traditional finance 2.0?
The future of crypto looks more like Facebook's abandoned Diem project than the cypherpunk ethos that Bitcoin started with 16 years ago.
Overcoming Injury Woes, Naomi Osaka Kicks Off Comeback With a Sneak Peek of Her On-Court Return
Naomi Osaka's had a bit of a rough patch lately, but she's not letting it get her down! The post Overcoming Injury Woes, Naomi Osaka Kicks Off Comeback With a Sneak Peek of Her On-Court Return ... ( read original story ...)
From Toyota to Nissin, Japan companies open spigot on U.S. investment
Japan ranked as the largest foreign direct investor in the U.S. for a fifth straight year in 2023, according to U.S. Commerce Department data -- a point that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized ... ( read original story ...)