TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to join hands with venture capital firms to help Japanese companies make inroads into Africa by gathering information about local startups and facilitating ...
Roger Stone Suggests Democratic Senator Should Face ‘Execution’ After He Criticized Trump’s Crypto Ventures
The lawmaker’s wife, who survived an assassination attempt, responded to Stone’s comments by saying “inciting violence is unAmerican.” ...
Crypto Founder Jeffy Yu Faked His Own Death on a Live Stream
Yu’s staged death was captured on video, which appeared to show him holding a gun to his chin and seemingly pulling the trigger, causing the phone to fall. While it was reported by CryptoSlate that ...
Japan’s smaller cities lure digital nomads with surfing and sushi
While Japan saw a record 163.6 million overnight stays by foreign travelers last year, up 38.9% on the year, around 70% were in the three major urban areas of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Stays in ...
The Real Trump Family Business Is Crypto
Crypto is a conduit for the self-interest that has defined Trump’s entire political career—an M.O. that has consistently blurred the boundary between public and private, country and party. For the ...
Founder of crypto lender Celsius sentenced to 12 years in prison
The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a prosecutor labeled him a predator who “preyed on hope” by enticing ...
Senate Democrats block first-of-its-kind bill regulating cryptocurrency amid concerns over Trump’s crypto dealings
Senate Democrats blocked a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency in the US amid Democratic concerns over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency dealings.
A key Tesla supplier is slashing jobs
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, Tesla’s (TSLA) original battery supplier and one of its largest, announced today that it will lay off almost 5% of its workforce: 5,000 workers domestically and 5 ...
A Crypto Billionaire With a Side Hustle as POTUS
Crypto is a conduit for the self-interest that has defined Trump’s entire political career—an M.O. that has consistently blurred the boundary between public and private, country and party. For the most part, Trump has especially been good to those who line his pockets, rewarding them with all kinds of preferential treatment.
The blunt reality of Trump’s ‘brazen’ crypto conflicts
Washington is in knots over President Donald Trump’s deepening ties to the wild and lucrative world of crypto.
Japan’s SMBC to take 20% stake in India’s Yes Bank
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has a agreed to acquire a 20% stake in Indian private lender Yes Bank in what would be the largest cross-border merger and ...
Beijing Central Axis Exhibition Opens During Beijing Week at Expo 2025 Osaka
Beijing Week at Expo 2025 Osaka officially commenced, with the Beijing Central Axis Exhibition offering visitors a unique lens into the cultural legacy of the ancient capital.
Crypto bettors like songs about saunas: Sweden’s KAJ leads Eurovision 2025 betting
With Eurovision 2025 semi-finals set for May 13 and 15 in Switzerland, leading crypto sportsbook Cloudbet reports Sweden's KAJ has emerged as the market leader. The meme-driven entry “Bara Bada Bastu” is currently trading at odds of 2.12 in Cloudbet’s outright winner market.
Japan’s Exports Dip As Trump Tariff Threats Loom, Lutnick Signals Trade Deal Delay
Japan’s exports reportedly slowed down in the first 20 days of April amid a stronger yen, while U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods, from steel to cars, also came into effect. Exports measured by value ...
Stocks jump in Japan, Taiwan on trade optimism; bitcoin soars
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Stocks surged in Japan and Taiwan on Friday after a U.S. trade deal with Britain fuelled guarded optimism for progress in tariff talks with other countries. Bitcoin ...
How Telecom Giants Are Turning to Blockchain, Not for Crypto, But to Stop Losing Millions
Telecom taps blockchain to eliminate billing disputes, as SAGE pioneers real-world crypto utility in infrastructure.