"Bitcoin uses more electricity per transaction than any other method known to mankind,” Gates told the New York Times in a recent interview, calling himself a "bitcoin skeptic," and adding that "it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister Mara announces retirement from tennis at 24
Mari Osaka, the sister of Australian Open champion Naomi, has announced her sad retirement from tennis at the age of 24. The elder Osaka made the heartbreaking announcement on Tuesday, saying her ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Swat Mobility Considers IPO in Japan
Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Fintechs Are Unleashing Innovation And Fighting Poverty
Financial technology, or fintech, may seem like an abstract force shaping the world in intangible ways. In developing countries, however, it’s changing people’s daily lives. ( read original story ...)
How a “miracle piano” has helped to heal Japan’s tsunami scars
Hiroshi Endo's determination to resurrect a high school's treasured instrument was more about fixing broken hearts than mud-mangled keys. ( read original story ...)
Should You Join the Crypto Craze?
The value of Bitcoin has grown more than 400 percent in the past 12 months. Here's what to think about before you follow suit. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Swat Mobility Consider IPO in Japan
Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bank deposits rise at record pace
TOKYO: Japanese bank deposits rose in February at the fastest annual pace of record, data showed on Monday, as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Risks Resuming Global Economic Irrelevance
After its most promising economic expansion since the early 1990s, Japan no longer seems to have a strategy to beat stagnation. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225: Here’s Why Japan Stocks Bounced Back Today
In this article, we explore why the Nikkei 225 index is bouncing back today. Japan stocks have risen even after the weak economic data from Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan picks Nomura Asset CEO to join central bank board
Japan's government picked Junko Nakagawa, the first female CEO of Nomura Asset Management, on Tuesday to join the central bank's fragmented nine-member board that faces the challenge of tackling the ... ( read original story ...)
Market LIVE Updates: SGX Nifty indicates muted start for Indian indices
Benchmark Indian equity indices are expected open lower on negative cues from Asian peers as bond yields continued to rise after US markets closed lower amid tech stock selloffs. ( read original story ...)
Market LIVE: Sensex jumps over 250 pts in pre-open on Tuesday; Easy Trip Planners IPO oversubscribed on Day 1
Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading in the green in the pre-opening session on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan downgrades fourth-quarter GDP as companies scale back spending
The slower growth was mainly due to a sharper contraction in private inventories and capital expenditure expanding less than previously thought in the fourth quarter, even as exports remained solid. ( read original story ...)
How to Use a Hardware Wallet to Store Your Crypto
Keeping your cryptocurrency in the exchange where you bought it, be it Kraken, Coinbase, or Gemini, is inherently dangerous. Most of us will dip a toe into the crypto markets by visiting one of these ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Havens Lure Firms Fleeing Regulator Angst in South Africa
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency scam of last year was a jolt to South Africa’s regulator -- and not everyone will wait to see how it shakes out. ( read original story ...)