Ever since the United States approved Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, the focus has shifted to Asia, with investors eagerly anticipating which nation will follow suit.
Japan’s small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale
TOKYO -- Smaller companies play a big role in Japan's electric vehicle battery supply chain, indirectly supporting the likes of Toyota Motor and Tesla. But many are struggling to keep pace with the ...
Eight reported injured after Japan earthquake
TOKYO: Eight people were reported injured on Thursday (Apr 18) after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off southwestern Japan, but there appeared to be no major damage or tsunami. The epicentre of the quake, ( read original story ...)
Plan a paw-some adventure at a miniature indoor zoo in Yokohama
From the fluffy baby chicks to the mischievous meerkats, Animal Touch promises a hands-on encounter that will warm visitors’ heart and spark their curiosity. ( read original story ...)
Female home caregiver stabbed in Yokohama
A female home caregiver in her 60s was stabbed while visiting an elderly woman’s home in Yokohama on Tuesday. Police have arrested a 49-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki Says Yen Set by ‘Various Factors’ Beyond Rate Gap
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said an interest rate gap with the US is just one of many factors weighing on the yen, which is hovering around a 34-year low against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Former Property Council boss Jen Williams will head up The Committee for Brisbane
Former Property Council boss Jen Williams has a new job leading an organisation aiming to make Brisbane the world's most liveable city. Jen Williams has secured a new job as CEO of The Committee for ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake jolts southern Japan’s Ehime, Kochi prefectures
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency, without issuing a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Powerful earthquake rocks Japan sending debris flying and blocking roads
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A Crypto Winter Survivor Plots A Comeback Targeting Big Ticket Investors
California-based crypto investment platform Abra outlasted the 2022 bloodbath despite shutting down its U.S. retail business. It is now pivoting to institutions and wealthy private clients seeking alternative crypto exposure.
Bitcoin price ‘will certainly be’ $1 million by 2030 with surging trend, CEO says
Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal described how crypto adoption rates put the bitcoin price on pace to hit nine figures by the end of the decade.
Japan banks boost resilience to rising interest rates, BOJ says
TOKYO: Japanese banks have improved their resilience to rising interest rates by rebalancing domestic bond portfolios but growing real estate exposure poses a potential risk, the Bank of Japan said in ...
Oracle (ORCL) to Invest More Than $8B in Cloud Computing & AI
Oracle (ORCL) plans to invest more than $8 billion in order to meet the growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Japan.
7 Amazing Things to Do in Sapporo April 2024
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is a vibrant city in Japan known for its stunning natural scenery, rich history, and vibrant culture. In April, the city ... ( read original story ...)
Jamie Dimon calls bitcoin a ‘fraud’ and a ‘Ponzi scheme’ — and says the crypto is hopeless as a currency
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon just launched another scathing attack on the biggest crypto and said bitcoin cannot serve as a currency.
How one author found Mongolian herders trading crypto and microchipping camels
According to author Johan Nylander, travelling with the herders of Mongolia’s remote grasslands is a lesson in digital nomadism.