How Blockchain Could Break Free of Crypto to Become an Essential Business Tool

But that's only part of the story, as blockchain technology has a utility that can go beyond digital assets, according to Mike Bechtel, chief futurist at Deloitte. What does a chief Futurist do? Bechtel chronicles innovations in technology around the world and uses that information to project which innovations will make their way to the ...

Coinbase Shuts Down in Japan

Our company has made the difficult decision to halt operations in Japan and to conduct a complete review of our business in the country,” Coinbase said. The San Francisco-bas ...

I Want to Retire in Japan. What Do I Need?

Japan is known for bullet trains, amazing cuisine and some of the cleanest, litter-free streets in the world. Overall, the nation is a beautiful place to both visit and live. In addition to its ... ( read original story ...)

Small businesses struggle with Japan wage demands

STORY: Wages are a big talking point in Japan as the country deals with a higher cost of living.Many policymakers want to see a raise after years of stagnant pay, and a few large companies like Uniqlo ... ( read original story ...)