Some other duties include promoting financial technology to underserved communities, as well as strengthening “diversity and inclusion” in the crypto industry, which has been subject to increased ...
Bitcoin spikes above $21,000: is the crypto bear market over
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has spiked above the the $21,000 mark on Saturday.
Inside Pregnant Naomi Osaka’s Private World Off the Tennis Court
The prospect of her own child watching her play tennis one day has pregnant Naomi Osaka looking to the future. But here's how the athlete learned how to appreciate each moment and enjoy the ride. ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan sign ‘landmark’ defence pact to bolster economic security: Sunak
The United Kingdom and Japan signed a "landmark" defence agreement which will bolster economic security and reiterated their commitment to the Indo-Pacific, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said. Taking ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, Kishida strengthening ties to counter China, ‘puts Tokyo on the front line’
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's pledge to strengthen their countries' ties and bolster alliances in the Indo-Pacific region under the excuse of countering China - th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Says He’ll Weigh Stance on Chips Responsibly
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan would consider “with responsibility” how to deal with semiconductor trade, after he and US President Joe Biden held talks in Washington. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka announces she is pregnant
I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I'm looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, 'that's my mom', haha." Over the weekend, the ... ( read original story ...)
Subaru’s 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon Booth Previews Impreza STI Parts and More
Residing front and center in Subaru’s Auto Salon display is a modified version of the next-generation Impreza hatchback that made its debut in Los Angeles in November. Rather than just rolling out the same bone-stock car from L. ( read original story ...)
Next big thing in Tokyo? Game that combines IT and swordplay
The next big thing could be a game that combines information technology with “chanbara” sword fighting. It is slowly gaining attention, not just in Tokyo but across the country. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam requests aid from Japan for mega railway and refinery projects
Vietnam has asked Japan for support in building a high-speed railway that runs along the country's length, the government said late on Friday (Jan 13).
U.S. strongly committed to Japan defense, Biden tells Kishida, hails military boost
President Joe Biden told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday the United States was "fully, thoroughly, completely" committed to Japan's defense and praised Tokyo's security build up, saying the nations had never been closer. ( read original story ...)
Biden and Kishida Vow to Bolster U.S.-Japan Alliance as China’s Power Grows
The two leaders discussed tensions with China, North Korea and Russia and plans for deterrence in Asia with U.S. troops and missiles. ( read original story ...)
Fear And Greed: Why The Huge Bitcoin And Crypto Price Pump Could Be Just Getting Started
Traders are asking how far this bitcoin price rally will go and whether the downturn that's seen $2 trillion wiped from the combined crypto market could finally be
House Republicans move to regulate crypto industry with a new subcommittee
Republican Rep. French Hill will chair a new digital assets subcommittee, as lawmakers continue a push to regulate the crypto space after the collapse of FTX.
Matt Damon-Backed Crypto.com Cuts 20% of Jobs to Address FTX Damage
Two months after the bankruptcy filing of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and its sister company, the hedge fund and trading platform Alameda Research, the list of victims in the crypto sector grows ever larger.
Crypto investor Justin Sun says willing to spend up to $1 billion on DCG assets
Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun is willing to spend $1 billion of his own funds on buying assets belonging to Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of embattled crypto lender Genesis,