As Japan prepares to vote for the House of Councilors, right-wing politicians are challenging PM Shigeru Ishiba over immigration. They complain of rowdy tourists, shady foreign workers — and rich ... ( read original story ...)
The House Just Passed a Historic Crypto Bill, Delivering a Huge Win to Stablecoin Fans
The stablecoin bill, known as the Genius Act, and the crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, both received notable bipartisan support. Democratic lawmakers joined with Republicans to ...
Crypto stocks jump as ether scales six-month high
Crypto-focused stocks rose on Friday, after ether hit a six-month high on the passage of a stablecoin bill by the U.S. House of Representatives.
How Crypto Drove Sharplink Gaming Stock Up 50% Last Week
Initially centered on online gaming and sports wagering, SharpLink has increasingly shifted its focus towards blockchain-based finance while also incorporating blockchain technology into its betting ...
Crypto Market Value Tops $4 Trillion as Stablecoin Bill Passes
The total market value of cryptoassets surged past $4 trillion for the first time, driven by a rally in altcoins and momentum from a sweeping US legislative push to regulate the sector.
Congress Just Injected Crypto Into the Most Stable Part of the U.S. Economy
T here would be a great irony if cryptocurrency — which was created in 2008 to provide an alternative to the mainstream financial system that had just failed — led to another economic crash. But that ...
Kansai Electric to move towards building new nuclear plant, Nikkei says
Japan's Kansai Electric Power has decided to take steps towards building a new nuclear power plant, the first such move since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Nikkei business daily reported on ...
Japan finance minister aware of market concerns about fiscal health
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he was aware of bond market concerns about the country's fiscal policy ahead, in the build-up to an upper house election where the minority ...
Solving an 80-year-old mystery: Crystal structure of a bromide hydrate found with synchrotron radiation
Researchers have solved a mystery that has confounded scientists for 80 years: the crystal structure of the tetra-n-butylammonium bromide (TBAB) hydrate TBAB·26H2O. This substance belongs to a class ... ( read original story ...)
US Treasury’s Bessent says good tariff deal with Japan still possible
A mutually beneficial U.S.-Japan tariff agreement is still possible, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Why Land in Tokyo’s Denenchofu Comes at a Premium
Tokyo’s Denenchofu neighborhood is home to some of Japan’s most exclusive real estate—but what makes it so expensive? From its garden city roots to strict zoning and elite appeal, discover why this ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage as $1.8B ‘DGCX’ crypto scam ringleader mocks victims: Asia Express
Outrage after ringleader of $1.8B DGCX fraud publicly mocks the intelligence of victims, and even the Infini hacker is long ETH! Asia Express ...
No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone
The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.
Brody: This is the starting gun on a huge stampede into crypto
Paul Brody, EY Global Blockchain Leader, joins "Worldwide Exchange" to discuss how new U.S. policy is unleashing institutional crypto adoption and boosting demand for Ethereum and stablecoins.
Crypto’s $4 Trillion Moment
A legislative win in Congress, and the promise of more to come, has helped lift the prospects and the wealth of the cryptocurrency industry.
This Is What Makes Japanese Beer Special
From major breweries like Asahi and Sapporo to the burgeoning craft brewing scene, Japanese beer culture has exploded in recent years. ( read original story ...)